Category: US Motoring Press

Spinny acquires AI-powered start-up, Scuoto

Pre-owned car retailing platform, Spinny has acquired 100 percent stake in AI-powered Connected Car start-up, Scouto. The deal marks one of the first consolidations in the AI-powered used car solutions segment. Founded by ex-racecar driver Akshay Gupta (CEO) & Shubham Sharma (CTO), Scouto has built an end-to-end Connected Car technology suite that provides detailed intelligence… Continue reading Spinny acquires AI-powered start-up, Scuoto

GM cancels shift at one car plant, works to keep another going amid bridge protest

General Motors has canceled a shift at one Michigan factory and has been rerouting trucks to keep another plant running as truckers continued to restrict travel across the Ambassador Bridge. Wednesday marked the third day of the protest at the border crossing by truckers who object to pandemic vaccine mandates in Canada. The blockade is shutting down traffic on the international… Continue reading GM cancels shift at one car plant, works to keep another going amid bridge protest

Former GM executive resigns from EV startup amid investigation

A former General Motors executive is out and a onetime Ford Motor Co. leader is in — after a management shake-up at a Troy-based electric vehicle startup. Electric Last Mile Solution (ELMS), which makes battery-powered delivery vehicles, said its top two executives resigned Feb. 1 after an investigation into their share purchases. Jim Taylor, 65, resigned as CEO of ELMS, and Jason… Continue reading Former GM executive resigns from EV startup amid investigation

Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough

Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough

GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build

General Motors is expected to announce a restart to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV production soon. The automaker is also aggressively accelerating production of other EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, this year.  GM is expected to provide an update on restarting production of the Bolt EVs in the next week or so, according to two… Continue reading GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build

GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down

A deal with semiconductor chipmakers is keeping General Motors assembly lines in North America rolling, while Ford Motor Co. idles many of its plants for the week. The Detroit Three automakers each face the ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips that are used in many car parts. The shortage has been crippling production across the industry since this time last… Continue reading GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down

Faurecia and Hella now christened Forvia

Following the successful takeover of Hella by Faurecia on January 31, 2022, Faurecia and Hella announced the newly combined Group’s name as ‘Forvia.’ The combined entity represents the seventh largest automotive supplier worldwide. Forvia will have strategic oversight of Faurecia and Hella, which will continue to operate as two independent legal companies, closely collaborating to… Continue reading Faurecia and Hella now christened Forvia

GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford

General Motors is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire inside an engineering lab on GM’s Milford Proving Grounds as well as cleaning it up to ensure it’s safe for employees to return later this week.  The fire started about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, said Brighton Area Fire Authority Chief Mike O’Brian and confirmed by GM. O’Brian said GM’s fire brigade,… Continue reading GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford

Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is weighing changes to its global real estate portfolio because of the evolving work culture brought on by the pandemic, but the automaker will keep its North American headquarters complex in Auburn Hills. The company, in a statement provided by spokeswoman Shawn Morgan, indicated it’s evaluating its working arrangements for employees with an eye toward… Continue reading Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills