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Hummer EV recalled over faulty taillight software — and quickly fixed

The 2022 Hummer EV was barely out of the starting gate before it got hit with its first recall. General Motors issued a recall last week for at least 10 of the electric pickup trucks after determining that there was something wrong with the software that powers the taillights. (Yep, you read that right. Cars… Continue reading Hummer EV recalled over faulty taillight software — and quickly fixed

Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035

The stunning new Alpine A4810 concept is an intriguing vision of the zero-emission sports cars the French brand could be building in 2035. Described as a ‘super-berlinette’, the concept is the work of transportation design students at the Turin-based Istituto Europeo di Design, who were briefed in autumn 2021 by Alpine to create a concept… Continue reading Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035

Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025

The Porsche 718, a mid-engine roadster that injects the automaker’s motorsports history into a modern-day package, is going all-electric by 2025. The 718 EV, which was announced during Porsche’s annual meeting, is one piece of the company’s ambitious and recently expanded plans to electrify its fleet. The company said Friday that it now wants 80%… Continue reading Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025

Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations

Porsche said it will start building out its own proprietary global network of charging stations next year, a departure from its initial strategy to rely on partnerships with other companies. The plan, which was revealed during the company’s annual meeting, comes as Porsche prepares to expand its EV portfolio beyond the Taycan to at least… Continue reading Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000

Der Sportwagenbauer Porsche arbeitet immer intensiver mit Apple zusammen. Ende vergangenen Jahres war der Porsche-Vorstand in Kalifornien. „Wir pflegen eine sehr enge Zusammenarbeit mit Apple schon traditionell, auch weil wir dort von der Denke auf einer Wellenlänge sind“, sagte Porsche-Chef Oliver Blume am Freitag in einer Fragerunde zur Bilanzvorstellung.Er kündigte an: „Wir werden das Apple-Car-Play… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000

Rapid delivery companies: the urban space race

With more people working from home and many looking to avoid large supermarkets, the rise of ultra-fast delivery is booming — but what will it take to conquer quick commerce? In a recent McKinsey study, “Ordering In: The Rapid Evolution of Food Delivery“, they make an interesting point: less than twenty years ago food delivery… Continue reading Rapid delivery companies: the urban space race

Valmet Automotive starts change negotiations due to component shortage

Valmet Automotive has today issued a change negotiation proposal on the need for temporary personnel layoffs at the Uusikaupunki car plant. The proposal is based on financial and production-related grounds due to a component shortage in the A-Class production, caused by the recent global disruptions in component supply chains. For Valmet Automotive, the situation has… Continue reading Valmet Automotive starts change negotiations due to component shortage

General Motors Names Brose a 2021 Supplier of the Year

This is the 6th time Brose has received the award. “The entire Brose organization is proud of being acknowledged as a GM Supplier of the Year for the fifth time in a row,” said Wilm Uhlenbecker, President, Brose North America. “This is a reflection of the Brose team’s efforts to intentionally put our customers first… Continue reading General Motors Names Brose a 2021 Supplier of the Year

Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine

There’s no shortage of uber-powerful electric hypercars at the moment. Well-heeled buyers can already choose from the Lotus Evija, the Aspark Owl and the Rimac Nevera – but that hasn’t stopped the Austrian start-up brand Deus Automobiles from adding to the market. Deus has been around since 2020, but the company decided to fly under… Continue reading Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine