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2024 Buick Encore GX: My 60-second takeaway on small SUV’s big display and other features
The 2024 Buick Encore GX subcompact SUV feels almost completely new, thanks to upgrades that include a new instrument panel, improved connectivity and styling tweaks. It’s a significant improvement for a little SUV that already offered appealing looks and features at a good price. The details of my test drive What is it? 2024 Buick… Continue reading 2024 Buick Encore GX: My 60-second takeaway on small SUV’s big display and other features
Chrysler promises contemporary, edgy design for 1st fully electric vehicle
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for the first 3 months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Exclusive investigative reporting that fights for the truth, exposes corruption and gives voice to the voiceless all across Michigan. Comprehensive coverage of Michigan’s auto industry, including in-depth analysis of Ford, GM, and Stellantis’… Continue reading Chrysler promises contemporary, edgy design for 1st fully electric vehicle
Chinese Tesla rival shares dive 11% after it forecasts a plunge in car deliveries
A XPeng Inc. G6 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). The company is hoping the release of the new car will boost sales which plunged in the first quarter. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Chinese electric vehicle firm Xpeng dropped on Wednesday after the company reported earnings that missed expectations and forecast… Continue reading Chinese Tesla rival shares dive 11% after it forecasts a plunge in car deliveries
Elon Musk says his days are ‘long and complicated’ splitting time between SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, speaks with CNBC on May 16th, 2023. David A. Grogan | CNBC Elon Musk added to his work portfolio late last year, when he acquired Twitter for $44 billion and appointed himself CEO. While he recently announced a successor for that role, the job is currently still his, and he… Continue reading Elon Musk says his days are ‘long and complicated’ splitting time between SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter
MEDC launches consortium of higher ed, employers to prepare semiconductor workforce
The Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state’s economic development organization, is spearheading the launch of a consortium of higher education institutions and employers to train workers for jobs in the growing semiconductor industry. That’s according to an announcement Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, MEDC officials, and founding members of the consortium. The MEDC,… Continue reading MEDC launches consortium of higher ed, employers to prepare semiconductor workforce
GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant
An Indiana county council on Tuesday evening approved tax incentives for a $3.5 billion battery plant investment by General Motors Co. and battery partner Samsung SDI. The St. Joseph County Council unanimously approved a development agreement and tax abatements for the project that would be the largest seen in the area if the companies decide… Continue reading GM receives tax incentives to support potential $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant
Dingell challenges GOP lawmaker over claim that Ford does China’s bidding
Washington — A GOP lawmaker from Virginia used a Congressional subcommittee hearing Tuesday to allege that a Chinese company will control Ford Motor Co.’s $3.5 billion battery plant in Marshall. By the end of the hearing, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, had joined the panel to rebut the claims. Dingell serves on the Energy… Continue reading Dingell challenges GOP lawmaker over claim that Ford does China’s bidding
HELP: Stellantis tests alerts for disabled vehicles ahead
Auburn Hills — The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles said Tuesday it’s testing infotainment screen pop-up messages to alert drivers of upcoming disabled vehicles. The technology would augment Stellantis NV’s already-deployed Emergency Vehicle Alert System that messages drivers of its model-year 2018 or newer vehicles about ambulances, fire trucks and… Continue reading HELP: Stellantis tests alerts for disabled vehicles ahead
New BMW 520i is last pure-combustion 5 Series
The basis for the new 5-series – which is also set to spawn a successor to the 5-series Touring in early 2024, is BMW’s Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform. The new model, which dons a more muscular look, is still dominated by BMW’s classic kidney grille, which, on internal combustion engine and plug-in hybrid models, receives… Continue reading New BMW 520i is last pure-combustion 5 Series