Autocar Professional-NASSCOM Roundtable | Revolutionising Mobility: The Future of a Hyperconnected World As the global automotive industry makes the shift from basic vehicle connectivity to hyperconnectivity particularly with the advent of 5G technology, the mobility ecosystem is set to be revolutionised with the enormous possibilities and use cases that can now be tapped with the… Continue reading Autocar Professional-NASSCOM Roundtable | Revolutionising Mobility: The Future of a Hyperconnected World
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Car haulage firms find opportunity amid industry challenges
If you think driving a car transporter looks difficult, then spare a thought for the people running the business. Unpredictable demand, driver shortages and rising costs are among the challenges facing a sector still adjusting to Brexit and grappling with the after-effects of the Covid pandemic. Amid the turmoil, BCA Automotive, a major operator, took… Continue reading Car haulage firms find opportunity amid industry challenges
Insight: McLaren Applied capitalising on 2021 spin-off
Applied isn’t planning to turn into a mass maker of inverters but is looking to share its expertise with bigger manufacturers. “We’ve got it to a stage where it works properly and can be integrated with a motor,” says Fry. “What we need to do next is to get it ready for a much higher… Continue reading Insight: McLaren Applied capitalising on 2021 spin-off
2023 Toyota Prius hybrid feels familiar despite added power, new looks
What is it? 2023 Toyota Prius front- or all-wheel-drive, five-passenger hybrid hatchback. Why should you consider it? It’s the car that began the electric revolution, adds power. How much will it cost? Base price $27,450, excluding $1,095 destination charge. When can you buy it? January. DEL MAR, California – The 2023 Toyota Prius hybrid will… Continue reading 2023 Toyota Prius hybrid feels familiar despite added power, new looks
Tesla shares have fallen 28% since Elon Musk took over Twitter, lagging other carmakers
CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks at the Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing “Cyber Rodeo” grand opening party in Austin, Texas, on April 7, 2022. Suzanne Cordeiro | AFP | Getty Images Shares in electric vehicle maker Tesla have fallen 28% since October 27, when CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter and appointed himself “Chief Twit,”… Continue reading Tesla shares have fallen 28% since Elon Musk took over Twitter, lagging other carmakers
‘Battery Belt’ widens with $3.5 billion Redwood Materials plant
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GM recalls over 825K vehicles to fix daytime running lights
Detroit — General Motors is recalling more than 825,000 SUVs and cars in the U.S. and Canada because the daytime running lights may not turn off when the headlights are on. The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Yukon SUVs. Also… Continue reading GM recalls over 825K vehicles to fix daytime running lights
Stellantis idling Jeep plant shows Midwest’s struggle in EV era
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Forvia cuts metals department in Highland Park, lays off 268
Automotive supplier Forvia is closing its metals department in Highland Park and laying off 268 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification to the state. The company is moving the production to another facility, which wasn’t identified in a statement from spokeswoman Misty Matthews. Waymon Halty, vice president of United Auto Workers Local… Continue reading Forvia cuts metals department in Highland Park, lays off 268
MEDC OKs incentives for EV component projects from Lear, Magna, Underwriters Laboratories
Several automotive suppliers on Tuesday announced expansion plans in Michigan in response to increasing demand for electric vehicle components following approval of taxpayer-funded incentives from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Lear Corp. will receive more than $6.413 million in incentives for a total of more than $112 million in investments for a new plant in… Continue reading MEDC OKs incentives for EV component projects from Lear, Magna, Underwriters Laboratories