Ford Motor Company on Monday announced that Lynn Antipas Tyson has taken the position of executive director of Investor Relations. Effective October 1st, Tyson took over in the role from previous executive director Ted Cannis, who has been appointed to the role of global director, Electrification. Tyson’s experience over three decades in finance and strategic…
As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…
The Lincoln Corsair is the brand’s top-selling SUV through June 2021 Photo: Lincoln With six months down in 2021, Lincoln Motor Company is sitting primed to have its biggest year ever for SUV sales. Through June, Lincoln has sold 46,018 SUVs in the United States — up 21.7 percent and good for the brand’s utility…
To boldly go where no automaker has gone before Among of the most highly-discussed vehicles on the market right now is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevy’s latest project in the realm of electric motor models is quickly becoming one of the most popular electric cars in the industry. Of course, the Bolt is not General…
Photo: Hyundai If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Ioniq 5 electric crossover, the automaker recently released a trio of heavily shadowed images. These shots show the vehicle’s front end, rear end, and front wheel. Constantly on the Go? Here’s why the Hyundai Kona SUV is perfect for your busy…
Euisun Chung, executive vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Group (left) and Kevin Clark, president and CEO of Aptiv shaking hands after signing a joint venture agreement Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has announced that it is partnering with mobility solutions company Aptiv to create a joint venture focused on the development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and…
Manual cars are quickly becoming a dying breed in the United States, with more than 95% of all new cars sold equipped with an automatic transmission. Honda, however, recognizes the value of driving a manual and is seeking to share its knowledge with the world, perhaps in the hopes that people will buy one of…
Terrafugia flying car Photo: LotPro Cars via CC It turns out that GM is (once again) considering developing a flying car. Earlier this week, GM CEO Mary Barra briefly alluded to the company’s interest in “aerial mobility.” She views it as an extension of GM’s Ultium electric battery system. GM spokesman Stuart Fowle made a…
GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The GM custom car covers will be easy to install and remove, and will better protect cars during the lengthy shipping process which can span thousands…
GMC raked in $24 billion in revenue for General Motors in 2017 The profitable GMC brand is giving General Motors extra breathing room to pursue development of electric and driverless vehicles. An article in The Wall Street Journal today traces the ascendancy of GMC among GM brands, to the tune of about $24 billion in revenue…
Will the Ford Ranger Splash join this lineup sometime down the road? Maybe! Definitely possibly Photo: Ford Sometimes, you name a vehicle something particular because you want to give it attitude. Think names like the Bronco, the Raptor, or the Mustang. And sometimes, you just gotta go with a name like Splash because — c’mon,…
Ford reveals the Kansas City-built E-Transit on Thursday Photo: Ford Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, which just celebrated the launch of the 2021 Ford F-150, is adding another crucial production to its production slate. Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday that the Kansas City plant will build the upcoming E-Transit electric van, which the automaker reveals…
Ford is one of the headline partners on the Detroit Smart Parking Lab project Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bedrock, Bosch, and the State of Michigan to launch a first-of-its-kind testing space in Detroit next month. The all-new Detroit Smart Parking Lab officially opens in September at Bedrock’s Assembly Garage, offering…
Our diesel and gasoline are made by refining petroleum (and mixing in some ethanol), but if we do as Bosch, the German auto parts manufacturer, suggests, then maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. Basically what Bosch would like to see people do is invest in developing synthetic fuels, which are made from electricity…
The 2020 Buick Regal GS is one of the latest Buick sedans to hit the Chinese market Photo: General Motors Buick is definitely on a roll in China. The luxury brand is now General Motors’ top-selling American brand in the Chinese market, and that success continues to inspire growth for the company’s lineup. Last year…
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