General Motors has set the end of January as the time to start bringing U.S. salaried employees back to the office for at least three days a week, the Free Press has learned. Earlier this week, GM department heads started meeting with their teams to discuss the automaker’s plans to bring the workforce back to… Continue reading GM to bring salaried workers back to office 3 days a week starting Jan. 30
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‘Rotting from the inside out’ — How to avoid buying a car flooded by Hurricane Ian
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Carvana’s request to lift Novi license suspension denied
Online used-car retailer Carvana’s license to operate its Novi dealership remains suspended after a judge denied the company’s request to block the state’s suspension. Court of Claims Judge Thomas Cameron said in an opinion filed Wednesday that Carvana “failed to establish sufficient danger of irreparable harm.” Carvana had requested a temporary restraining order against the… Continue reading Carvana’s request to lift Novi license suspension denied
New EV charging stations to dot highways beginning next year
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GM white-collar employees to return to office 3 days a week Jan. 30
General Motors Co. has informed its white-collar workforce they have to return three days a week to the office starting at the end of January. Specific details of how they return will be worked out between leaders and their teams. The move comes after backlash from workers when an abrupt alert was sent out on… Continue reading GM white-collar employees to return to office 3 days a week Jan. 30
Driverless car development sets ablaze a bonfire of billions
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‘Automotive lightweighting is nothing but rightweighting’
As environmental legislation becomes more stringent around the world, light weighting metal is a critical component that will allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive sector to continue and meet emission targets. The desire for lighter cars directly affects weight and fuel consumption, improving mileage and lowering CO2 emissions. This was the view of… Continue reading ‘Automotive lightweighting is nothing but rightweighting’
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) means some older cars need to pay a fee to enter the capital. Here are all the details. The London ULEZ was introduced in 2019, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles driving on the streets of the capital. Other cities, such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Oxford, are set to follow… Continue reading London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know
Treasury U-turns add further challenges for company car fleets
Fleet stakeholders are demanding urgent policy clarity from the government, claiming the policy U-turns of new chancellor Jeremy Hunt are fuelling uncertainty for company car drivers and fleet managers. Monday’s announcement reversed most of the tax changes set out in the ‘growth plan’ of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng less than a month ago, hoping to… Continue reading Treasury U-turns add further challenges for company car fleets
Total Energies and Valeo partner to innovate battery cooling in EVs
Global multi-energy company Total Energies and Valeo have announced that they have signed an agreement to develop an innovative way of cooling electric vehicle batteries using a new, very high-performance dielectric fluid. The two companies claim not only would this innovation improve the way electric vehicles are used, but it would also reduce their carbon footprint.… Continue reading Total Energies and Valeo partner to innovate battery cooling in EVs