Category: US Motoring Press

Patrick Gelsinger is Intel’s True Believer

A few days later, he got a surprise call from Mr. Grove. The Hungarian-born executive, then Intel’s president who later wrote the management book “Only the Paranoid Survive,” had built a culture where lower-level employees were encouraged to challenge superiors if they could back up their positions. Mr. Grove began mentoring Mr. Gelsinger, a relationship… Continue reading Patrick Gelsinger is Intel’s True Believer

Nissan to build 2 new electric vehicles in Mississippi by 2025

Nissan Motor Co. will build two battery-electric vehicles for the U.S. market at a plant in Mississippi, marking the Japanese automaker’s deepest North America move to date in to a growing field of consumer EVs. The plug-in battery-powered models — one under the Nissan nameplate and one for Infiniti — will start production in 2025,… Continue reading Nissan to build 2 new electric vehicles in Mississippi by 2025

New headlight technology that improves safety, cuts down glare OK’d by NHTSA: How it works

Imagine having headlights that don’t blind oncoming drivers but that do a better job of showing what’s up ahead, hopefully cutting down on crashes and saving the lives of people both in and out of vehicles. That’s what a vehicle safety rule given the green light by federal regulators aims to do, and one that… Continue reading New headlight technology that improves safety, cuts down glare OK’d by NHTSA: How it works

Stellantis to French employees: Here’s help finding jobs elsewhere

Cutting jobs in France is never easy. So Stellantis, the manufacturer of Peugeot cars and Jeep SUVs has come up with a novel way to slim down its payroll: It sends workers emails with tips on how to get exciting new jobs — elsewhere. Employees are routinely sent alerts on career fairs and services that… Continue reading Stellantis to French employees: Here’s help finding jobs elsewhere

Stellantis mines tech industry for software talent

Undergoing a historic transformation, access to global opportunities and a love for iconic vehicles rank among the reasons workers are leaving traditional technology titans of video game makers and microchip designers for a future with a legacy automaker. Companies like Stellantis NV are seeking to become tech mobility leaders with the ability to offer higher-margin software-based products. It’s planning on adding… Continue reading Stellantis mines tech industry for software talent

Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe

A rendering of the European factory Eurocell, an Anglo-Korean battery company has announced that it will build its first European Gigafactory, where it will produce its proven ‘production ready’ technologies in just 12 months, far faster than other Gigafactories. It aims to initially invest 600 million pounds  over two phases, which will enable it to… Continue reading Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe

BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

American tier 1 supplier BorgWarner has provided its High-Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) for BMW Group’s iX and i4 fully electric architecture. The company says the solution controls the battery’s thermal management and cabin heating and contributes to significantly enhancing the driving range and durability of the battery. Joe Fadool, president and general manager, BorgWarner Emissions,… Continue reading BorgWarner’s heater tech used in BMW iX and i4

Ola Electric has its work cut out now

For Anant Patil, a Belgavi-based businessman, the experience with Ola Electric has been a mixed bag. As he puts it, while the delivery process was “acceptable”, the wait for his S1 Pro scooter was a never ending ordeal. After weeks of follow ups and reassurances coming in from the company on the scooter having been despatched from the… Continue reading Ola Electric has its work cut out now

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings

Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Gabrielle Coppola Bloomberg The anti-vaccine protests choking off a critical trade route between the U.S. and Canada this week are just the latest drama for an auto supply chain increasingly fraught with tension.… Continue reading Auto suppliers push back as carmakers press them for cost savings