VinFast is set to break ground on its delayed U.S. factory on Friday. Steve Russell | Toronto Star | Getty Images watch now Le acknowledged that there’s increasing competition in the U.S. market. “We think that there’s still a lot of room for new players. I think the U.S. consumers are open to new players,… Continue reading Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast set to break ground on delayed U.S. factory
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The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
Phoenix – The backup Uber driver for a self-driving vehicle that killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in 2018 pleaded guilty Friday to endangerment in the first fatal collision involving a fully autonomous car. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge David Garbarino, who accepted the plea agreement, sentenced Rafaela Vasquez, 49, to three years of supervised… Continue reading The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
NHTSA proposes cutting fuel use almost in half by 2035
Washington — The Biden administration plans to cut vehicle fuel consumption almost in half by 2035, according to new proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards released Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The rules would once again increase fuel efficiency, pushing car companies to meet an estimated 58 mile… Continue reading NHTSA proposes cutting fuel use almost in half by 2035
Forvia closing Highland Park plant, laying off 511 after leaving part of Jeep work
Automotive supplier Forvia SE is closing its Highland Park plant and laying off 511 workers after exiting part of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer seating program. Forvia had been losing money on the just-in-time part of the operations, the French supplier disclosed in a quarterly earnings release on Thursday. An “amicable” resolution with Jeep maker Stellantis… Continue reading Forvia closing Highland Park plant, laying off 511 after leaving part of Jeep work
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
Dearborn — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems. Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. The company says in documents posted… Continue reading Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
Profits at Detroit Three set up perfect storm for UAW negotiations
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for the rest of the year. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda, so you get the information you need to make informed decisions. Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics… Continue reading Profits at Detroit Three set up perfect storm for UAW negotiations
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser makes debut next week with retro look
The new generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser will be revealed next week, with the Japanese car maker set to completely overhaul its popular, venerable off-roader. Planned to go on sale in an upmarket push to challenge the Land Rover Defender, the Land Cruiser will receive a new, retro-inspired design and a fresh interior with upgraded… Continue reading 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser makes debut next week with retro look
Judge: London ULEZ expansion can go ahead on 29 August
To qualify, residents must be receiving certain low-income or disability benefits and be scrapping a car that doesn’t meet the new emissions limits. People claiming the higher £5000 allowance must be scrapping a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. The mayor’s office said the ULEZ expansion will help clear the capital’s roads of 200,000 high-polluting vehicles. However, the AA… Continue reading Judge: London ULEZ expansion can go ahead on 29 August
Lamborghini first to confirm stand at Geneva-Qatar motor show
Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed the brand will exhibit at the inaugural Qatar motor show in October – but said the firm will no longer make long-term commitments to shows. The new GIMS Qatar event is being run by a partnership between organisers of the Geneva motor show and tourist chiefs in the Middle… Continue reading Lamborghini first to confirm stand at Geneva-Qatar motor show
MG Motor India joins hands with Gujarat Government for MG Nurture and MG Sewa Initiatives
MG Motor India has announced that it had signed two MoUs with the Government of Gujarat as part of its community-focused initiatives for students and the general public. The first MoU was entered into with ‘Kaushalya, The Skill University’, a state government institution which aims at making youth ‘Skill Smart’, under the company’s MG Nurture program.… Continue reading MG Motor India joins hands with Gujarat Government for MG Nurture and MG Sewa Initiatives