Automaker Ford Motor said on Wednesday it will change its diversity, equity and inclusion program, including ending participation in an LGBTQ advocacy group’s ranking system, joining several U.S. companies that have redefined those programs amid pressure from conservative groups. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs, and the … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Owen Bellwood Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got big news from Ford, a Tesla Semi charger in the middle of Utah, and TRC’s Joe Annotti shows up to talk about the role incentives play in fleet electrification. We also cover the ACT Expo’s return to Anaheim, California (without the nurses, this time) and recent strides in … Read more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. PLUS: Ford give its dealers a sneak peak at its EV product roadmap and a Texas … Read more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask where Tesla’s million buyers went as the wait time on Cybertruck drops to zero. Meanwhile, Ford EVs charge free in Texas, Hyundai’s 7 passenger Ioniq 9 heads towards production, and we recap the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. We also talk through the $16,000, permanent range-extender that … Read more
The potential of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports is being welcomed by the Canadian head of General Motors as major producer BYD looks to enter the market. “We’re encouraged by the government’s examination of these issues,” said Kristian Aquilina, president of GM Canada. “Because on the basis of strong competition, a fair playing field, … Read more
2025 Porsche TaycanImage: Porsche Porsche has seen great success with its EVs, but it’s now rethinking things as well. The automaker originally planned for more than 80 percent of its new-vehicle sales to be fully electric in 2030. Now Porsche is leaving EV success up to consumer demand, giving a statement to Auto News that … Read more
Ford plunged nearly 20% on Thursday after the company missed Wall Street’s profit estimates — leading to the worst single-day stock decline for the automotive giant in nearly two decades. The Detroit-based car manufactured revealed late Wednesday a second-quarter operating profit of $2.8 billion, down 26% from $3.8 billion in the second quarter of 2023, … Read more
A MUM, dad and two young girls are among six people killed in a horror crash that has left their eldest daughter orphaned. Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller and two of their kids Lillie and Rubie died in the crash on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield on Sunday. 4 Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller and two … Read more
For the first time in years, car shoppers are having an easier time finding a deal as the auto industry bounces back from supply chain woes — and experts say the outlook could get even better. Sticker prices at dealerships have started to come down and affordability is improving, said Daniel Ross, senior manager of … Read more
