Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, has appointed Pankaj Sharma as the President of its 2-Wheeler business. Pankaj who has extensively worked in the auto industry with three decades of experience in leadership roles at Royal Enfield, Volkswagen, Maruti, and Tata Motors will help to steer the Sullaja Firodia-run Kinetic Green’s sales and marketing efforts… Continue reading Kinetic Green appoints Pankaj Sharma as President of the two-wheeler business
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Audi begins using AI system for quality control of spot welds
Audi is pushing forward with the digitalisation of its production activities. Following a successful pilot project, the German luxury carmaker has begun rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI) system for quality-control of spot welds in car body construction. The AI was developed and tested beforehand at the Neckarsulm plant. By the end of the year,… Continue reading Audi begins using AI system for quality control of spot welds
Tech Talk: How does steer-by-wire work?
Steer-by-wire is one of those technologies that has remained on the fringes for a couple of decades and, except for a couple of production examples and in racing, hasn’t been adopted in the mainstream yet. It is due in the Toyota bZ4X this year, though, and will be in the Lexus RZ 450e in 2024. Infiniti introduced it… Continue reading Tech Talk: How does steer-by-wire work?
UAW prepares to begin contract talks with Detroit 3
UAW contract talks kick off this week, with Jeep-parent Stellantis starting Thursday followed by Ford on Friday and General Motors on July 18, and the union is already ensuring a departure from previous bargaining. In the past, the launch was noted for its ceremonial aspects, with a handshake and lots of people in attendance. That’s… Continue reading UAW prepares to begin contract talks with Detroit 3
There’s a lot riding on GM’s move away from Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in EVs
Does GM know something Apple doesn’t? Or has the automaker overplayed its hand in a way that could damage the launch of its vital upcoming electric vehicles? We may know by the end of this year. GM has bet potentially billions of dollars on its ability to beat the champion of tech usability at its… Continue reading There’s a lot riding on GM’s move away from Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in EVs
Used car prices expected to stabilize following major decline in June
Pre-owned vehicles are seen at the Roger Beasley South dealership lot in Austin, Texas, June 7, 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT — Wholesale used vehicle prices posted their largest decline last month since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, as prices are set to stabilize during the second half of this year. Cox… Continue reading Used car prices expected to stabilize following major decline in June
UAW President Shawn Fain says he won’t shake automaker CEO hands until a deal is reached
Labor talks between the United Auto Workers and Detroit’s three automakers will begin this week without the traditional public handshake ceremonies between the two parties. It’s another sign of the new UAW leaders’ determination to operate differently from their predecessors. UAW President Shawn Fain has called employers like General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and… Continue reading UAW President Shawn Fain says he won’t shake automaker CEO hands until a deal is reached
Used-car prices fall by the most since the start of the pandemic
Used-car prices in the U.S. fell 4.2% in June from May, the largest drop since the pandemic began, and were down 10.3% from the previous year, as a key measure of inflation eases. The price drop in June was the biggest ever for the month and among the largest in the history of the used-car… Continue reading Used-car prices fall by the most since the start of the pandemic
Biden’s push for EVs pits green-energy agenda against UAW
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Why tires – not tailpipes – are spewing more pollution from your cars
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 Why tires – not tailpipes – are spewing more pollution from your cars