Category: US Motoring Press

The Knowledge: The plans behind Shell’s 360kW EV chargers

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Akio Toyoda: ‘Carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine’

The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers’ Association or JAMA has outlined its automotive sector’s priorities which includes taking appropriate actions for growth, employment and wealth distribution and creating a carbon-neutral society, among other things. After the industry body officially approved a new executive structure at its Board of Directors meeting held virtually, its chairman, Akio Toyoda said, “We… Continue reading Akio Toyoda: ‘Carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine’

Racing lines: The Formula 1 charity you probably haven’t heard of

Formula 1 is a brutally competitive, cut-throat world that on a surface level revels in its gauche glamour and multi-million-dollar vulgarities. But for all the fake marinas and misfiring celebrity grid walks, it’s underpinned by a surprisingly strong community spirit. F1 people strive to look after their own, as displayed by the Grand Prix Trust,… Continue reading Racing lines: The Formula 1 charity you probably haven’t heard of

Quarter of UK cars produced in April were electrified

More than a quarter of all cars produced in the UK last month were electrified, official figures have revealed.  In April, 16,010 electrified vehicles – either hybridised or fully electric – rolled off production lines across the country, up 2.1% on the same month a year ago. Battery-electric vehicle output was also up 38.2%. But data from… Continue reading Quarter of UK cars produced in April were electrified

Maserati MC20 Cielo is 621bhp McLaren 720S Spider rival

Maserati has revealed the long-promised convertible version of its recently launched MC20 supercar, which features a unique ‘smart glass’ panel in its folding roof. Called the MC20 Cielo (Italian for ‘sky’), it will face off with a diverse crop of highly strung mid-engined convertibles, including the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Ferrari 296 GTS and McLaren 720S Spider. Maserati says… Continue reading Maserati MC20 Cielo is 621bhp McLaren 720S Spider rival

G.M.’s Profits Fell 3% in the First Quarter

General Motors said on Tuesday that its profits dipped in the first three months of the year. But the company said it expected to grow rapidly as it started selling a wider range of electric cars and trucks. Although it has sold only a small number of electric vehicles this year, G.M. has several new… Continue reading G.M.’s Profits Fell 3% in the First Quarter

Ford joins companies committing to global buyers’ club aimed at decarbonization

Ford Motor Co. is among a group of companies that on Wednesday committed to join a global initiative aimed at decarbonizing key sectors such as heavy transport. The expansion of the First Movers Coalition, which started at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Other… Continue reading Ford joins companies committing to global buyers’ club aimed at decarbonization

Stellantis purchasing and supply chain executive out amid supplier issues

Jeep maker Stellantis NV is replacing its head of purchasing and supply chain for North America as the transatlantic automaker struggles with supplier relations, Automotive News reported Tuesday. The outlet — citing sources familiar with the matter and confirmation from Stellantis — reported that Martin Horneck is retiring and that Marlo Vitous, the automaker’s supply chain… Continue reading Stellantis purchasing and supply chain executive out amid supplier issues