General Motors Co. confirmed Wednesday it’s halting production of the Chevrolet Corvette in Bowling Green, Kentucky, next week because of an unspecified parts shortage. “Our supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams are working closely with our supply base to mitigate any further impact on production to meet the strong demand for our products,” spokesperson Dan… Continue reading Parts woes: Corvette plant down next week
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Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
Detroit – Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the the automaker’s top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight. Also included is… Continue reading Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
House panel advances $575M in state incentives for battery plant projects
Proposals to grant a combined $575 million in state incentives to three major battery manufacturing projects advanced Wednesday with approvals from the Democratic-controlled Michigan House Appropriations Committee. The committee, on a 16-12 party-line vote, approved transferring $175 million for a Gotion Inc. project outside of Big Rapids, $200 million for an Our Next Energy project… Continue reading House panel advances $575M in state incentives for battery plant projects
VW gets ready to reveal a people’s car for the electric age
Volkswagen is about to do what Tesla didn’t during its recent investor day: show off an affordable electric vehicle for the masses. The German automaker plans to preview a model that will start below €25,000 ($26,600) and has been using the hashtag #VWforthepeople to promote the event it’s hosting Wednesday in Hamburg. EV blogs and… Continue reading VW gets ready to reveal a people’s car for the electric age
The human cost of distracted driving is mounting with deaths, injuries
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New all-electric Ford E-Transit Custom to arrive with 236 miles of range
Ford is ramping up its plans to bring four new electric vans to the market by 2024 with the upcoming E-Transit Custom, E-Transit Courier and E-Tourneo Courier set to join the recently unveiled E-Tourneo Custom. A previous teaser image had shown the four shadowy vehicles along with the full-size e-Transit. We expect the rest of… Continue reading New all-electric Ford E-Transit Custom to arrive with 236 miles of range
Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option
Ford is on a big electrification push and the brand’s Ford Performance division is part of it, with the big-selling Puma ST now available with an electrified, mild-hybrid powertrain mated to a Powershift seven-speed automatic gearbox. Both are firsts for the Puma ST, which has been manual-only up to now. The engine is the most… Continue reading Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option
New Volkswagen ID 2all concept to be revealed tonight: watch here
Those privy to the early proposals of the redesigned ID 2 say it sits halfway between the existing internal-combustion-engined Volkswagen Polo and Golf in terms of exterior dimensions, with a length put at “around 4250mm”. With a relatively short bonnet and flat floor, it is claimed to offer “the sort of interior space of models… Continue reading New Volkswagen ID 2all concept to be revealed tonight: watch here
MINI Electric: how its tech helps you stay connected
With its standout style, dependable range and amped-up all-electric driving character, the MINI Electric is the perfect EV for every occasion. Add in the cost-saving benefits of home top-ups, zero road tax and urban emission zone exemption, and MINI ownership becomes even more affordable and even more sustainable than ever before. We haven’t even got… Continue reading MINI Electric: how its tech helps you stay connected
Government freezes 5p fuel duty cut as part of 2023 spring budget
The UK government has frozen its 5p fuel duty cut, initially introduced last year, in a decision which has been welcomed by key players in the country’s automotive industry. Announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of his 2023 spring budget, the cut will remain at 5p for an additional twelve months, which Hunt says… Continue reading Government freezes 5p fuel duty cut as part of 2023 spring budget