With investigations and lawsuits over accidents adding skepticism toward fully driverless technology, car companies are betting on systems that take some, but not all, control. Go to Source
Category: US Motoring Press
At Detroit Auto Show, Biden Announces Money for Charging Stations
The president announced the first phase of a plan to invest $7.5 billion toward building a national network for recharging electric vehicles. Go to Source
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks! Go to Source
Trevor Milton of Nikola Begins Trial in Fraud Case
Prosecutors say Trevor Milton, former chief executive of Nikola, lured retail investors with lies about the electric truck company’s technology. Go to Source
Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe
The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart. Go to Source
The Unusual Cool of Saabs
A car whose peculiarities resist utility. Go to Source
In Energy Crunch, Germany Turns Down Heat but Won’t Limit Autobahn Speeds
Putting general restrictions on the country’s storied highways is a simple step to save energy, carbon emissions and lives. But even with the Greens in power, the country is unlikely to take it. Go to Source
Auto dealer stocks rally despite Wall Street’s ‘demand destruction’ theory
Vehicles are displayed for sale at an AutoNation car dealership on April 21, 2022 in Valencia, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT – Shares of AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive and other automotive dealers rallied Thursday following strong third-quarter earnings and optimistic outlooks regarding consumer demand for new vehicles. The results and comments followed concerns… Continue reading Auto dealer stocks rally despite Wall Street’s ‘demand destruction’ theory
Inside the world’s first affordable solar-powered electric vehicle: The $25,000 Sono Motors Sion
Germany company Sono Motors says it will bring a solar-powered electric vehicle to market in Europe in mid-2023. Sono has brought the car, called the Sion, on a tour throughout the U.S., in anticipation of its eventual domestic release. Priced at $25,000, the car is more affordable than most EVs on the U.S. market. It… Continue reading Inside the world’s first affordable solar-powered electric vehicle: The $25,000 Sono Motors Sion
Ford’s earnings beat, significant free cash flow mean we’re sticking with the auto stock
Ford Motor (F) reported an earnings beat for the third quarter, while demonstrating solid free cash flow — a key reason why the Club still backs the automaker. Go to Source