SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world. He ceded that title to LVMH chairman… Continue reading Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world
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Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz
An Amazon Rivian electric delivery van at the company’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, US., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Jamie Kelter Davis | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rivian said Monday it was pausing plans to manufacture electric commercial vans in Europe and would “no longer pursue” the agreement it made with Mercedes-Benz just three… Continue reading Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz
Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports
Washington — The Detroit Three automakers again produced vehicles with the most emissions and the lowest fuel economy of any major manufacturers in model year 2021, according to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stellantis NV came in last in a field of 14 automakers for both measures, General Motors Co. was second-to-last… Continue reading Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports
Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites
Sterling Heights — The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks is partnering with DTE Energy Co. to add 400 megawatts of solar energy generation to power dozens of sites in southeast Michigan and the production of all of its vehicles in the state. The plan is a part of Stellantis NV’s commitment to… Continue reading Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites
Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative
Dearborn — Biden administration officials, including U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, used a visit to Michigan on Monday to highlight the launch of an initiative aimed at bolstering the electric-vehicle and grid storage battery workforce in the U.S. The event at the Automotive Hall of Fame centered on the Battery Workforce… Continue reading Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative
Rivian scraps plan to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes
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Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
Detroit — Subaru is telling the owners of nearly 272,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of a fire. The company is recalling the 2019 through 2022 Ascents after getting reports of two fires. There were no reports of injuries. The company says a bolt that holds the ground… Continue reading Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo to lead ACEA
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has been elected to lead Europe’s automotive industry lobby group, the ACEA. The ACEA (short for Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles) currently represents 16 major manufacturers in Europe, including the BMW Group, the Renault Group and the Volkswagen Group. The Italian succeeds BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, who has led the organisation for the… Continue reading Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo to lead ACEA
Rivian halts van factory talks with Mercedes-Benz
American EV start-up Rivian has paused joint-venture negotiations with Mercedes-Benz Vans to prioritise its existing areas of business. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in September to establish a new company to manufacture three new electric vans in Europe. These would have been two new vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz Vans’ upcoming VAN.EA platform as… Continue reading Rivian halts van factory talks with Mercedes-Benz
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Welcome to the latest issue of What Car? Insight – a monthly deep dive into the new car retail sector, with exclusive insight from industry leaders, advice from What Car?’s crack team of mystery shoppers and some of the most valuable consumer data available to the industry. Download it below to read an exclusive interview… Continue reading What Car? Insight: Download the exclusive retail report now