Category: Automotive News

A Dealer’s Camera System Helps it Beat Claims of Damage

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Image: Bill Pugliano (Getty Images)With the slimy way that dealers often do business, it always comes as a surprise when dealers get a win—and one that’s both right and verifiable. For that, you have to give credit where it’s due. In this case, one dealer’s camera system has been used to catch customers lying about the service department damaging their vehicles, Automotive News reports. Gjovik Ford in Plano, Ill. opened two years ago. Given that the dealer had an 11-acre vehicle lot, owner Todd O’Reilly knew that he would need an excellent security system to cover that kind of…
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Nissan Is Considering a Small Electric Pickup Truck for the US

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Report: Nissan Considering a Small Electric TruckNissanNissan currently only sells the mid-size Frontier and the full-size Titan on American shores. With the Titan struggling to sell even half as well as domestic pickup-truck stalwarts such as the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500, it’s only a matter of time until Nissan puts its half-ton truck and heavier-duty XD sibling out to pasture. However, a report by Automotive News suggests the Japanese automaker is considering building a small electric pickup for the US that might not only help offset the Titan’s inevitable death but also appeal to new types of…
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5 Tips for Safe Driving as the Days Get Shorter

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Gloves? Check. jacket? Check. Beanie? Check. You wouldn’t go out into the cold without being prepared, right? It’s no different from driving as the days get shorter and wetter. To stay safe on the road, you need to be prepared for changing conditions. For example, kids go back to school in the fall, so there are more pedestrians and traffic now than there were during the summer. However, that’s just one factor to account for; fall and winter also bring fog, rain, glare, low light, and the occasional snow. Here are some tips to help you prepare for whatever winter…
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Where Ford will slash jobs in Europe

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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 union threat of Europe-wide disruption. “If negotiations between the works council and management in coming weeks do not ensure the future of workers, we will join the process. We will not hold back from measures that could seriously impact the company not just in Germany but Europe-wide,” IG Metal said. Ford of Europe produces, sells and services Ford brand vehicles in 50 markets, employing around 45,000 people at its own…
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Unveiling Roadside Heroes: The Intricacies of Selecting a Dependable Towing Company Near Me

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In the intricate tapestry of urban mobility, where the unexpected can become an unwelcome companion, the quest for a reliable towing company near me unfolds as a crucial chapter in the book of vehicular survival. This article embarks on a journey through the nuanced landscape of towing services, exploring the dynamics, strategic searches, and the lexicon that defines the pursuit of a trustworthy towing company near me.Decoding the Towing TerrainTowing, a mechanical ballet of rescue, encompasses an array of specialized vehicles, each designed to tackle a distinct vehicular predicament. From the stalwart flatbed tow trucks, cradling precious cargo…
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Ford seeks a ‘blueprint’ contract with Unifor amid transition to electric vehicles

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“It’s been a tough environment in recent years between COVID, between the economic pressures with inflation, with housing prices, and that’s something the entire industry is having to reconcile.” A counterbalance to high levels of inflation is “something that’s going to be on the table through these negotiations,” the official added. Income security for workers in Oakville when Ford’s assembly plant shuts down for retooling next year, is also likely to be among the key issues the company will “need to address together with Unifor,” as part of the talks, the official said. From the automaker’s side, the official pointed…
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Audi, China’s SAIC agreed to EV tech tie-up

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Audi and SAIC Motor Corp. have agreed to partner on electric-vehicle projects as the German premium brand seeks to catch up with rivals in the key EV market. Audi said on Thursday that it reached an agreement with state-owned SAIC in which the two companies will accelerate the electrification of their portfolio as China’s auto market rapidly shifts to EVs. Audi is under pressure to improve sales, especially in China and is reported to be seeking to use a platform owned by IM Motors, SAIC’s premium EV brands. Zu Sijie, SAIC’s chief engineer, told reporters on Thursday the automaker is…
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