Manufacturing
Ford launches 2019 Ranger production in Michigan (Video)
Assembly plant shut down early this year to retool from slow-selling Focus to new small pickup, SUVs.
Category: Economy
Vehicle Tech
Elon Musk, Tesla settle with SEC, Musk to step down as chairman
SEC lawsuit had sought to oust Musk as chairman and CEO following his failed attempt to take the company private, telling investors that he had "funding secured."
Manufacturing
Trump moves to lower fuel economy mandates, cancel California’s ability to set stricter rules
Two-pronged fight will likely lead to lengthy court battles.
Vehicle Tech
Tesla cutting 4,000 jobs in quest for profitability
9% workforce cuts won't touch manufacturing.
Vehicle Tech
March auto sales gain, reversing 2018 losses for several automakers
Increased fleet sales, more SUV availability push numbers higher for most companies.
Manufacturing
Dana to merge with GKN’s automotive business
$6.1 billion deal tops a private equity offer for GKN.
Vehicle Tech
Tesla CEO pay package could make Elon Musk the world’s richest man by a huge margin
Lofty goals of becoming the fourth largest company in the world would give Musk a personal wealth of more than $200 billion.
Manufacturing
Auto sales top 17 million for third consecutive year, fall from 2016 record
Sharp declines for cars lowered overall sales, but profits will likely be higher for the year as trucks, crossover, and SUVs sold well.
Manufacturing
October auto sales strong, Tesla delays production goals
Traditional automakers celebrated better-than-expected results for October while Tesla officials delayed Model 3 targets to 2018.
Vehicle Tech
Auto sales surge in September, hit 18.6M SAAR
GM, Toyota lead increases as several automakers go from year-to-date losses to gains.
Manufacturing
Ford ousts Mark Fields as CEO, names Jim Hackett to run company
Fields' 3-year tenure marked by low stock prices, despite record 2015 earnings.