Tag: automotive industry

DETROIT (AP) — With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids…

John “Punk” and Alzina Kress always knew they wanted to sell their business, Quality Automotive, Inc., to longtime employee Bob Cook. That ownership change will be official July 1, but it came with a bittersweet…

Mason and Chase Sigg take a quick break during a busy first day of work Monday at their new shop, Sigg Tire and Repair, located at 1304 East St. in Iola.

Since 1945, some combination of Sigg brothers have been synonymous with the automotive industry in Iola.  That’s when brothers Victor and Gene, with help from brother Allen, started Sigg Brothers Service Station at State and…

DETROIT (AP) — Ford workers will get $9,000 each if they ratify a new four-year contract with the company, but Ford will close a factory in the deal, a person briefed on the pact said…