Tesla Inc. is in a strong position heading into 2022, with catalysts including robust Chinese demand and new factory openings in the U.S. and Germany, according to Wedbush Securities. Shares in the electric-vehicle maker could gain nearly 30% over the next 12 months, analyst Daniel Ives wrote in a note for the Los Angeles-based investment… Continue reading Tesla shares could rise 30% next year on China demand, analyst says
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Analysis: Apple Car, hit by recent departures, faces a make-or-break 2022
It’s hard to believe we’re approaching year eight of Apple’s work on a self-driving car. For all the fits and starts, 2022 could prove to be the project’s most pivotal. The original iPhone was famously in the lab for about three years before hitting the market. The first iPad and the Apple Watch also were… Continue reading Analysis: Apple Car, hit by recent departures, faces a make-or-break 2022
Ford recalls nearly 185,000 F-150 trucks over driveshaft issue
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 185,000 F-150 pickup trucks over an issue with the vehicle’s driveshaft that could increase the risk of a crash, according to documents filed with federal safety regulators this month. The recall of some 184,698 units from model years 2021 and 2022 that may be affected is due to an issue… Continue reading Ford recalls nearly 185,000 F-150 trucks over driveshaft issue
Silicon Valley’s push into cars is testing Aptiv’s tech makeover
When General Motors filed for bankruptcy and reorganized in 2009, the makings of a Wall Street darling emerged from the wreckage. Aptiv, which grew out of the parts unit spun off from the iconic automaker, soared to $48 billion in market value earlier this year after transforming into a savvy technology company built for the… Continue reading Silicon Valley’s push into cars is testing Aptiv’s tech makeover
Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Citroen Ami
It has its lovers and its haters, and while I fall into the former camp, I have to admit that the jeopardy of knowing it could be a massive flop in so many ways only adds to its appeal. I’m talking, of course, about the oh-so polarising Citroën Ami, the most ridiculous yet charming vehicle to… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Citroen Ami
Ashok Leyland enters used CV market with Shriram Auto Mall
Ashok Leyland has entered the used commercial vehicle market in association with Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL). The hybrid ecosystem in the form of a phygital platform will facilitate an exchange and proper disposal and purchase of old commercial vehicles. With the entry into this segment, Ashok Leyland aims to streamline the used vehicle market… Continue reading Ashok Leyland enters used CV market with Shriram Auto Mall
MG Motor India targets 20% sales from EVs by 2024
MG Motor India is betting big on electric vehicles (EVs). The carmaker, which introduced its first EV – the MG ZS EV – in the country in January 2020, is all set to come up with its second all-electric product in FY2023. Claimed to be a futuristic offering built on a global platform, the next… Continue reading MG Motor India targets 20% sales from EVs by 2024
Tata Motors set to launch Tiago, Tigor CNG in January
After a long wait, Tata Motors looks finally set to enter the CNG passenger vehicle segment in India, with the long-awaited CNG-powered variants of the Tiago and Tigor likely to be launched in January 2022. According to Autocar India, Tata Motors dealers in various cities have started accepting unofficial bookings for the CNG variants of the… Continue reading Tata Motors set to launch Tiago, Tigor CNG in January
Nearly 185,000 Ford F-150 pickups may have serious driveshaft problem
Ford Motor Co. will begin the new year mailing recall notices to 184,698 owners of certain 2021-22 Ford F-150 pickups, warning the driveshaft may fracture and prevent wheels from turning properly — increasing crash risk, according to a filing with federal regulators. The driveshaft, which transfers torque to other parts of the vehicle, may become fractured in affected trucks, Ford said. Ford notified the… Continue reading Nearly 185,000 Ford F-150 pickups may have serious driveshaft problem
NHTSA Is Looking Into Tesla Video Games That Can be Played While Moving
The federal government’s top auto safety regulator said on Wednesday that it had begun looking into a new feature in Tesla cars allowing drivers to play video games on a large touch-screen while the vehicles are moving. “We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the National Highway Traffic… Continue reading NHTSA Is Looking Into Tesla Video Games That Can be Played While Moving