As the U.S. auto industry continues to roar back from the worst recession in more than half a century, car sales appear to have surged to their highest July total since 2006, automakers reported Thursday.
Last week, on the same day Japan finally jostled its way into the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks with the U.S. and 10 other nations, petitions signed by more than 80,000 Ford, Chrysler and General Motors workers were sent to U.S. Congress members, urging that Japan be forced to stop rigging its currency to subsidize exports and keep out imports.
Ford, America’s truck leader, will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup.
The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter V6 engine will be available this fall with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes hardened valves, valve seats, pistons and rings so it can operate on either natural gas or gasoline through separate fuel systems.
The General Motors Foundation has announced plans to donate $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide to help raise awareness against children being left alone in vehicles during hot summer temperatures, an issue responsible for several cases of injuries and deaths due to heatstroke.
Ford Motor Co., the second-largest U.S. automaker, plans to begin offering compressed natural gas fuel systems for its F-150 pickups to meet growing demand from business fleets and attract retail buyers.
Fuel packages similar to what Ford has offered on large commercial vehicles since 2009 will be available starting this year with the 2014 F-150, said Kevin Koswick, head of its fleet operations. The F-150 will be the only half-ton pickup capable of running on compressed natural gas, or CNG, the company said in a statement.
July 29, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The capability race is far from over. The 2014 Ram 1500 takes top spot in V-6 towing capacity at 7,450 lbs. To reach the best-in-class number, Ram powertrain engineers added a more robust parking gear to the exclusive 8-speed TorqueFlite 8 for a higher capacity rating.
DETROIT – As summer temperatures continue to climb, so does the risk of child injuries and deaths due to heatstroke. To help raise awareness of this issue, the General Motors Foundation is providing $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide to support the organization’s Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car campaign.
Since 1998, an average of 37 children per year have lost their lives due to heatstroke, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Even on a 75-degree day, the interior of a vehicle can reach more than 100 degrees in approximately 20 minutes. On an 80 degree day the interior of a vehicle can reach 100 degrees or more in just 10 minutes.
Matching a trend set last week by its domestic rivals, Chrysler Group reported healthy second quarter earnings Tuesday, helped by the strong U.S. auto market and a boom in profitable truck sales.
The Auburn Hills, Mich., automaker said it posted second quarter net income of $507 million, a 16% gain from $436 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The second quarter was Chrysler’s eighth consecutive quarter of positive net income.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Henry Ford’s birth, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Fords he would be proud of. Although he wasn’t alive to witness this diverse collection of cars, Ford helped revolutionize the automotive industry by making automobiles affordable for the masses. Keep reading to discover 10 Ford-company vehicles he’d be proud to have his name on — be sure to suggest your favorites in the comments below.
1964 Ford Mustang convertible 300x199 image1964½ Mustang: Henry would be proud knowing the original Mustang created the pony car class, which ultimately fueled an all-out war with competitors such as the original Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. With the entry-level model powered by a 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine coupled to a three-speed manual transmission, more than 417,000 Mustangs were sold in the first year. While there’s nothing quite like the original, we do have high expectations about the redesigned 2015 Mustang that will also mark 50 years of the Mustang nameplate.