Ford is using factory AI to lift quality control results
Ford is feeling the heat from Wall Street to reduce defects and the costly recalls they often incur. Last year, Ford paid $1.9 billion in warranty costs.
PPG plans first new U.S. auto coatings plant in 15 years as part of $300 million investment
Coatings manufacturer PPG Industries plans to open its first new plant in the U.S. in 15 years as part of a $300 million investment in its North American footprint to support its automotive business.
Dealership lawsuit accuses Mitsubishi of ‘making false promises'
A terminated Kansas City, Kan., dealership has accused Mitsubishi Motors of North America of “mistreating its dealers by making false promises” in a bid to drive it and other dealerships out of business or move their points.
Nissan pauses and reshapes plans for building U.S. EVs
Nissan will expand the number of battery-powered models produced at its Canton, Miss., factory — adding a fifth model. That model — codenamed PZL1 — is expected to be a compact Nissan Rogue Sport-sized crossover.
Fiat cars seized by Italian government over flag
The Topolino microcars allegedly violate the Made in Italy law for having the national flag on them when they are assembled in Morocco.