Sentences with phrase «one as the automaker»
BMW's absence from the segment was notable, as the automaker was a pioneer with its original X5, arguably one of the first SUVs to offer car - like ride and handling.
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Last week, some union members entered the office of GM Korea's CEO and destroyed furniture as the automaker was unable to make planned bonus payments.
The laws passed by Republicans in Michigan last week would exempt existing contracts between employers and unions until they expire, such as the automakers» contract with the United Auto Workers union, which expires in 2015.
This is a natural process of maturing as an automaker.
As automakers grow their mobility services, those services will come into more direct competition with those ride - hailing companies, which have millions of monthly active users.
The former professor of mechanical engineering believes that there's no technological impediment stopping communities in the future from pooling their 3D printer resources to print something like a car, thereby hurling sectors such as the automakers into the piracy crisis that music industry currently faces.
Fiat Chrysler said its first - quarter adjusted earnings rose five percent to C$ 2.51 billion as the automaker cut debt by C$ 2 billion.
Krafcik's optimism comes as automakers like Tesla market features like Autopilot, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel for short periods of time.
The relationship is under new scrutiny as the automaker reevaluates its marketing model under new leadership, including Jim Hackett, who was named Ford CEO last May, and Joy Falotico, the former Ford Credit CEO who was named chief marketing officer this past March.
The testing has been going on for months as automakers and technology companies like the ride - hailing service compete to be the first with cars that operate on their own.
These tools and data have been used to target advertisements in categories such as automakers, luxury goods producers and consumer packaged goods companies.
As both an automaker and a self - driving tech company, Tesla still has a lot to prove.
The Model 3 is a significant barometer by which investors and the industry are measuring Tesla's capability as an automaker.
Tech companies like Uber, Waymo and Lyft, as well as automakers like General Motors and Toyota, have spent billions developing self - driving cars in the belief that the market for them could one day be worth trillions of dollars.
One factor in the poor industrial production figures for October was high car production in the previous months as automakers canceled planned summer holiday shutdowns at production sites, Koch said.
If you can purchase that widget more cheaply in Texas or Taiwan, work with your local supplier to reduce their costs and / or boost quality, just as some automakers have done in the United States.
(CNN)- President - elect Barack Obama has kept a relatively low profile as automakers plead for billions from Congress, but behind the scenes, the incoming administration is working hard on finding ways to ease the crisis.
This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low - emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States and other markets where programs and regulations are calling for massive gains in fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.
The number of fuel - cell vehicles will likely ramp up steadily in the coming years as automakers work toward reaching a corporate average fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg.
Cars that require little to no human input appear ever closer to reality as automakers like Audi AG, BMW AG, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. continue developing their own versions of the technology and Google Inc. sends driverless cars around the streets of California.
Alcoa, one of the largest aluminum suppliers in the country, expects its sales of aluminum sheet to triple by 2015, as automakers increase their use of the material amid ever - tightening fuel economy standards and consumer demand.
Even as automakers invent new body styles by the dozen, nothing expresses personal indulgence better than a big two - door car.
The slowdown follows a 1.7 - percent dip in October sales, which Ford claims was «anticipated» given that inventory of the popular Mustang and F - 150 remains low as the automaker switches from producing the outgoing models to the 2015 versions of both cars.
Don't expect the Ford Everest to make it to the U.S., as the automaker already sells the mid-size Explorer and Flex crossovers with three - row seating.
As automakers start offering ride sharing services and more ways for consumers to connect to their vehicles, Volkswagen now wants a piece of the pie.
As automakers breathlessly rush to add Internet connectivity and smartphone vehicle control apps to lure tech - savvy buyers, cars are becoming increasingly vulnerable.
He pointed to Ford Go Bikes, its urban bike - sharing program, and plans to field fully autonomous ride - hail cars on city streets by 2021 as examples of how the company is moving past its traditional role as an automaker.
As automakers continue to push electrified and electric powertrains in their production cars, Formula E is beginning to make sense for more manufacturers.
Leasing a Honda Fit EV is now much more affordable, as the automaker has not only dropped the monthly cost of leasing the electric hatchback, but also included free collision insurance.
Value in Its Class Once commonplace, true luxury SUVs are a dwindling breed as automakers turn to luxury crossovers to give shoppers better on - road driving dynamics and gas mileage.
The new Assurance promotion comes as the automaker ended its buy - back program at the end of February.
As automakers invest heavily in mobility services, not wanting to be left behind, they need to be aware their new technology could be usurped by even newer technology.
(Skip to details on the: 5 Series Gran Turismo) New for 2012 A turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder replaces a normally aspirated 3.0 - liter six - cylinder in the 528i and will likely show up in other BMWs as the automaker seeks to improve gas mileage.
Production hang - ups relating to the March earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan have apparently been resolved for Toyota, as the automaker reports that production in both North America and Japan returned to pre-earthquake levels in September.
BMW's fun didn't stop there, as the automaker's UK arm sent out a release today announcing a Royal Edition of its M3 coupe.
The improvement was due to the increasing availability of more efficient vehicles as automakers work to reach CAFE standards, while low fuel prices and improving economic conditions moved many shoppers to less efficient vehicle segments in 2015.
Our spy photographer caught this Porsche Macan lapping the Nürburgring as the automaker seeks to finalize tuning on what could possibly be the Macan Turbo.
Reports that General Motors had chosen a location in Michigan south of Detroit to assemble battery packs for its electric vehicles were confirmed today, as the automaker announced it will invest $ 43 million in a Brownstown Township facility.According to GM, the 160,000 - square - foot plant will create
According to some news outlets, GM's logo could go green — literally — as the automaker emerges from bankruptcy and seeks ways to change the public's perception of the company.The Associated Press cited people briefed on the company's plans as reporting that GM could change the background color of its
Lyft is the latest to receive permission in California and joins companies like Waymo and Apple, as well as automakers Subaru, Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes - Benz and General Motors.
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The cooperation with MS Amlin Andretti, which includes sharing resources and working together on engineering, will continue this season as the automaker expands its presence in the first racing series for single - seat electric vehicles.
Mercedes - Benz is currently getting the GLC F - Cell ready for production as the automaker intends to start manufacturing the crossover by the end of 2019.
According to some news outlets, GM's logo could go green — literally — as the automaker emerges from bankruptcy and seeks ways to change the public's perception of the company.
Well, McLaren has great news for you, as the automaker now offers five exclusive Design Editions for the 570S.
Murphy singles out Honda as the automaker most likely to increase its U.S. market share by 2019, when it will have replaced virtually everything in its entire portfolio (including Acura's).
If you are waiting to buy a more affordable Mercedes - Benz, your wait is almost over as the automaker will bring the entry - level A-Class sedan to the U.S. in 2018.
As the automaker continues to fine - tune the 1,000 - hp hypercar, AMG boss Tobias Moers reveals some interesting tidbits about the project.
CVTs became common in hybrid cars because they are considerably more efficient than both manual and traditional automatic transmissions, and their popularity skyrocketed from there as automakers competed for the best possible fuel economy ratings.
When it came to discussing the C7 Project, Tadge talked about the reality of the CAFE fuel economy requirements and that Corvette has to play its part as the automaker is under a federal mandate to achieve a 35 mpg average across the fleet by 2016.