Maybe we can all agree on something. It’s that, everything else being equal, having the ability to temporarily lose the roof on a supercar is better than not. Disagree? Come on, don’t be pious. Of course coupés are way cooler, being more pure-bred and motorsporty, and generally no-nonsense. But it’s also important to accept that… Continue reading Ferrari 296 GTS
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Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars
Car dealership Carvana accuses Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of violating state laws after the state suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi late last week and it wants the courts to intervene. On Thursday evening, Carvana filed injunction motions with the Michigan Court of Claims asking for an immediate stop to… Continue reading Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars
Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut
The plant that produces the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as well as the older version of the Ram 1500 pickup is dropping one of its three shifts, a move that a company spokeswoman said would lead to a cut in hours for certain employees but not actual job cuts. Ann Marie Fortunate, a spokeswoman… Continue reading Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe. Go to Source
Nikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty of fraud over statements he made while CEO of the EV company
Trevor Milton CEO of Nikola Massimo Pinca | Reuters Trevor Milton, the founder and former chairman and CEO of electric heavy truck maker Nikola, was found guilty in federal court Friday of three of four counts of fraud relating to false statements he made to drive up the value of Nikola’s stock. Milton was charged… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty of fraud over statements he made while CEO of the EV company
Inside the only lithium producer in the U.S., which provides the critical mineral used in batteries by Tesla, EV makers
watch now SILVER PEAK, Nev. — On the edge of Western Nevada, hours from a major city and miles down private dirt roads, lies the United States’ only lithium-producing plant. The nearest town is Tonopah — population 2,179 — where a prospector discovered silver at the turn of the 20th century. The town’s mining roots… Continue reading Inside the only lithium producer in the U.S., which provides the critical mineral used in batteries by Tesla, EV makers
Sony and Honda plan to start U.S. deliveries of their electric vehicle in 2026
Yasuhide Mizuno, the chairman and CEO of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 13, 2022. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Sony-Honda joint venture focused on electric vehicles plans to begin deliveries to the United States and Japan in 2026. Sony Honda Mobility, as it’s… Continue reading Sony and Honda plan to start U.S. deliveries of their electric vehicle in 2026
Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of defrauding investors
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud for misleading investors in the electric truck company, a stunning downfall for the door-to-door salesman turned billionaire who promised to revolutionize the auto industry. Milton, 40, was found guilty Friday of one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud by a federal jury… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of defrauding investors
Carvana seeks temporary restraining order against Michigan after license suspension
Online used-car retailer Carvana is seeking a temporary restraining order against the state of Michigan after the Secretary of State’s office moved to suspend and revoke its license over no-title complaints from consumers. The Arizona-based company said in a statement Friday that it filed the motion in the state Court of Claims this week in… Continue reading Carvana seeks temporary restraining order against Michigan after license suspension
Jeep maker settles with California air regulators over emissions test violations
The maker of Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles has agreed to settle violations of air-quality regulations in California for $5.6 million, the California Air Resources Board said Friday. It’s CARB’s second enforcement action in four years against FCA US LLC, which is the North American business of Stellantis NV. The violations affected more than 30,000… Continue reading Jeep maker settles with California air regulators over emissions test violations