1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (835+ words) Ford wants to double its coverage of the Australian market over the next three years with an influx of new models. Soon, Ford will have two China-sourced models in its Australian lineup — the Transit City and the Bronco Basecamp – and…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (709+ words) A senior Leapmotor executive says established dealers, spare-parts support and disciplined model cycles will decide which of Australia's newest brands earn long-term trust. Not many of the Chinese car brands expanding internationally will survive over the longer term, according to…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (919+ words) Aggressively priced Chinese-built models won’t diminish Ford’s standing among Australian buyers, according to its local CEO and marketing director. Ford Australia president and CEO Fadi Mawal has told CarExpert the arrival of new Chinese-built models won’t cheapen the brand, saying…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (666+ words) The US transportation secretary has urged Ford to pull back from its Chinese partners, expressing “profound concern” about its direction. The US government has urged Ford Motor Company to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing and technology partners, citing national…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (512+ words) Despite earlier misgivings, unions have approved Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring plans, which could see four German factories closed or sold. The supervisory board of Volkswagen has approved a dramatic series of cuts at the automaker, which will see the model range…...