Hans-Jörg Klein Named Ford-Werke GmbH Managing Director of Marketing and Sales
Ford-Werke GmbH has announced the appointment of Hans-Jörg Klein to the Management Board of Ford-Werke GmbH. The appointment will take effect on Sept. 1 and will see have Klein overseeing Marketing and Sales as managing director. Klein, who has been with Ford since 1991, succeeds Wolfgang Kopplin, who has been Ford-Werke GmbH’s managing director of […]
Steering for the 2015 Cadillac ATS Enhanced by ZF Lenksysteme GmbH
ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, in addition to having a really funky name, is a renowned supplier of steering systems and, more importantly, recently teamed up with Cadillac to enhance handling and steering for the 2015 Cadillac ATS. ZF Lenksysteme’s mechanical steering system will be used for all 2015 ATS models, coupe and sedan. As a result, […]
Audi Introduces Thrilling 2nd-Generation RS 3
While you’re probably used to seeing Audi SUVs like the Q5 and Q7 during your trips to the grocery store, you soon may see a bright green Audi RS 3 in your neighborhood. Set to be available in early 2022, Audi has debuted the performance version of the popular A3, the RS 3, which can […]
Hey, Good Lookin’: 2021 Ford Bronco Wins iF Design Gold Award
Look, we don’t need any awards to tell us what our eyes can clearly see. We’re well, well aware that the 2021 Ford Bronco looks boss. But when design experts from the world over come together to award the all-new Ford Bronco for being one of the handsomest things going, it’s a nice little cherry […]
Germany Launches the Country’s First eHighway near Frankfurt
Europe continues to pursue green-energy initiatives in its effort to reduce emission. EV sales are continuing to thrive. Cities like Oslo and Paris are taking small steps toward cleaner city centers. It turns out that Germany is unrolling its own eco-friendly objectives. Per Clean Technica, it is currently testing the country’s first eHighway on a stretch […]
All About Jaywalking
When someone says “jaywalking,” you might picture someone crossing a street where there isn’t a designated crosswalk. It turns out that this term has a more nuanced definition than that — and it has a layered history that you might not be aware of. Jaywalking defined According to Oxford Living Dictionaries, “jaywalk” means “to cross or […]
Ford Ends Production of C-MAX at Saarlouis Body and Assembly Plant
It’s so long and c-ya later for the Ford C-MAX. Ford-Werke GmbH’s Supervisory Board has approved the decision to end production of the Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX MAV at the Saarlouis Body and Assembly Plant in Germany. Both vehicles are set to reach the natural end of their life cycles in June, and the […]
Alonso Tests Toyota’s Dakar Rally Winner
Fernando Alonso said the Dakar Rally-winning Toyota Hilux he’s been testing in South Africa this week “feels incredible” after making his first test runs. Giniel de Villiers, winner of the 2009 Dakar, drove alongside the two-time Formula One world champion in a separate 2019-spec Hilux, which won this year’s Dakar with Nasser Al-Attiyah at the […]
Audi Brings Virtual Reality to the Back Seat
Usually, the articles we write about car innovations are for drivers. This new piece of tech, though, is purely for backseat passengers. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi unveiled a new virtual reality experience to make dull car rides much more exciting. Are You Ready? Make sure you’re prepared to drive in snow […]
Women of Ford Have Big Showing in Autocar Top 100
Fifteen Ford employees and two apprentices were recognized last month at the Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry 2018 event. Josephine Payne and Sue Slaughter were among the women named in the annual Autocar Top 100, which lists most influential women in the auto industry for the year, and apprentices Melanie Morey and […]
Ford Becomes Third Best-Selling Brand in Germany in 2017
When one thinks of popular vehicle brands in Germany, the list of likely contenders is typically limited to native names. This preconception may make the news that Ford of Germany finished 2017 as the third best-selling brand in the country all the more surprising, but given that Ford has seen its registrations grow in Germany […]
Electric Dump Trucks More Eco-Friendly Alternative to Diesel Ones
Swiss companies are joining forces to create an electric dump truck that would revolutionize the industry. It’s called the “e-dumper.” It’s derived from a Komatsu dump truck model with human-sized tires and 45 tons of weight. This monster would have the capacity to haul a maximum payload of 65 tons while running off of a […]
Toyota Open to Alonso Talks for 2018 Le Mans
After McLaren revealed it would allow Fernando Alonso to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year should the two-time World Champion commit to a new deal with the team—which now seems likely to happen given McLaren’s switch to Renault engines—Toyota said it would be open to talking to Alonso about getting him […]
Ford, Deutsche Bahn Bringing FordPass Bicycles to Call A Bike Service
Ford of Germany and Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH have announced an extension of its existing collaborative efforts that are resulting in the availability of 3,200 FordPass bicycles for Deutsche Bahn’s Call a Bike system in Cologne and Düsseldorf. This effectively makes Ford of Germany the first automaker to put forth a bike-sharing service in Europe. […]
Toyota Poised to Launch New Performance Sub-Brand
Toyota will launch what it calls a “new sports car series” at an event in Japan next month that is believed will mirror the high-performance Lexus F series. Though the reveal will be geared toward Japan and it is unknown whether the new sports car will be offered outside of the company’s native country, the […]
Ford, Deutsche Post DHL Group Unveil StreetScooter WORK XL e-Van
Earlier this year, Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH announced its intention to build battery-electric e-vans that would be put into action by Deutsche Post DHL by the end of 2018. It didn’t take nearly as long as expected for the first of those vans to break cover as Deutsche Post DHL Group and […]
William F. Bertagni Announced as President of PATAC and GM China VP of Vehicle Engineering
Today GM announced that William F. Bertagni has been appointed president of the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), as well as GM China vice president of Vehicle Engineering, effective August 1, 2017. Currently, Bertagni is serving as GM Europe vice president of Vehicle Engineering, and also a member of the Management Board of Adam […]
Ford, StreetScooter Partner Together to Build Battery-Electric Vans
Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH subsidiary have announced a new partnership that will ultimately result in the creation of battery-electric delivery vans. Production of Ford and StreetScooter’s e-vans is expected to get underway in July, and a minimum of 2,500 vehicles are expected to be put into service by Deutsche Post DHL Group […]