Testing for the new, facelifted Porsche Cayenne has reached its final stages, with the German car maker subjecting its updated luxury flagship to a series of endurance tests and technology trials across four continents. Pre-production and prototype versions of the new Cayenne, which will receive what has been described as “one of the most extensive… Continue reading New 2023 Porsche Cayenne ramps up for imminent reveal
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Ram’s first electric pickup name has familiar ring
The long-awaited electric pickup by Ram Trucks will add a twist to a familiar name. The Stellantis brand confirmed on Thursday that the truck — production of which is slated to begin next year — will be called the Ram 1500 REV. More:Ram 1500 electric pickup concept described as ‘brutiful’ Two teaser images were also… Continue reading Ram’s first electric pickup name has familiar ring
GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability study ranking
Ford CEO Jim Farley has said again and again it’s essential the automaker improve quality, and the new 2023 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released Thursday shows Ford and Lincoln among the worst brands. Meanwhile, General Motors sees Cadillac, Chevrolet and Buick ranking among the best. J.D. Power, a prestigious consumer insights company that… Continue reading GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability study ranking
New GM partnership gives automaker long-term supply of semiconductor chips
After nearly two years of a global shortage of semiconductor chips that crippled new-car production across the industry, General Motors has locked in exclusive production of a significant portion of the chips it will need for future cars. GM and GlobalFoundries, a global manufacturer of semiconductor chips, on Thursday announced a long-term agreement where GF… Continue reading New GM partnership gives automaker long-term supply of semiconductor chips
Labor Department investigated Ram Trucks plant on complaint about nursing mother
Nursing mothers at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant were forced to wait up to 20 minutes to access lactation rooms in some cases, and investigators were told that the company required a doctor’s note and child’s birth certificate in order to use the rooms, which is improper, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As… Continue reading Labor Department investigated Ram Trucks plant on complaint about nursing mother
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV boasts more space, features to compete with Hyundai, Kia
Toyota has added a new, bigger member to its family of SUVs, offering a larger third row of seats to compete with vehicles like the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade and Chevrolet Traverse family hauling SUVs. The 2024 Grand Highlander debuts at the Chicago auto show this week and goes on sale later this year. The Grand… Continue reading 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV boasts more space, features to compete with Hyundai, Kia
Energy Department Will Loan $2 Billion to Redwood Materials
The Energy Department on Thursday announced a $2 billion loan to help a Nevada company step up production of critical components of electric vehicle batteries. The company, Redwood Materials, plans to use the loan to expand a manufacturing campus near Reno, Nev., where it makes some of the components from new and recycled sources. The… Continue reading Energy Department Will Loan $2 Billion to Redwood Materials
General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply
General Motors has reached an agreement with a large computer chip maker to help ensure it has a steady supply of semiconductors as it ramps up production of electric vehicles and complex components that require increases in computing power. Under the agreement, the chip maker, GlobalFoundries, agreed to set aside a portion of its manufacturing… Continue reading General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply
Redwood Materials scores a new $2 billion loan to build out battery recycling facility in Nevada
JB Straubel sits down with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau at Redwood Materials. Redwood Materials has attained a $2 billion loan commitment from the Department of Energy, the agency announced on Thursday via its loan programs office. The battery-recycling startup will use the funding to build and expand its battery recycling facility outside of Reno, Nevada. The… Continue reading Redwood Materials scores a new $2 billion loan to build out battery recycling facility in Nevada
General Motors signs deal with GlobalFoundries for exclusive U.S. semiconductor production
The global chip shortage will continue, and consumers will have to pay for it, an analyst from the International Data Corporation said. Sasirin Pamai | Istock | Getty Images General Motors has signed a long-term agreement with GlobalFoundries to establish exclusive production capacity of U.S.-produced semiconductor chips, the companies announced Thursday. The deal, which they’re… Continue reading General Motors signs deal with GlobalFoundries for exclusive U.S. semiconductor production