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GMC Sales Slip to Start 2018; Terrain, Canyon Deliver January Gains

GMC got off to a rocky start to 2018 in January with sales declining 11.4% overall at 33,058 vehicles delivered and 8.9% at retail with 27,799 vehicles delivered. GMC’s sales…

GM Promises New Top-End Cadillac for Next Year

General Motors today confirmed that we will be getting an all-new top-end Cadillac, laden with the latest technologies. Though Cadillac calls it “as-yet unnamed,” it is most definitely the LTS…

GM Moving 2018 GMC Terrain Production from Canada to Mexico

2018 GMC Terrain SLT Automotive News reported on Monday that General Motors will move production of the newly-unveiled GMC Terrain from the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario to two…

GM Korea Sales Total 43,085 Units; 120 Chevy Bolt EVs Delivered

General Motors Korea reported total sales of 43,085 vehicles in May, down 17% from the total of 51,907 units delivered in May 2016. Export sales were down 10% at 31,231…

GM Hired an Instagram Guy to Instagram the 2016 Chevy Volt Debut

Professional Instagrammer Kevin Lu As they continue to chase the almighty Millennial dollar, car companies have begun resorting to everything from producing shamelessly pandering TV spots to hiring freelance social…

GM China Sees Record June Sales; Cadillac Continues to Score Double-Digit Gains

2017 Cadillac XT5 General Motors reported an all-time record June sales record in China, logging sales totaling 285,191 vehicles and increasing volume 4.3% year-over-year last month. Buick, Cadillac, and Baojun all…

GM Canada Sales Increase 5% in February; Cadillac, GMC, Buick Brands Make Gains

General Motors Canada reported total deliveries of 16,528 vehicles in February between its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands, good for a 5.1% year-over-year increase from sales of 15,729 units…

GM and Honda Announce Executive Directors of New Fuel Cell System Joint Venture

Suheb Haq of General Motors (left) and Tomomi Kosaka of Honda Last month, General Motors and Honda announced that they were joining forces to produce hydrogen fuel cells. Today, the…

GM Adding More Affordable 1LS Trim to 2017 Chevy Camaro

In other news, the ‘17 Camaro 1LT will only be available with an automatic gearbox Photo: © General Motors Last month, the sixth-generation Camaro outsold the sixth-generation Mustang in the…

Ford Employees Raise $1,000 for Operation Good Cheer with Pinewood Derby Tournament

If you’re old enough, or old-fashioned enough, to recall the days of pinewood derby racing, then this story will cut deep and melt your heart. Ford’s user experience team this year…

Get Don Draper’s 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Before It’s Gone

Don Draper’s 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible is being auctioned off later this month The hit television show Mad Men has been off the air for a bit now, breaking…

Genesis Premium Brand Discloses Plans for Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Over the past six months, details about Hyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis have slowly been leaking out. The new brand has been diligently setting the groundwork for a lineup of…

Future Toledo Jeep Wrangler Production Still in Limbo

The future of Toledo Jeep Wrangler production is still uncertain. When Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, recently announced that the Wrangler would get an aluminum body starting in 2017, he…

Future Alfa Romeo Lineup Adapts to Changing American Tastes

Future Alfas might have more in common with the Stelvio than the Giulia The introduction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to American audiences earlier this year marked the…

Former Dodge Viper Assembly Plant Repurposed to House FCA's U.S. Car Collection

The Viper’s den has found a new purpose following the model’s demise When production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end last year, the fate of the Conner Avenue…

Ford, Zotye Sign New MoU for EV Ride-Hailing Joint Venture

Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye last month signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a new 50:50 joint venture focused on all-electric vehicle manufacturing for ride-hailing purposes. The EVs will…

Ford, Vanderbilt Study: Use Adaptive Cruise Control to Ease Stress in Fourth of July Traffic

AAA is anticipating record traffic on roadways this coming Fourth of July, which means that you can likely expect heavy traffic and maybe even a headache when you set out…

Ford Uses Co-Bots to Build Fiestas in Germany

Mankind has grappled with the seemingly inevitable fate of being subjugated by robot overlords for decades, and if Ford’s most recent advances in robots do not appeal to your fears…

Ford Transit, Transit Connect Popular with Small Business Owners

Steve Ozment (left), along with siblings Mark and Kara, is co-owner of Flowerama Columbus flower shops, with four locations and 50 employees in the Columbus area. They use four Ford…

Ford Tourneo Connect Taxi Crosses 1 Million Kilometers, Breaks Odometer

You know that very special moment you have—whether it’s on a long road trip surrounded by friends or family who don’t quite care or by yourself on a mundane trip…

Ford to Test Mapping System Geared Toward Avoiding Potholes

Possibly the worst aspect of the post-winter thaw is the effect it has on roadways: soon, your commute will be littered with even more potholes than normal, which can lead…

Ford to Honor August Wilson, Floyd Norman at 19th Annual Ford Freedom Award

Ford is teaming with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for the 19th annual Ford Freedom Award program, which adopts the theme of “Talents That Unite! How…

Ford Teaming with Spotify to Bring Music to FordPass

Ford made the bold proclamation earlier this year that its FordPass service would “do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans.” Another music service that has revolutionized the…

Ford Sponsors Sojourner Truth Women’s Leadership Reception at National Museum of Women in the Arts

Ford Fund on Thursday served as sponsor of the Sojourner Truth Women’s Leadership Reception, part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference, which was held at the…

Ford Sponsoring League of American Orchestras National Conference, Detroit Music Weekend

Ford will be the presenting sponsor of the 72nd League of American Orchestras National Conference, which takes place in Detroit and runs for June 6th-8th. As part of its role…

Ford-Sponsored Team Competes for FIRST Championship in Detroit This Week

This week marks the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Championship, where more than 30 teams sponsored by Ford will compete to see which students have created…

Report: Ford Considering Sale of South American Operations

The Ford EcoSport Storm is one of the products sold in Brazil by Ford South America A report on Wednesday suggested that Ford is looking to cut bait in South…

Ford Shortens Summer Shutdown at Louisville Assembly to Bulk Up on Hot-Selling Escape, Lincoln MKC

Sales of the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC have set new record through the first five months of 2017; the Escape delivered a total of 27,830 units in May and…

Ford to Conduct Self-Driving Testing in Washington, D.C.

Sherif Marakby, CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, announced in a post on Medium on Monday that the automaker will become the first to test self-driving vehicles in Washington, D.C.…

Ford Sales Fall 30% in China in February; Lincoln Posts 9% Year-Over-Year Downturn

Ford and its joint ventures delivered a total of 47,483 vehicles in China last month, a 30% year-over-year decline in sales volume. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) saw its sales decline…

Ford Reveals 2016 F-150 Limited Trim

Today’s announcement that Ford is introducing a new, extra-luxurious trim level to the 2016 F-150 shouldn’t come as much surprise. Ford makes around $10 billion every year just from the…

The Numbers Are In: All About the Mazda SKYACTIV-X Engine

The long-awaited Mazda SKYACTIV-X has finally arrived — well, in Europe, at least. American buyers have to wait a bit longer to rev up this fuel-efficient engine. Here’s a look…

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bows at Frankfurt Motor Show

Amidst growing speculation that Ford is considering reintroducing the Ranger pickup to the American market, the next-gen Ranger made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this month. The…

Ford Production Moves to Ohio from Mexico

Ford is ensuring even more of its trucks are made in the United States, as it has announced plans to move production of the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks from…

Ford Police Interceptor Dominates Michigan State, LA County Sheriff's Tests Once Again

Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The…

Ford Patent Suggests Power Sliding Platform for F-150 Hybrid Truckbed

Ford made a big to do this past December of the fact that it led the automotive industry in patents granted in 2016, and it appears that it has no…

Ford of Europe Sales Increase 5.3% in July

2015 Ford EcoSport Ford has announced that its European sales were up once again last month, thanks in large part to continued demand for the Mondeo, EcoSport, and Transit. In…

Ford (Not Really) Offering $1.2 Million Flux Capacitor for Focus, Fiesta

Photo: Ford/YouTube October 21st, as you probably well know, is Back to the Future Day in that it will mark the very day to which Marty McFly and Doc Brown…

Original Ford Mustang Bullitt Makes International Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Oh, y’all thought that the original Ford Mustang GT from Bullitt was going to surge back into the public eye and not make an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of…

Ford Mulling Over Super Duty Raptor Because Of Course It Is

There’s also a supercharging kit available with the RHD Raptor To the surprise of almost no one, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has been a pretty big hit. It’s won…

Ford Mobile Farm Provides Fresh Produce, Educational Opportunities in Detroit

Ford this past weekend announced the launch of its Ford Mobile Farm mobility program, the result of a team-up with Cass Community Social Services. The Ford Mobile Farm will place…

Ford, Mahindra Expand Partnership for Joint Development of SUVs, EVs

Six months removed from the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding, Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company on Thursday announced that they will be co-developing new SUVs and a small…

Ford Lists Off 10 Driver-Assist Features in the 2015 F-150

260-Degree Camera with Split-View Display Earlier this month, Ford rolled out a list of the 10 subtle new features they put in the 2015 F-150 that would make drivers’ lives…

Ford Leasing Former Masco Headquarters for Employee Relocation

Ford Land announced this week that it has reached an agreement with Masco Corporation to lease buildings in Taylor so that it may relocate approximately 1,000 employees while its main…

Ford Launching Ready.Shop.Go. Online Purchasing Tool

With the future of car buying increasingly trending toward online services, Ford on Monday announced the launch of its Ready.Shop.Go. online car-shopping experience. Rolling out this month in the Midwest…

Ford Launches SYNC 3 with Navigation in South Africa

Ford this month is launching its SYNC 3 infotainment system in South Africa as a part of its upgrades to both the Ranger mid-size pickup and Everest SUV. SYNC 3…

Ford Launches Showroom at Next Store at Manchester Arndale

In July, Ford officially opened its five-vehicle FordStore at the Next store at Manchester Arndale shopping center. The first-of-its-kind showroom was announced earlier this year and would likely spawn similar locations…

Ford Launches Omnicraft Parts Brand in Brazil

Ford has announced that it is bringing Omnicraft, its brand of premium aftermarket parts suited for non-Ford vehicles, to Brazil. The brand’s launch will begin in earnest this month with…

Ford Korea Opens 2017 Applications for Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants

Ford Motor Company Korea has opened up the application process for its 2017 Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants. The automaker will provide funding totaling KRW 25 million to individuals and…

Ford Kicks Off Driving Dreams Tour in Panama

Ford grew its Ford Driving Dreams tour last month by reaching out to help teens in international waters for the first time. Ford and Ford Fund kicked off the 2015…