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AAA preparing to recharge stranded EVs this year

The American Automobile Association (AAA), the premiere U.S. motorist group, is in the process of obtaining recharging trucks in major markets in preparation for the inevitable need for mobile electric vehicle recharging as the Nissan Leaf and coming Ford Focus Electric become more common in our cities.
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By: Don Bain

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Cargo room is king on 2012 Toyota Prius v

Toyota has a lot riding on its old standby, the Prius. But it's hardly a risk. The best-selling hybrid car in the world might be 14 years old, but as the Prius name gets older, the 2.1 million-plus people who keep buying it are saying with their wallets that it's getting better. And for 2012 there's a new choice: Three versions, so far, of the Prius v, which is big on cargo space and stingy on fuel consumption.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Reaction to Fed end of QE2 by bond market will surely affect auto industry

If you want to know what will affect the auto industry next, look no further than the response of the bond market to the Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke's post meeting news conference.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Fisker begins hiring for Delaware production facility

Fisker Automotive plans to begin a comprehensive job creation program focusing on their new Delaware production facility as they prepare for their second production vehicle with this first round of hiring bringing roughly 120 new jobs to the Delaware area.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM parts supplier, UAW vote for strike authorization at Chevrolet Sonic plant

The UAW parts supplier LINC Logistics Co. is fighting for a wage increase at GM's Orion plant in Detroit, where production of the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact will commence in August.
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By: Gordon Block

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Funny Video: Drag racer loses something important at 200mph

When you go racing, you need everything to be perfect. You need to have the proper amount fuel, the correct number of wheels and even a device to steer whatever contraption you're attempting to race. In fact, many race teams take untold hours to make sure no bolt is left un-torqued and no tire is left uninflated.
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By: Roman Rosa

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Ford expanding intelligent vehicles with Driver Safe technologies

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is rapidly expanding its use of SYNC® technology in a commitment toward intelligent vehicles that can wirelessly talk to each other.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Ford, Tesla honored at the 2011 American Business Awards

Monday night, the 2011 American Business Awards were handed out at a gala event at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel with Ford Motor Company and electric car company Tesla taking home awards in a variety of categories.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Ford Ranger production to end on December 22, 2011

Ford Ranger enthusiasts and workers at the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant got some bad news via a UAW letter as it has been announced that production of the Ford Ranger will come to an end on December 22, 2011 – ending the 28 year run of the popular compact pickup.
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By: Patrick Rall

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