Half of all auto cyberattacks in history occurred in 2021 alone — up nearly 140% from 2020. That’s according to Upstream Security Ltd., a startup offering a cloud-based automotive cybersecurity and data analytics platform that’s opening its first vehicle security operation center outside of its native Israel in Ann Arbor. The number of connected vehicles on the… Continue reading Upstream’s Ann Arbor center aims to protect connected cars from cyberattacks
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Stellantis adds Airbus, ServiceNow executive as chief digital information officer
The maker of Jeep and Chrysler has added a new chief officer to lead its digital strategy and improve information technology project execution. A chief digital information officer, Chris Taylor, who comes from cloud computing platform creator ServiceNow Inc. and aerospace corporation Airbus SE, will help lead Stellantis NV toward its goal of becoming a sustainable mobility… Continue reading Stellantis adds Airbus, ServiceNow executive as chief digital information officer
Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
The maker of Chrysler minivans is extending the second shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario beyond 2022, Stellantis NV confirmed on Wednesday. The second shift now is slated to be cut at the end of June 2023, spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin said in an email. The plant is expected to be retooled starting in 2023… Continue reading Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Washington — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Thursday at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Yellen’s visit to the plant that builds Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning truck will include a 2 p.m. speech on President Joe Biden’s economic growth strategy. “We’re looking forward to hosting Treasury Secretary Yellen at… Continue reading Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Dodge channels 1960s, ’70s flair with Scat Pack Swinger special edition
Dodge is paying homage to the golden era of muscle cars with its third and fourth special editions in the Stellantis NV brand’s “last call” lineup before discontinuing the Challenger and Charger as they’ve been known. The 2023 Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger models offer a retro exterior and interior in channeling the styling… Continue reading Dodge channels 1960s, ’70s flair with Scat Pack Swinger special edition
Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
The Ora Funky Cat and Wey Coffee 01 have received top five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing and the Tesla Model Y has set a new record for the highest score in the safety assist category. The Model Y achieved a near-perfect score of 98% for its safety assist systems. It also scored 97% for adult occupant protection, 87%… Continue reading Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
KTM X-Bow GT-XR is £245k GT2 racer for the road
Car and bike maker KTM has launched a road-legal version of its title-winning X-Bow GT2 race car, complete with a super-lightweight 80kg chassis and 493bhp powerplant. Called the X-Bow GT-XR, this low-volume lightweight will rival the likes of the Dallara Stradale and Radical Rapture. It is the Austrian firm’s second road-legal car after the open-top KTM… Continue reading KTM X-Bow GT-XR is £245k GT2 racer for the road
626bhp Bentley Flying Spur Speed replaces standard W12
The Bentley Flying Spur Speed has been revealed as the final model in Bentley’s line-up of grand tourers, and it will be “one of the last models to feature the iconic W12 engine”. Sitting above the Flying Spur S, the performance-focused Flying Spur Speed directly replaces the standard W12-powered Flying Spur, which went out of production… Continue reading 626bhp Bentley Flying Spur Speed replaces standard W12
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative is back for 2022. Held in partnership with executive search specialists Ennis and Co, the competition aims to attract the brightest and best talents to submit their ideas on how to transform the automotive industry in key new areas. Now in its third year, the competition has never been more… Continue reading Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs
StoreDot’s extreme fast charging EV battery technology claimed to provide 100 miles / 160km of range in just 5 minutes consistently and without compromising battery health. StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles, has commenced shipping its production-ready battery cell samples to global EV OEMs and strategic partners. StoreDot’s EV OEM investors… Continue reading StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs