A Polestar 4 electric SUV is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 18, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images MUNICH — Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar plans to launch a smartphone in December alongside deliveries… Continue reading Tesla rival Polestar plans own smartphone launch alongside its first electric SUV in China
Category: US Motoring Press
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leading trade mission to Japan
Lansing — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is on a seven-day trade mission to Japan this week, in hopes of securing investments in automotive and advanced manufacturing. Whitmer’s office announced the trip in a press release Wednesday, saying it marked the first visit by a Michigan governor to Japan since 2017, when then-Gov. Rick Snyder journeyed… Continue reading Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leading trade mission to Japan
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached deal as contracts end next week
Detroit — The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week. “That’s the plan,” President Shawn Fain responded when asked if the union would strike any of the companies that… Continue reading UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached deal as contracts end next week
Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little control over data collected
Boston — Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds, with half also saying they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order. The proliferation of sensors in automobiles — from telematics to fully digitized… Continue reading Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little control over data collected
Cummins, Daimler and Paccar partner on $3 billion battery plant for electric trucks
Daimler Truck, Cummins and Paccar are forming a joint venture to build a battery plant in the U.S. to help accelerate production of electric trucks. The factory is expected to cost between $2 billion and $3 billion to supply 21 gigawatt hours of power, the companies said Wednesday in a statement. China’s EVE Energy will… Continue reading Cummins, Daimler and Paccar partner on $3 billion battery plant for electric trucks
Meet Scott Bell, the Chevy guy leading the bowtie brand in its EV transition
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Audi SQ8 e-tron: how it brings the fun back to electric driving
Vorsprung trim adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel, side and rear sunblinds, power closing doors, a large panoramic sunroof, adaptive windscreen wipers, two USB-C ports with rear charging, Twin Leather Pack and Audi’s advanced key which lets you keep the key in your pocket or a bag at all times. Furthermore, the… Continue reading Audi SQ8 e-tron: how it brings the fun back to electric driving
New MG 3 inbound as affordable petrol supermini for 2024
The replacement for the MG 3 has been spotted testing on public roads in Hungary ahead of its launch before the end of next year. Spotted under heavy camouflage, the firm’s smallest hatchback will receive a complete redesign, with squat proportions, slimmer front and rear lights and new wheel designs. Despite MG focusing more on electric power with the launch… Continue reading New MG 3 inbound as affordable petrol supermini for 2024
Toyota shocks with £135k luxury SUV to rival Bentley Bentayga
The Toyota Century SUV has been unveiled as a £135,000 4×4 developed specially for chauffeur driving, with imposing proportions and wide-ranging technology upgrades. With order books opening today, Century worked to give the car imposing, squared-off proportions with a design said to be inspired by a loom shuttle, with smooth surfacing and chamfered corners for a… Continue reading Toyota shocks with £135k luxury SUV to rival Bentley Bentayga
Volkswagen slashes new car development times to 36 months
Volkswagen is looking to cut its development times of new cars from 54 months to 36 months in order to keep up with the quicker pace of development of Chinese rivals. Speaking at the Munich motor show, Volkswagen technical boss Kai Grunitz said the upcoming Volkswagen ID 2 was one of three pilot models working to… Continue reading Volkswagen slashes new car development times to 36 months