Michigan “desperately” needs more software developers to compete in a fast-changing auto industry racing to develop self-driving vehicles and new mobility innovations, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said Friday. “We need to lean into the software development as a state if we’re going to be the leader,” Ford said in an interview… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers – Crain’s Detroit Business
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@VW Group: Porsche further expands online vehicle sales004575
© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche further expands online vehicle sales004575
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta runs into a pole in what could be the first FSD accident caught on video
A Tesla vehicle using Full Self-Driving Beta has been caught on video running into a pole in what could be the first accident on the FSD Beta. Last month, Elon Musk was claiming that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta had yet to have an accident in over a year into the program. That’s despite a Model… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta runs into a pole in what could be the first FSD accident caught on video
New union at GM Mexico plant could benefit US autoworkers
It may be too soon to know if car buyers will see a boost in prices for full-size pickups after workers at a General Motors plant in Mexico voted to form the first independent labor union earlier this week but U.S. autoworkers are cheering the move, saying it makes them more competitive with that nation’s workforce. The union, called the… Continue reading New union at GM Mexico plant could benefit US autoworkers
Fisker announces Ocean EV will make its debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, alongside EU expansion plans
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. announced its flagship Ocean SUV will make its official debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The annual trade show will take place from February 28 to March 3, and will give visitors a first chance to see the Fisker Ocean up close in Europe, ahead of… Continue reading Fisker announces Ocean EV will make its debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, alongside EU expansion plans
LCV market declines in January but electric van uptake grows
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) market falls by -26.9% in January to 17,566 units, compared with a bumper January last year. Demand for battery electric vehicles bucks trend with 21.4% rise. Market outlook forecasts 2.0% growth of sector for 2022, with electric vans to increase by 81.3%. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE… Continue reading LCV market declines in January but electric van uptake grows
January new car market gets electrified boost but headwinds constrain recovery
115,087 new cars registered as 2022 kicks off, 27.5% up on January 2021 when lockdown restrictions kept showrooms shut. One in five buyers goes electric, while new analysis reveals average new car CO2 reached record low, down -11.2% in 2021. New industry outlook puts 2022 market on course for 1.897m units – up 15.2% on… Continue reading January new car market gets electrified boost but headwinds constrain recovery
@VW Group: The Porsche LMDh prototype enters active test phase004570
© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: The Porsche LMDh prototype enters active test phase004570
@VW Group: Brazil: Strong Businesses in Difficult Times 004569
“Working with experts from Porsche Consulting, we gave our new-construction division a more professional structure. Sebastião Longuinho de Jesus, Director of the Brasal branch plant in Uberlândia, Brasal Incorporações The new apartment building shines in Brasília’s evening light. Brasal Incorporações, a Brazilian construction company, completed the Reserva Urbana edifice and its 24 luxury condominiums in… Continue reading @VW Group: Brazil: Strong Businesses in Difficult Times 004569
Blink Charging to supply chargers to North American GM dealerships
Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is deploying its IQ 200 Level 2 chargers at participating GM dealerships in the US and Canada. Working with facility solutions provider ABM, which delivers turnkey EV charging installations, Blink has already started shipping chargers to selected GM dealerships, and has more orders to be filled over the next several months.… Continue reading Blink Charging to supply chargers to North American GM dealerships