Ford Motor Co. is suing Martin E. Collins, a former executive it says is violating a non-compete agreement. Ford hired Collins as general sales manager for Ford and Lincoln in March; he began work May 2 at Ford’s world headquarters in Dearborn. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google+
Auto Talk: Toyota Wants Intel Inside Its Future Cars
Here’s a fun fact: According to Mobile Future, the connected car is the third-fastest growing technological device in the world, falling only behind smart phones and tablets. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Toyota’s U.S. Plants May Feel Impact From Thai Flooding
Massive flooding in Thailand is poised to hit U.S. auto output, with top Toyota executives warning that shortages of parts imported from the Southeast Asian country may interfere with production at the company’s North American assembly plants. hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Tech Talk News: Check Out Toyota’s New Infotainment System Mirrors!!
Do you use your smartphone as a GPS when you are driving like me? Well it is not wise to get caught using your phone while driving in a few major cities but a solution may be on the way. Check out the Infotainment System after the jump. WZA on Google+ X @ShottaDru Shotta Dru on Google+
Auto Talk: VW to pass Toyota as biggest global automaker this year?
For what seemed like an eternity, the title of World’s Largest Automaker belonged to General Motors. More recently, Toyota was able to wrestle the mantle away from GM as the Japanese automaker made huge gains in GM’s home country and abroad, and Volkswagen has been nipping at the two behemoth’s heels. According to Bloomberg, though, the top three are likely to see themselves reshuffled before 2011 officially draws to a close. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: VW Likely To Pass Toyota As Top Carmaker This Year
Volkswagen AG will probably become the world’s biggest carmaker this year, vaulting past Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Co. on gains in emerging markets. VW Group’s sales, third among carmakers in 2010, will probably rise 13 percent to 8.1 million vehicles this year. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
