Ford’s CEO has told the press the main reason behind reversing its decision on a Mexican plant was down to market demand, rather than president-elect Donald Trump. Ford Motor Company and Donald Trump have clashed heads in the past in regard to the outsourcing of vehicle production to cheaper locations […]
Year: 2017
Ford Mustang hybrid, F-150 hybrid, Transit hybrid confirmed
Ford has used the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show to make the surprise announcement that it will be adding hybrid versions of its Mustang, F-150 pickup and Transit as part of plans for 13 electrified vehicles before 2021. In addition, a fully-electric SUV is confirmed, with 480km of range, that will […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift previewed before Detroit debut
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the facelifted 2017 GLA small SUV later this week, at the Detroit auto show. And to build excitement the company has just released a typical teaser image. The teaser shot shows the front end in a poorly lit scene, but it does confirm new sharper-edged headlights, a […]
Chrysler Portal concept revealed, autonomous MPV for the future
The Chrysler Portal concept has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show tomorrow. Drawing cues from the Pacifica (Voyager replacement) van, the all-electric minivan is designed to ensnare interest from the coveted ‘millenial’ generation product planners are always sending themselves into a frenzy over. Stylistically, it […]
New Jeep Wrangler production to start in November – report
Production of the Jeep Cherokee is set to end in just a few months, as Fiat Chrysler prepares to build the next-generation Jeep Wrangler, according to reports. While the Cherokee is one of Jeep’s best-selling models, production is set to end as soon as April at its Toledo production facility, […]
White most popular new car colour in 2016
White was the most popular paint colour for new cars sold in 2016, according to the latest data released by paint company PPG. The data, collated by PPG, shows that white is, by a considerable margin, the colour of choice for buyers worldwide, across nearly all types of new cars. […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV priced from $143,900 in Australia
Prices for the hugely anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia QV high-performance mid-size sports sedan have been announced for the Australian market. Due to arrive on local shores on February 16, the Giulia Quadrifoglio will become one of the most powerful sedans in its class. It features a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 developed […]
FCA teams up with Google for next-gen Uconnect interface
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a new collaboration with tech giant Google on a new Uconnect System, set to be previewed at the upcoming 2017 CES show. The partnership is aiming to create the next-generation in terms of connected car systems, using the open-source Android platform. Google and FCA will […]