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US auto regulator opens probe into over 200,000 Ford vehicles on fuel leak risks – ET Auto

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auto safety regulator said on Friday it was opening a preliminary evaluation into 210,960 Ford vehicles following complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks that may result in a fire. Ford was not immediately available for a comment. It could close the investigation without taking any potential action.

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US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall – ET Auto

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NHTSA is asking Ford to answer extensive questions about the recall by June 21, including how it settled on the remedy. auto safety agency said on Thursday it has “significant safety concerns” over Ford Motor ‘s recall of more than 42,000 SUVs over concerns fuel leaks could lead to an engine fire.

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US NTSB probes driver assistance system use in fatal Ford crash – ET Auto

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Ford offers BlueCruise, an advanced hands-free driving system that operates on 97% of U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it was investigating the use of an advanced driver assistance system in a Ford Mustang Mach-E that was involved in a Feb. and Canadian highways with no intersections or traffic signals.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley named in Newsweek’s list of Greatest Auto Disruptors as Exec. of the Year

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Ford CEO Jim Farley has been named in Newsweek’s 2022 List of Greatest Auto Disruptors, capturing the title of Executive of the Year. Farley took over as Ford’s frontman in late 2020 and has spearheaded the company’s transition to electrification. Those models can be modified without stops at dealerships.

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Ford extends dealership EV investment deadline

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Ford has announced that Ford dealers will have an extra month to consider before the deadline to invest in the brand’s EV future. Ford made the news earlier this year for aggressively revitalizing its dealership system in the U.S. Ford’s new deal with its dealers is a relatively simple one.

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Auto supplier Forvia posts organic sales growth for Q1 on strong N.America – ET Auto

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Forvia, which supplies parts to Stellantis, Volkswagen and Ford, and is also active in China, is affected by falling auto demand and competition from Chinese manufacturers. Organic revenue growth in North America was 6.8%, mainly driven by higher sales in the seating business, while auto production increased by 1.4%.

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

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Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. What do you think of the article?

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