DETROIT/SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to launch a pickup truck in the United States as part of a broader plan to catch up with a shift away from sedans in one of the Korean automaker's most important markets, a senior company executive told Reuters. Michael J. O’Brien, vice president
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Ford wants to build electric vehicles in China
(Reuters) - Ford Motor is exploring setting up a joint venture with Chinese firm Anhui Zotye Automobile Co to build electric passenger vehicles in China under a new brand, tapping into a boom for such vehicles in the world's top auto market. China, struggling with alarming pollution levels in major cities,
Volkswagen led Top 10 Automakers For June 2017
Reports of the imminent loss of Volkswagen’s worldwide sales crown are exaggerated, global data house JATO Dynamics suggests in its list of the top 10 global automakers. Volkswagen Group is firmly in the top position on this list, while Renault-Nissan and Toyota are neck-and-neck in the next two places. Also: “Peak
Uber to launch in-app messaging for drivers and riders
The ride-hailing giant unveils plans to add a feature that will allow drivers and riders to send messages to each other inside the app. Currently, drivers and riders connect by texts and phone calls.The in-app chat function will launch globally in the coming weeks. To contact drivers when they're on their
Economic Hardship Forces Dealers to Massively Discount New Trucks
Keep on Trucking - For Much Less! Unsold Inventory Crisis Leaves Dealers No Other Choice The smell of a new Truck. The awesome feeling of power driving down the highway. The latest accessories, technology, and comforts. Luxury upgrades. Free maintenance. Plus, the admiring looks as you cruise down the open road. The Pickup
2018 Ford F-150 boasts best-in-class towing rating, improved fuel economy
Y! News - The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in the United States for decades, and Ford isn't ready to give that crown up anytime soon. Instead, it has doubled down on technology to boast best-in-class towing and payload ratings, and fuel-economy figures for the 2018 Ford F-150. The
Uber investor sues ousted CEO Travis Kalanick alleging fraud
....Benchmark Capital is accusing Travis Kalanick of scheming to regain power by trying to pack the board, which the ex-CEO says is a lie. Uber's former boss, Travis Kalanick, who was ousted following a revolt by major shareholders is being sued by one of its largest investors. Benchmark Capital, which owns
Kenyan Government to test drivers before licensing
The new curriculum developed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will now require drivers to undergo 24 to 160 hours of training before being issued with a driving license. According to NTSA Director-General Francis Meja, the development of the curriculum was necessitated by the fact that road traffic accidents kill more
General Motors Recalling Roughly 800,000 Pickups For Steering Defect
Detroit, USA (Associate Press) -- General Motors Co. is recalling roughly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide. The company says the vehicles can temporarily lose electric power steering assist, especially during low-speed turns. If that happens, the driver could lose control of the steering wheel. The recall
Toyota’s Quarterly Profit Improves on Strong Sales
Toyota and Mazda Motor Corp. are set to announce later today a partnership TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. reported Friday that its fiscal first quarter profit rose 11 percent as sales improved around the world, including in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Toyota's April-June profit of 613.0 billion yen ($5.6 billion),