Seven major automakers announced a plan on Wednesday to nearly double the number of fast chargers in the United States in an effort to address one of the main reasons that people hesitate to buy electric cars. The carmakers — BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis — will initially invest… Continue reading G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers
Category: US Motoring Press
A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources
“The truck is the battery,” John Reigard said, a hint of pride in his voice. The family purchased the F-150 Lightning just over a year ago, and they have lost power several times since: at Christmastime, after family members had arrived for the holidays; during a late winter storm in March; and on a summer… Continue reading A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout Delayed by Slow Battery Production
General Motors is investing tens of billions of dollars to produce new electric vehicles and, it hopes, catch up to Tesla. But those ambitious goals appear distant. This year, the company is struggling to produce a new electric car battery pack meant for the electric vehicles it plans to introduce over several years. On Tuesday,… Continue reading G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout Delayed by Slow Battery Production
Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
Reeves Callaway, who started out driving fast cars and then focused on creating them, including one that set a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, died on July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. He was 75. His company, Callaway Cars, said the cause was injuries from a fall. Mr.… Continue reading Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
A licensing agreement between Ford Motor and a major Chinese battery maker is facing scrutiny by Republican lawmakers, who say it could make an American automaker reliant on a company with links to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. In a letter sent to Ford on Thursday, the chairs of the House Select Committee on… Continue reading Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
Here’s how a union strike could impact Ford — and what Jim Cramer thinks about the stock
High-stakes negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers could lead to a strike later this month, putting added pressure on already beaten-down shares of Ford Motor (F). The risk of a walkout by the union has also created near-term uncertainty for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis (STLA) — the Dutch owner of the… Continue reading Here’s how a union strike could impact Ford — and what Jim Cramer thinks about the stock
BMW to use Amazon cloud technology to build its autonomous driving features for new EVs
BMW revealed the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, a concept electric vehicle that will underpin its foray into battery-powered cars. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC MUNICH — BMW will build its semi-autonomous driver assistance system on Amazon’s cloud computing technology, the two companies said Tuesday. The German automaker’s next-generation advanced driver assistance system, or ADAS, will feature… Continue reading BMW to use Amazon cloud technology to build its autonomous driving features for new EVs
Chinese electric carmakers ramp up push overseas, setting up clash with U.S., European auto giants
BYD launched the BYD Seal in Europe at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany. The electric sedan has a starting price of 44,900 euros ($48,479). Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Munich, GERMANY — The IAA in Munich, Germany is one of Europe’s most high-profile auto shows. And it was dominated by Chinese electric car firms… Continue reading Chinese electric carmakers ramp up push overseas, setting up clash with U.S., European auto giants
US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
Detroit – The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said it has made an initial decision that the inflators made by ARC Automotive… Continue reading US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
Ford’s sales post slight gain in August
Ford Motor Co.’s sales ticked up 2% year-over-year in August, according to numbers released Tuesday. The Dearborn automaker sold 161,300 new vehicles in the United States last month, up from 158,088 in August 2022. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles, which make up the bulk of Ford’s sales, were essentially flat compared to a year… Continue reading Ford’s sales post slight gain in August