Category: US Motoring Press

Mini Aceman EV concept brings bold design and range shake-up

While the Aceman exterior is a big departure from the Mini norm, the interior is a complete break from what has come before but, Heilmer argues, it is much more philosophically in tune with the austere Sir Alec Issigonis-designed original. “This is pretty much the [production] interior,” Heilmer said of the Aceman’s spacey and bare… Continue reading Mini Aceman EV concept brings bold design and range shake-up

Maserati to return to GT racing with MC20 GT2

A racing version of the Maserati MC20 supercar has been announced ahead of the 2023 Fanatec GT2 European Series, kitted out in an aggressive carbonfibre aero package. Along with a host of other weight-reduction changes, the new bodywork means the Maserati MC20 GT2 could weigh around 1250kg to match the hardcore Maserati Project24 track car that was unveiled last… Continue reading Maserati to return to GT racing with MC20 GT2

BMW to race at Le Mans and WEC in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh

BMW has announced it will race its M Hybrid V8 hypercar in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024, following its entry into the US-based IMSA Sportscar Championship next year.  The WEC includes the Le Mans 24 Hours, so 2024 will be the first time that BMW has made an appearance at the iconic event since 1999, when… Continue reading BMW to race at Le Mans and WEC in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh

BMW targets 40% emissions cut by 2030

BMW is accelerating its push towards net zero carbon and sustainable manufacture with a pledge to reduce per-vehicle CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030, when measured across the “entire value chain”. “Sustainability means much more for BMW than merely building and selling electrically powered vehicles,” said Thomas Becker, head of sustainability and mobility. “Only a comprehensive… Continue reading BMW targets 40% emissions cut by 2030

Feds say ex-union official took $2M for gambling, drugs, guns. Now he’s headed to prison.

Timothy Edmunds should have been watching over the finances at UAW Local 412 in Warren for his union brothers and sisters, but instead, prosecutors said he “systematically drained” more than $2.1 million to pay for gambling, guns, high-end vehicles and cocaine. On Tuesday, as UAW members gathered in Detroit for the second day of their 38th constitutional convention,… Continue reading Feds say ex-union official took $2M for gambling, drugs, guns. Now he’s headed to prison.

Bill to spur semiconductor protection clears hurdle in US Senate

In a key procedural vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to limit debate on a $52.7 billion bill intended to spur domestic production of semiconductor chips, an item in short supply since the pandemic and vital to Michigan’s dominant auto industry. The Senate voted 64-32 to limit debate, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats in favor… Continue reading Bill to spur semiconductor protection clears hurdle in US Senate

Ford, Mitsubishi among vehicle recalls

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 14 through 21, including a Ford recall involving 100,689 units and a Mitsubishi recall involving 56,080 units. See the list of the week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive recalls… Continue reading Ford, Mitsubishi among vehicle recalls

GM reports 39% drop in second quarter with net income of $1.7 billion, warns of cost cuts

General Motors’ second-quarter earnings came in about 39% lower than the year-ago period as ongoing production disruptions persisted due to supply chain issues and an industry-wide global semiconductor chip shortage. As fears of a nationwide recession loom, GM assured Wall Street on Tuesday that it is already taking cost-cutting measures, such as dialing back on new hires, and is prepared to… Continue reading GM reports 39% drop in second quarter with net income of $1.7 billion, warns of cost cuts

GM has 3 new deals with suppliers to assure it hits EV production target

General Motors has all the raw materials it needs to get it to the goal of building 1 million electric vehicles in North America by the end of 2025. On Tuesday the automaker said it has three new supplier agreements that give GM access to lithium, nickel, cobalt and Cathode Active Material (CAM) used in EV batteries. The new binding… Continue reading GM has 3 new deals with suppliers to assure it hits EV production target