Detroit — Fifteen automakers have made life-saving automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all of their new passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, fulfilling a voluntary commitment made six years ago. That leaves five companies — General Motors, Porsche, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia and Maserati — still needing to meet the pledge by Aug. 31,… Continue reading Fifteen automakers reach automatic emergency braking goals
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Hyundai, SK On plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia
Atlanta — Hyundai Motor Group and a South Korean battery maker say they will jointly invest $4 billion to $5 billion in Georgia to build a new electric battery plant northwest of Atlanta to supply Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles built in the United States. Hyundai and SK On, a unit of Korea’s SK Group,… Continue reading Hyundai, SK On plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia
Tesla to shorten Shanghai factory shifts, delay new hires
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Ford’s top marketing executive is leaving the company
Ford Motor Co.’s top marketing executive is departing the company. The Blue Oval said in a statement Wednesday that Global Chief Marketing Officer Suzy Deering, who joined the company from eBay two years ago, will be leaving her role effective Friday. “We thank Suzy for her contributions to Ford and wish her all the best… Continue reading Ford’s top marketing executive is leaving the company
VW tries to jump-start electric shift with new SUV, factory revamp
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GM installs first EV chargers for dealer partnership program
General Motors Co. is starting to install the first community charging stations as part of its Dealer Community Charging Program, with the first ones going up in Michigan and Wisconsin. Nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled in the program since it was announced in late 2021. The program was first available to Chevrolet dealers and… Continue reading GM installs first EV chargers for dealer partnership program
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast files for American IPO
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BorgWarner to spin off fuel systems, aftermarket business in ‘pivot to EVs’
Auburn Hills-based auto supplier BorgWarner Inc. said Tuesday it will spin off its fuel systems and aftermarket businesses into a new publicly traded company. The tax-free separation is expected to happen in late 2023 following regulatory approvals and final support from BorgWarner’s board of directors. Shareholders would own stock in both companies. Spokeswoman Michelle Collins… Continue reading BorgWarner to spin off fuel systems, aftermarket business in ‘pivot to EVs’
Acura Integra gets Type S hellion with 300+ horsepower but no AWD
The 300-plus horsepower, performance-trim Acura Integra Type S is real — but it will not get all-wheel-drive as hoped for by many enthusiasts. Acura confirmed the long-anticipated, 2024 Type S Monday with lightly camouflaged pictures of the compact hellion at its Toshigi, Japan, test track facility. With the base, $37K Acura Integra — the first… Continue reading Acura Integra gets Type S hellion with 300+ horsepower but no AWD
GM’s BrightDrop starts Ontario production of electric delivery vans
General Motors Co. has launched production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle at CAMI Assembly in Ontario, making it the first EV factory in Canada. The startup’s electric delivery van products are part of a growing segment and are expected to bring in $1 billion in revenue in 2023, the company said last month. BrightDrop,… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop starts Ontario production of electric delivery vans