#Rivian rockets past GM to become 2nd-most-valuable automaker

#Rivian rockets past GM to become 2nd-most-valuable automaker

“#Rivian rockets past GM to become 2nd-most-valuable automaker” Rivian Automotive, a company that has delivered about 150 electric pickup trucks mostly to employees, has surpassed General Motors to become the nation’s second most valuable automaker. The California company’s market valuation exceeded Ford’s in its first day as a public company Wednesday. Its shares rose 10%…

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#Breitling speeds ahead with classic car-themed watches

#Breitling speeds ahead with classic car-themed watches

“#Breitling speeds ahead with classic car-themed watches” Who wouldn’t want a wrist that goes from zero to 60 in four seconds? Imagine a watch not only worthy of celebrating the fastest, sleekest, most iconic muscle cars that have ever skrrrted down America’s streets — but embodying them. Well, the Swiss tinkerers over at granddaddy watchmaker…

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#Pittsburgh Ford plant transforming into cancer research hub

#Pittsburgh Ford plant transforming into cancer research hub

“#Pittsburgh Ford plant transforming into cancer research hub” A once-thriving Ford Motor Company plant in Pittsburgh is being transformed into a cancer and biomedical research hub aptly called The Assembly, The Post has learned. The changeover is another sign that the autogas industry is diminishing and follows the announcement earlier this month that New York plans…

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#GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens

#GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens

“#GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens” The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks. General Motors announced Thursday that it would pause production at eight North American plants during the next two weeks, including two that make the…

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#Ford recalls 775K Explorers over increased crash risk

#Ford recalls 775K Explorers over increased crash risk

“#Ford recalls 775K Explorers over increased crash risk” Ford on Friday issued a recall for nearly 775,000 Explorer SUVs due to an issue that the company says can increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers about 774,700 2013-2017 model Explorers that may have a seized cross-axis ball joint, which can cause a fractured rear…

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#Ford unveils electric pickup truck F-150 Lightning

#Ford unveils electric pickup truck F-150 Lightning

“#Ford unveils electric pickup truck F-150 Lightning” Here’s a plug-in vehicle that can handle dirt roads better than a Tesla sedan — and it’s handier for construction and yard work, too.  Ford revealed the electric version of its most popular pickup truck at an event in Michigan on Wednesday night, saying it expects the so-called…

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#Alexandra Ford English becomes 1st female board member at Ford

#Alexandra Ford English becomes 1st female board member at Ford

“#Alexandra Ford English becomes 1st female board member at Ford” Henry Ford’s great-great-granddaughter has become the first woman in history to take a seat on the company’s board of directors. Alexandra Ford English, 33, who has an MBA from Harvard and an undergraduate degree from Stanford, will begin her tenure on the 14-member board immediately,…

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#Ford recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs over faulty roof cover

#Ford recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs over faulty roof cover

“#Ford recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs over faulty roof cover” Ford is recalling 661,000 Explorer SUVs in North America over concerns that roof rail covers could detach and cause safety issues for other drivers on the road, the automaker announced Monday. The company said it will notify affected customers beginning the week of June 28 and…

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