Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will cut nearly 1,300 jobs at its Sterling Heights Assembly plant starting from 5 July. The layoffs come in the wake of reduced production at the facility due to declining demand for Chrysler 200 midsize ...
Ford announced that it will be investing $1.6b in San Luis Potosi in Mexico to build small cars. Construction of this factory is expected to begin in mid-2016 and the production is scheduled to begin in 2018. The American automaker ...
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Ford has invested $170m at its Silverton Assembly plant in Pretoria, South Africa to manufacture new Ford Everest and Ford Ranger. The American car-maker says that this investment will create about 1200 jobs in Ford South Africa and in ...
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An innovative research project has received a share from UK government’s £38.2m prize to include Formula 1 technology to make family cars lighter, more fuel efficient and help plug-in vehicles to improve mileage. A consortium ...
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US consumer watchdog the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen for deceiving consumers with illegal devices in its cars. FTC said the German carmaker had carried out false advertising campaign to promote ...
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Hyundai has filed a patent for a new door system for recreational vehicles (RV) which includes a sliding door attached on top of a gullwing. This gullwing design sits on the side of the RV and the company is expecting that the new ...
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Airwheel, a US based, personal mobility and self-balancing scooter maker announced that it is entering into Artificial Intelligence and robotics business. The company recently launched Airwheel S9, a self-balancing wheeled service robot ...
International Automotive Components launched its FiberFrame, natural fiber sun roof frame on 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It is a proprietary innovation made from renewable raw material content and provides 50% in saving in weight compared ...
Daimler has begun production of its 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission at its Sebes factory in Romania. The production is being handled by its Romanian subsidiary Star Assembly. The German luxury car-maker has invested about ...
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The campaign will encompass TV, digital and social media activity across the leading children's TV channels. Hasbro’s children’s craft brand Play-Doh is partnering with Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito to launch the ...
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Fireman Sam: Alien Alert and Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie are both set to air in 2017. Mattel Creations, a new theatrical, television and digital content creation division from Mattel, has detailed new TV specials for ...
Ford announces a limited edition 300 Ford F-150 MVP trucks built at Kansas City Assembly plant. Based on the F-150 XLT with chrome package and available in either Oxford White or Blue Flame, F-150 MVP edition includes special MVP badging, ...
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The Toyota Prius v is the only car which has got a good rating for headlights among 31 vehicles, according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). A vehicle's price tag does not guarantee the quality of ...
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American startup nuTonomy has entered into driverless electric taxis. The company has now started trials on the roads of Singapore to reduce the city-state's traffic and pollution problems. nuTonomy has been formed from MIT alumni ...
Automotive component maker Tenneco will deliver its Monroe intelligent suspension to the new BMW 3 Series, adding another major automaker to its growing list of customers. Tenneco's product will feature in the new BMW 3 series as part ...
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