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World NM: Carl Levin: The Senator Who Mastered Oversight001692

If you serve six terms in the U.S. Senate — ranking among the 20 longest-serving members in that body’s history — you tend to get stuff named after you in your home state. Still, when Levin asked questions of you — whether you were offering hostile testimony before his committee in the Senate, or were… Continue reading World NM: Carl Levin: The Senator Who Mastered Oversight001692

World NM: Frankly Speaking: Saudi Arabia can be number one market for Rolls-Royce, says carmaker’s CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos001691

Big changes under way in Saudi Arabia could turn the Kingdom into the top market in the Middle East for Rolls-Royce cars, Torsten Muller-Otvos, the elite motor company’s chief executive, told Arab News. In the interview, the boss of the British-designed but German-owned luxury car manufacturer set out Rolls-Royce’s road map to go completely electric,… Continue reading World NM: Frankly Speaking: Saudi Arabia can be number one market for Rolls-Royce, says carmaker’s CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos001691

World NM: Big Tech’s Next Monopoly Game: Building the Car of the Future001690

When Ford announced that starting in 2023 its cars and trucks would come with Google Maps, Assistant and Play Store preinstalled, CEO Jim Farley called the partnership between his iconic U.S. automaker and the search giant a chance to “reinvent” the automobile — making it an office-on-wheels. And, finally, Ford — under its new CEO,… Continue reading World NM: Big Tech’s Next Monopoly Game: Building the Car of the Future001690

World NM: Russian-made cars rise in price by 5-20% in 2021001689

MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. New cars manufactured in Russia have risen in price by 5-8% in 2021, cars made abroad – by around 20%, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Friday. “For example, if we take Russian-made cars, the price growth this year was within 5-8%, and in terms of import,… Continue reading World NM: Russian-made cars rise in price by 5-20% in 2021001689

World NM: Lucid Steps Up Air’s Production With More Than a Hundred Units Awaiting Delivery001688

Lucid is the second American carmaker that wants a piece of Tesla’s business, and it seems it’s already in a better position than Rivian in challenging the leader. A flyover video posted online shows more than a hundred cars awaiting delivery in a parking lot at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid Air’s… Continue reading World NM: Lucid Steps Up Air’s Production With More Than a Hundred Units Awaiting Delivery001688

World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

Thanks to Tim Bartz at Long McArthur, we have learned a few things about the 2023 Maverick. First things first, August 16th is when the order banks open while scheduling is expected to begin on September 15th. The eCommerce director and Internet sales manager has also spilled the beans on reta… (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

When they were milking the hell out of the Elan and Esprit, the peeps at Lotus returned to the British automaker’s roots with the Elise. Launched to much critical acclaim in 1995 and named after the daughter of head honcho Romano Artioli, the lightweight roadster also happened to drain the coffers dry, resulting in a… Continue reading World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683

General Motor extends the production halt at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan where the ill-fated Chevrolet Bolt EV was produced. It won’t be until March next year that the Bolt EV will be built again in Michigan, after production was halted in August. The Chevrolet Bolt’s sad story is another proof the big automakers… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683