Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) is to supply approximately 50,000 tonnes of almost CO₂-free steel per year, to be launched in various Mercedes-Benz vehicle models The German luxury carmaker has signed a supply agreement with H2GS for supply of almost CO₂-free steel per year for its European press shops and deepened its partnership through… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to source 50,000 tonnes of almost CO₂-free steel from Swedish start-up
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Audi’s pilot project for glass recycling becomes standard
Audi plans to use glass made of up to 30% recycled material from car windows damaged beyond repair for the windshields in the Q4 e-tron, in the future. In doing so, Audi will successfully shift the ‘GlassLoop’ pilot project into standard production. Audi, in cooperation with its partner companies, is the first premium auto manufacturer to set… Continue reading Audi’s pilot project for glass recycling becomes standard
Infineon and Autotalks join forces to drive next-gen automotive V2X applications
Infineon Technologies AG and Autotalks have announced today that they are collaborating to deliver solutions for next-generation V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything communication) applications. In this collaboration, Infineon provides its automotive-grade HyperRam 3.0 memory to support Autotalks’ Tekton3 and Secton3 V2X reference designs. Tekton3 is a fully-integrated V2X system-on-chip (SoC) specifically designed for driving actions by connectivity. V2X… Continue reading Infineon and Autotalks join forces to drive next-gen automotive V2X applications
Future mid-engined Aston Martin cars to be exclusively limited-run
Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercars will be low-volume halo products, chairman Lawrence Stroll has told Autocar. Aston Martin had been expected to put a mainstream mid-engined supercar on sale by the middle of the decade, to rival the likes of the Ferrari 296 GTB. However, this has been put on ice, the focus for mid-engine models having… Continue reading Future mid-engined Aston Martin cars to be exclusively limited-run
Ford expands Escape, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair fire recall — and still doesn’t have a fix
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2023 Nissan Ariya has its work cut out to compete with other EVs
The transition to electric vehicles is simultaneously torturously slow and dizzyingly fast. Slow, if you’re an EV owner or shopper waiting for the convenience, availability and reliability of long-distance charging stations to rival gas stations. Dizzying, if you’re an automaker trying to keep up with competitors’ improvements. The Nissan Ariya is a victim of the… Continue reading 2023 Nissan Ariya has its work cut out to compete with other EVs
2023 Detroit Auto Show promises more brands, vehicle debuts and EV education
The 2023 Detroit auto show will feature displays by twice as many brands as last year’s edition, and the debuts of multiple new vehicles, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced Wednesday in a news release. The show will open to the public Sept. 16-24 at Huntington Place convention center on Detroit’s riverfront, with test drives… Continue reading 2023 Detroit Auto Show promises more brands, vehicle debuts and EV education
Dodge CEO will also lead Ram Trucks as Stellantis makes executive changes
Stellantis announced a series of executive changes Tuesday, including shifting leadership over the Ram Trucks brand ahead of the upcoming launch of the company’s first electric pickup, the 2025 Ram 1500 REV. The changes mean Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis will add Ram to his responsibilities, and Mike Koval, the current Ram chief, will become… Continue reading Dodge CEO will also lead Ram Trucks as Stellantis makes executive changes
GM invests about a quarter of a billion dollars in Canada truck plant it almost shut down
General Motors will invest CA$280 million ($208 million in U.S. dollars) to upgrade its Oshawa Assembly plant in Canada to build next generation full-size gasoline-powered pickups. GM made the announcement Tuesday, a day after it announced it will spend about $1 billion to upgrade two factories in Flint to build the next-generation heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado… Continue reading GM invests about a quarter of a billion dollars in Canada truck plant it almost shut down
Used car prices are falling as sales soften amid high interest rates
A sign reads ‘We Buy Used Cars!!’ at an auto dealership on February 15, 2023 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT – Wholesale used vehicle prices reached their lowest level of the year in May, as sales fell amid high interest rates and inflated retail prices. Cox Automotive reported Wednesday a 2.7%… Continue reading Used car prices are falling as sales soften amid high interest rates