Top thinker, author Malcolm Gladwell to speak at Detroit Auto Show’s Mobility Global Forum

Malcolm Gladwell, global thinker and author, has been announced as the featured speaker at the North American International Detroit Auto Show’s Mobility Global Forum. Gladwell, who is set to speak at the forum Sept. 14, is the author of six New York Times bestsellers. He is one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers, along with… Continue reading Top thinker, author Malcolm Gladwell to speak at Detroit Auto Show’s Mobility Global Forum

Tesla hasn’t issued final pricing or specs for Cybertruck as Musk memo warns of manufacturing challenges

The Tesla Cybertruck during a tour of the Elkhorn Battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, June 6, 2022. Nik Coury | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promoting the company’s long-delayed, sci-fi inspired Cybertruck on social media this week. However, the electric vehicle maker still hasn’t issued final pricing… Continue reading Tesla hasn’t issued final pricing or specs for Cybertruck as Musk memo warns of manufacturing challenges

Where Uber’s climate and autonomous driving goals will meet in the future

Back when Uber Technologies was going public in 2019, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi gave a low-key warning: The profit gusher would not really begin until the company developed self-driving vehicles, a project on which it was then investing heavily. In the meantime, Uber lost more than $25 billion, as its early autonomous-vehicle program floundered and it… Continue reading Where Uber’s climate and autonomous driving goals will meet in the future

Robotaxis are making enemies as they go around San Francisco

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EV batteries, China targets of Republicans at first presidential debate

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Review: 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade

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Payne: Cruisin’ Plum Crazy in the last Charger Hellcat

Birmingham — It was a Plum Crazy Dream Cruise week. I drove a Plum Crazy-painted 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak on Woodward all weekend. Plum Crazy fun to drive. And it’s Plum Crazy that this is the last year Dodge will sell this popular, iconic popular sedan. If Corvette is Cruise King, then… Continue reading Payne: Cruisin’ Plum Crazy in the last Charger Hellcat

Lexus LM debuts in India

Lexus has revealed the first set of details of the upcoming second-generation LM MPV in India – a sister model to the Toyota Vellfire – and commenced bookings today. This is the first time Lexus has brought the LM – which stands for Luxury Mover – to India, as in its first-gen guise, it was exclusive to the Chinese market. New Lexus… Continue reading Lexus LM debuts in India

SMEV appoints R K Misra as its new President

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the apex body of the Indian Electric Vehicle industry, has announced the appointment of R K Misra, Co-founder of Yulu Bikes and Director at Magna Yuma, as its new President for 2023-24. R K Misra said, “The Indian electric mobility sector is at a crucial juncture and… Continue reading SMEV appoints R K Misra as its new President

‘In some cases, India is a benchmark for Stellantis’ global operations’: Billy Hayes

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Citroen brands in India is looking at possibilities to strengthen the portfolio of products from these two brands. The group owns 14 brands including marque ones like Alfa Romeo and theerstwhile European giants Fiat and Peugeot. Some of them are being considered for the Indian market, but Billy… Continue reading ‘In some cases, India is a benchmark for Stellantis’ global operations’: Billy Hayes