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Average U.S. vehicle is now a record 12.2 years old
The average age of light vehicles in operation has hit a record, increasing by two months this year to 12.2 years, as a shortage of vehicles is keeping Americans in their cars for longer, according to a study released on Monday. It’s the fifth consecutive year of increase even as the U.S. vehicle fleet recovered, growing by… Continue reading Average U.S. vehicle is now a record 12.2 years old
‘Jubilation’: Stellantis retracts unpopular supplier-contract terms
Jeep maker Stellantis NV on Monday said it has retracted changes it made to its supplier contract terms earlier this year following a backlash from its vendors. Among the least popular requirements of the new terms effective Jan. 1, 2022, were those that required suppliers to pass along to the transatlantic automaker any cost-savings incurred and allowed Stellantis… Continue reading ‘Jubilation’: Stellantis retracts unpopular supplier-contract terms
An EV battery begins declining at first charge. When must it be replaced?
In deciding whether an electric vehicle is cheaper than a gas-powered car, especially as petroleum prices climb again, experts say customers have to consider the costs of charging infrastructure, energy prices and maintenance costs — like replacing a battery pack. Deterioration of EV batteries begins the first time a vehicle is plugged in, according to scientists. The… Continue reading An EV battery begins declining at first charge. When must it be replaced?
Bollinger selects Roush as manufacturer for EV platforms, chassis cabs
Bollinger Motors Inc. on Monday said Roush Enterprises Inc. will be the contract manufacturer to assemble its line of all-electric commercial platforms and chassis cabs in Livonia. The agreement secures more EV manufacturing — specifically of larger commercial Class 3 through 6 trucks and vans — for Michigan just as some have expressed concerns the… Continue reading Bollinger selects Roush as manufacturer for EV platforms, chassis cabs
Aston Martin CEO to step down, be replaced by ex-Ferrari chief
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings is turning to a veteran executive who left the helm of Ferrari six years ago to turn around the British luxury-car maker. Aston Martin named current board member Amedeo Felisa as chief executive officer to replace German manager Tobias Moers, who struggled with a slower-than-expected ramp-up of the 2.4 million-pound… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO to step down, be replaced by ex-Ferrari chief
Stellantis’ Free2move acquires car-sharing service ShareNow from BMW, Mercedes
The car-sharing mobility startup within the maker of Jeep will more than double in size, adding 14 European cities mostly in Germany to its service territory with the acquisition of ShareNow from the BMW and Mercedes-Benz groups, the company announced Tuesday. Details of the deal, which is subject to antitrust reviews, weren’t disclosed. The acquisition… Continue reading Stellantis’ Free2move acquires car-sharing service ShareNow from BMW, Mercedes
1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker
More than 1,000 workers at two CNH Industrial plants went on strike Monday in search of a better deal with the company that makes agriculture and construction equipment. The United Auto Workers union said Monday the workers in Racine, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Iowa, went on strike at noon after contract talks faltered. The action follows… Continue reading 1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker
Stellantis’ $2.8 billion investment secures future for Brampton, Windsor plants
The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles on Monday said it will invest $2.8 billion (3.6 billion Canadian dollars) into its Canadian operations for its electric transition, preserving the futures of both Windsor and Brampton assembly plants and creating its first battery lab in North America. The amount is more than double the commitment Fiat… Continue reading Stellantis’ $2.8 billion investment secures future for Brampton, Windsor plants
‘Believe it:’ Ford eyes EV market leadership with launch of F-150 Lightning
Dearborn — Ford Motor Co. is officially planting its flag with the launch of an all-electric version of America’s best-selling truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market. Blue Oval brass said as much during the F-150 Lightning’s formal launch Tuesday at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, a new EV manufacturing facility at Ford’s historic… Continue reading ‘Believe it:’ Ford eyes EV market leadership with launch of F-150 Lightning