Alpine targets sales and sportiness for GT X-Over SUV

The upcoming Alpine GT X-Over, a dynamically focused and aero-optimised sporting crossover to rival the Lotus Eletre and Polestar 3, will provide Alpine with the volume-focused, practical proposition it needs to achieve substantially increased global sales.  The GT X-Over will use the same CMF-EV architecture that underpins the Renault Mégane E-Tech hatchback and the larger Nissan… Continue reading Alpine targets sales and sportiness for GT X-Over SUV

Elon Musk says he will reinstate Twitter account of former President Donald Trump after online poll

An image of new Twitter owner Elon Musk is seen surrounded by Twitter logos in this photo illustration in Warsaw, Poland on 08 November, 2022.  STR | Nurphoto | Getty Images New Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk announced that he will reinstate the Twitter account of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Musk ran… Continue reading Elon Musk says he will reinstate Twitter account of former President Donald Trump after online poll

GM invests $45 million at Indiana casting foundry for EV production

General Motors Co. is investing $45 million at its Bedford, Indiana, aluminum die casting foundry to support future electric vehicle production, the automaker said Friday. The investment will expand the facility’s production capacity for EV drive unit castings for production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV full-size pickups. Work for the expansion… Continue reading GM invests $45 million at Indiana casting foundry for EV production

Ford recalling some F-150 vehicles due to wiper motor

Ford is recalling more than 550,00 F-150 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front windshield wiper motor may stop functioning, causing the wipers to stop working. The automobile maker said that the inoperative windshield wipers on the 2021-2022 models can reduce visibility in certain conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash.… Continue reading Ford recalling some F-150 vehicles due to wiper motor

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems showcases new hydrogen-electric truck

British commercial vehicle start-up Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has revealed plans to launch a zero-emission hydrogen-electric truck, with the firm aiming to become a leading innovator in the haulage industry.  Founded in 2017, HVS focuses on the ground-up development of hydro-electric commercial vehicles. The company is made up of industry specialists in the hydrogen and… Continue reading Hydrogen Vehicle Systems showcases new hydrogen-electric truck

Upcoming Toyota Innova Hycross to get hybrid powertrain

Ahead of its India-market reveal on November 25, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has confirmed that the new Innova – called Innova Hycross for the India market – will come with a hybrid powertrain option. The Innova Hycross will see a global reveal on November 21 in Indonesia, where it will be sold as the Toyota Innova Zenix. Powertrain options… Continue reading Upcoming Toyota Innova Hycross to get hybrid powertrain

UAW presidential candidate wants judge to extend deadline for election ballots

One of the five candidates running for president of the UAW has filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit requesting at least an additional month to have ballots returned in the union’s first direct election of top leaders. The lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Detroit by candidate Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker… Continue reading UAW presidential candidate wants judge to extend deadline for election ballots