Ford recalls new F-150s for cruise control glitch, older Windstars for rear axle problem

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor is recalling about 37,000 of the current-generation F-150s because the adaptive cruise control can be fooled by other trucks on the road and 342,000 Windstar minivans for possible cracking in the rear axle.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150930/OEM11/150939984/ford-recalls-new-f-150s-for-cruise-control-glitch-older-windstars

Ford faces UAW strike threat at F-150 factory

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA About 7,000 UAW members at a Missouri plant that builds the highly profitable Ford F-150 could go on strike as soon as Sunday because Ford has refused to negotiate terms of a local contract 'in good faith,' union leaders say.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150929/OEM01/150929776/ford-faces-uaw-strike-threat-at-f-150-factory

VW could lose big around the world

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Volkswagen AG has been rattled to the core by a scandal that threatens to batter the VW brand around the world, hand a golden opportunity to its main rivals in Europe -- Ford and Opel -- and all but destroy a long, hard and so far fruitless effort...

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150928/OEM/309289953/vw-could-lose-big-around-the-world

Ford F-series Super Duty adopts aluminum body, slims down for 2017

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The first-ever aluminum-bodied Ford F-series Super Duty pickup will be up to 350 pounds lighter than the current generation but offer increased towing and hauling capabilities, Ford said today.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150924/OEM04/150929905/ford-f-series-super-duty-adopts-aluminum-body-slims-down-for-2017

Ammann joins auto baron enclave

Detroit's elegant Palmer Woods subdivision neighborhood has been home to some of the biggest names in the U.S. auto industry. Add to the list General Motors President Dan Ammann, who purchased one of the 100-year-old enclave's landmark homes. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150921/OEM02/309219953/ammann-joins-auto-baron-enclave http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Eurostars honored

PSA Peugeot Citroen CEO Carlos Tavares, left, celebrates his 2015 Group CEO Eurostar award with Automotive News Group Publisher KC Crain, right, and PwC global automotive sector leader Rick Hanna. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150921/OEM02/309219954/eurostars-honored http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford's Farley: Mustang starts strong in Europe

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford's Europe boss Jim Farley says the new Mustang is back-ordered until spring in Europe.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150920/RETAIL01/309219986/fords-farley-mustang-starts-strong-in-europe

Ford introduces adaptive steering on select '16 models

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is rolling out an innovative new variable-ratio steering system on certain models of the Edge crossover and three other vehicles starting this fall.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150915/OEM04/150919887/ford-introduces-adaptive-steering-on-select-16-models

Ford power-steering investigation ended by NHTSA

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA A U.S. investigation into about 848,600 Ford vehicles for loss of power steering has ended, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150915/OEM11/150919895/ford-power-steering-investigation-ended-by-nhtsa

Ford, Alcoa plan to replace more steel with aluminum in F-150

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford said it would begin using a new type of aluminum from supplier Alcoa to make some parts for the F-150 pickup later this year, in a step toward eventually replacing more steel components with aluminum.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150914/OEM01/150919923/ford-alcoa-plan-to-replace-more-steel-with-aluminum-in-f-150

Ford F-150 to get Alcoa's Micromill aluminum parts starting in Q4

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford will begin in the fourth quarter to use multiple components in its high-selling F-150 pickup model made from an advanced Alcoa aluminum alloy that is tough enough to replace steel parts yet significantly lighter, both companies said today.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150914/OEM01/150919923/ford-f-150-to-get-alcoas-micromill-aluminum-parts-starting-in-q4

Is Piech still pulling the strings at VW?

Ferdinand Piech, 78, who ruled VW with an iron hand for nearly a quarter century, reportedly is flexing his muscles from exile. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150914/OEM02/309149940/is-piech-still-pulling-the-strings-at-vw http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Obituary

Dealer Tom Cole died Sept. 6. He was 73. Cole bought his first dealership, Century Buick in Kalamazoo, in 1981. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150914/RETAIL07/309149949/obituary http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Google hires TrueCar's Krafcik to steer auto project

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Google is bringing in John Krafcik, the veteran Ford and Hyundai executive, to head its self-driving car program, presenting the clearest sign yet of Google's broad commercial aspirations for the project.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150913/OEM06/150919954/google-hires-truecars-krafcik-to-steer-auto-project

UAW names Fiat Chrysler lead target in contract talks

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The UAW has chosen Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as its target to set the pattern for a contract deal before turning to GM and Ford.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150913/OEM01/150919951/uaw-names-fiat-chrysler-lead-target-in-contract-talks

Ford workers strike at Brazil factory to protest job cuts

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Workers at a Ford plant in Brazil began an open-ended strike on Thursday to protest job cuts, adding to labor tensions that have rattled the country's auto industry in the midst of its worst crisis in nearly two decades.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150911/OEM01/150919974/ford-workers-strike-at-brazil-factory-to-protest-job-cuts

GM, Ford open factories in China just in time for slowing growth

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Auto sales in China are slowing and may fall for the first time in more than a decade, undercutting one of the few growth markets for carmakers such as General Motors and Ford Motor Co., according to a report released today by Alix Partners.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150909/GLOBAL03/150909870/gm-ford-open-factories-in-china-just-in-time-for-slowing-growth

Ford Mustang sales rise globally, show gains with U.S. women

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA According to sales results for the first half of 2015, the new Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports car in the world -- and the best-selling sports car among women in the United States.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150908/RETAIL03/150909881/ford-mustang-sales-rise-globally-show-gains-with-u-s-women

Ford UAW workers authorize strike

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA UAW-represented workers at Ford overwhelmingly authorized union leadership to strike the automaker should they not reach a new contract agreement, according to a statement today.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150908/OEM01/150909885/ford-uaw-workers-authorize-strike

More F-150s, more Ford sales

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford finally seems to have its F-series trucks running in high gear. In August the automaker sold 71,332 pickups, up 4.7 percent from a year ago. It was easily the strongest month this year.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/RETAIL/309079945/more-f-150s-more-ford-sales

GM, Ford, Nissan see China sales drop in August

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA GM posted its biggest drop in China sales in five months for August as global automakers struggle with a deepening economic slowdown and slumping equities in the world's largest auto market.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/GLOBAL03/150909900/gm-ford-nissan-see-china-sales-drop-in-august

Fields, Ghosn lead Congress lineup

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields and Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will head a star-studded lineup of speakers at the Automotive News World Congress in January.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/OEM09/309079942/fields-ghosn-lead-congress-lineup

Automotive News is on the lookout for talented execs on the rise

Do you know a young leader at an automaker or supplier in North America? Automotive News is seeking nominations for the Rising Stars award. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/OEM02/309079946/automotive-news-is-on-the-lookout-for-talented-execs-on-the-rise http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Fields, Ghosn lead Congress lineup

Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields and Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will head a star-studded lineup of speakers at the Automotive News World Congress in January. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/OEM09/309079942/fields-ghosn-lead-congress-lineup http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Obituary

Jeff Boyd, a former auto dealer and dealership executive, died Aug. 19. He was 56. Boyd owned Jeff Boyd Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge in Fort Mill, S.C., from 1986 to 1997 and sold it to Sonic Automotive Group. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150907/RETAIL07/309079939/obituary http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford GT stars in 'Forza Motorsport 6' video game ad

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Ford GT zooms through the pixelated history of racing video games in a new commercial for the upcoming 'Forza Motorsport 6' on the Xbox One.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150905/RETAIL03/150909907/ford-gt-stars-in-forza-motorsport-6-video-game-ad

UAW negotiators pledge they'll prevail in Ford contract talks

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA UAW negotiators said they will prevail in their contract talks with Ford as a deadline to strike a deal approaches.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150904/OEM01/150909926/uaw-negotiators-pledge-they-ll-prevail-in-ford-contract-talks

Bill Ford says health care co-op possible in UAW talks

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the company is considering a health-care co-op, an issue the UAW has raised in negotiations on a new contract.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150902/OEM02/150909956/bill-ford-says-health-care-co-op-possible-in-uaw-talks

Ford's U.S. retail volume best since '06

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor Co. had its best retail-sales month since March 2006, selling 183,467 vehicles in the U.S., the highest for any month in more than nine years.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150901/RETAIL01/309019995/fords-u-s-retail-volume-best-since-06