SaveLIFE Foundation conducts tactical urbanism trial in Bengaluru

In an effort to save lives and make Bengaluru roads safe for all, the SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), with support from HDFC ERGO General Insurance and in close partnership with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Bengaluru Traffic Police, has launched a Tactical Urbanism Trial… Continue reading SaveLIFE Foundation conducts tactical urbanism trial in Bengaluru

2023 Porsche Cayenne shows all-new interior before 18 April debut

Billed as “one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche” by the firm, the new Cayenne has already been put through its paces in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, covering more than four million test kilometres in prototype form. Ramping up to its appearance at Shanghai, the SUV took on… Continue reading 2023 Porsche Cayenne shows all-new interior before 18 April debut

Unity ahead of bargaining battles is key theme on Day 3 of UAW special bargaining convention

Chuck Browning had a message for delegates during the final day of the UAW special bargaining convention in Detroit and for anyone else who cared to hear it: The United Auto Workers isn’t a divided union; the election is over, and the companies better get ready. “Let the world hear: We’re united when it comes… Continue reading Unity ahead of bargaining battles is key theme on Day 3 of UAW special bargaining convention

GM to offer a high-end design center exclusively for Celestiq clients

For the select few who pass General Motors’ vetting process and qualify to buy the ultra-luxury Celestiq electric vehicle, the automaker will give them access to a design facility, to be called Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, where they can work directly with designers to personalize their car. Cadillac will hand-build the Celestiq and is expected… Continue reading GM to offer a high-end design center exclusively for Celestiq clients

How UAW’s transforming itself ahead of contract talks with automakers

The UAW will take a new direction under a new and relatively unknown leader after what’s been a turbulent few years as the union emerges from a scandal and enters a new era of unifying to fight for a new contract with Detroit automakers. For the first time, the UAW has a leader elected by… Continue reading How UAW’s transforming itself ahead of contract talks with automakers

Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board

Lansing — Michigan’s economic development board on Tuesday approved $132 million in grants for electric vehicle and semiconductor businesses, with the largest portion of the money — roughly $120 million — going toward land acquisition and preparation at Ford Motor Co.’s planned Blue Oval Battery Park in Marshall. Additionally, semiconductor manufacturer AyDeeKay in Auburn Hills… Continue reading Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board

Five significant moments from the UAW’s bargaining convention

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Stellantis CEO: There may not be enough raw materials to electrify globe

The CEO of the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles says he’s not sure there will be enough raw materials to replace the existing fleet of fossil fuel-powered vehicles with all-electric vehicles. The comments from Stellantis NV’s Carlos Tavares came Wednesday during the Freedom of Mobility Forum, a platform the automaker… Continue reading Stellantis CEO: There may not be enough raw materials to electrify globe

Despite IRA, China’s grip on EV supply chain proving difficult to unwind

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EU takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars

European Union officials signed off on a deal that effectively ends the sale of most new combustion engines from 2035 after Germany received provisions for how certain high-end vehicles may get a future exemption if they run solely on e-fuels. Energy ministers from the bloc’s 27 member states formally adopted rules Tuesday that will mean… Continue reading EU takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars