Nikola Motor Company Source: Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy truck maker Nikola said Thursday that its planned acquisition of battery-pack maker Romeo Power will now proceed, after Romeo Power shareholders agreed to tender just over half of the company’s outstanding shares. In August, Nikola said it had agreed to acquire Romeo Power, a California-based maker… Continue reading Nikola can complete its deal to acquire Romeo Power after clearing key hurdle
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Supply woes: Corvette production down next week
General Motors Co. is halting production next week of the 2023 Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06 at its Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant for an unspecified parts constraint not related to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. “Our supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams are working closely with our supply base to mitigate any further impact on production… Continue reading Supply woes: Corvette production down next week
Payne: L-yeah. Family-friendly Jeep Wagoneer L explores America’s frontier
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Stellantis to cut shift at Warren plant that makes Jeep Wagoneer, Ram Classic
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UAW members claim voting rights violation ahead of first direct election
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Ford to open R&D center in Atlanta in bid to attract tech talent
Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced it is opening a new research and development center in Atlanta, a move the automaker said is aimed at building a pipeline of software experts by tapping into the city’s diverse pool of tech talent. The Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center, or FARIC, joins R&D facilities Ford already… Continue reading Ford to open R&D center in Atlanta in bid to attract tech talent
Polestar 2 will remain brand’s smallest EV – for now
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has said the firm has no plans to launch a car smaller than the Polestar 2 in the future, stating that the goal is to focus on a select, rounded portfolio. The Sino-Swedish firm launched the 510bhp, £85,500 Polestar 3 large SUV earlier this week, which follows the 2 saloon. It has also… Continue reading Polestar 2 will remain brand’s smallest EV – for now
2024 Mini Convertible to be built at Oxford plant
The next-generation Mini Convertible will be built in at the Oxford plant, the firm’s boss has confirmed. Stefanie Wurst said production of the Convertible would switch to Oxford from the Netherlands in its next generation in 2024 or 2025, and be built alongside petrol-powered versions of the upcoming three- and five-door Mini models in their next… Continue reading 2024 Mini Convertible to be built at Oxford plant
Yamaha launches new range of electric bikes
Fabled motorbike manufacturer Yamaha is branching out into the world of electric bikes after unveiling three new e-bikes for mountain, gravel and urban segments. Earlier this year the firm revealed its plans to launch a new range of e-bikes in a Youtube premiere called Switch On, where Yamaha showcased its future electric scooters and mopeds.… Continue reading Yamaha launches new range of electric bikes
New partnership promises smoother journeys for road users
Drivers in the West Midlands are being promised smoother journeys thanks to a new partnership between traffic controllers and Waze, a route guidance provider. A combination of increased investment and road construction projects, the ending of covid lockdowns and events such as the 2022 Commonwealth Games have caused an increase in levels of traffic, congestion… Continue reading New partnership promises smoother journeys for road users