After decimating the affordable VW’s lineup for 2022, only two variants remain destined for the U.S.: the hopped-up GTI and the even-hoppier Golf R. Go to Source
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Lexus’ new Teammate hands-free driving feature made me put my hands on the wheel
I was the first ‘civilian’ in the world to test the Lexus Teammate hands-free system on public roads. It does exactly what Toyota wants it to do. Go to Source
California will allow GM-backed Cruise to transport passengers in driverless test vehicles
The California Public Utilities Commission authorized Cruise to give passengers rides in prototype robotaxis. Go to Source
Ghosn ‘happy and satisfied’ after grilling by French investigators
Beirut — Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has answered hundreds of questions by French investigators over the past week in Beirut and was “happy and satisfied” to have had the opportunity to explain himself over accusations of financial misconduct, his lawyers said Friday. The four and a half days of questioning marked the first opportunity for… Continue reading Ghosn ‘happy and satisfied’ after grilling by French investigators
Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
Nissan Motor Co. is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya electric vehicle, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors. When the Ariya SUV was first unveiled in July last year, Nissan said it was scheduled to go on sale in mid-2021.… Continue reading Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
Henry Ford’s short trip in his first vehicle 125 years ago changed our lives forever
On this date 125 years ago, Henry Ford finished building his first four-wheeled vehicle and drove it on the streets of Detroit. It was called the Quadricycle. “And the rest, as they say, is history,” wrote a Ford retiree to the Free Press on Friday. In the early morning of June 4, 1896, just before his 33rd… Continue reading Henry Ford’s short trip in his first vehicle 125 years ago changed our lives forever
Ford stock was cheaper than a sandwich. Now shareholders are gloating.
Ford is viewed as following Tesla into a focused, all-electric strategy and taking the battery-operated vehicles to a new level. Go to Source
Ex-UAW leader Gary Jones deserves more than two years in prison, feds say
Detroit — Prosecutors want former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones to spend more than two years in federal prison for helping steal as much as $1.5 million from union members. In revealing the desired 28-month prison term Thursday, prosecutors also requested that Jones pay $550,000 in restitution to the UAW, $42,000 to the IRS and a forfeiture of $151,377 for his role… Continue reading Ex-UAW leader Gary Jones deserves more than two years in prison, feds say
A Japanese paper company wants to make a wooden rival to car batteries
It’s a potential leap in technology that most scientists remain skeptical about, but which a Japanese paper producer is determined to pursue. Go to Source
Stellantis touts $1M neighborhood effort on Detroit’s east side but protesters say it’s not enough
Stellantis planned the kickoff for its “Greenest Initiative” Thursday to showcase a three-year, $1 million effort to support the east-side neighborhoods around its Detroit Assembly Complex, but protesters, doing their best to drown out the assembled speakers, criticized the world’s No. 4 automaker for “environmental racism.” The contrast highlighted conflicting views around a development touted… Continue reading Stellantis touts $1M neighborhood effort on Detroit’s east side but protesters say it’s not enough