Where Ford will slash jobs in Europe
Workers were told to expect concrete numbers of job losses from the automaker in mid-February, according to Cologne’s daily paper, the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. Industrial action threats Ford’s plans triggered a…
What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?
If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same…
Audi is in talks with Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor for an EV platform
The rumor mill is gaining momentum in China as two more sources have shared new details of Audi’s alleged plans to source its next EV platform from an OEM overseas.…
Investing in a New Windshield Offers Clear Visibility
Making sure that you can see clearly when behind the wheels of a vehicle is essential to keep yourself and your passengers safe. A new windshield installation can be a…
The Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveries
Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West…
UAW strikes Ford supplier Constellium
Meanwhile, Wednesday marked the tenth day of a UAW strike at a Clarios battery plant near Toledo. Negotiations are ongoing but Clarios and the UAW have not reached a resolution…
Stellantis manufacturing footprint might be at risk over battery-plant dispute
The future of Stellantis’ auto manufacturing footprint in Canada is ultimately at stake in the dispute between the automaker and Ottawa over funding for the $5-billion battery-cell plant in Windsor,…
BMW’s premium status helps in the Chinese price war. Zipse says
BMW was the No.1 German premium brand by unit sales in the first quarter. Its China sales fell 6.6 percent to 195,100 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz sales increased to about 190,000 from…
Tesla and BYD lead China price-war battle over SUVs
Xpeng, Leapmotor and others have fired back with their own discounts, while BYD offered a discount of $1,000 on its market-leading Song Plus SUV, or about 4 percent off. Those…
Mercedes is finding that EV production isn’t such a disruption
VANCE, Ala. — Industry analysts warn that shifting from fossil fuel to battery power threatens thousands of vehicle assembly plant jobs. The logic is that electric vehicles with fewer parts…