Category: US Motoring Press

ZF and Oxbotica to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in major cities

ZF is expanding its expertise in the future field of autonomous driving. The global technology major has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system which will initially be deployed in passenger shuttles in major cities around the world. ZF and Oxbotica… Continue reading ZF and Oxbotica to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in major cities

UAW fight organizes Stellantis supplier in Marysville, adds 350 members immediately

A labor fight in Marysville that included a one-week strike at a multibillion-dollar global supplier to Stellantis ended with an agreement Friday to recognize UAW representation. What was once a union shop under Auburn Hills-based Fiat Chrysler Automobiles partnership will continue to be a union shop as now-Stellantis transitions out of the operation, turning it over completely to ZF control. … Continue reading UAW fight organizes Stellantis supplier in Marysville, adds 350 members immediately

Jeep exec talks smack about new competition as Ford digs in with off-road SUVs

Jeep has no plans to cede its domination of off-road adventure to competitors. But that doesn’t mean the fight won’t be brutal. Days are gone when Jeep owned the segment with little debate.  On Friday, Ford debuted a Ford Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept that will be featured at the Overland Expo East in Arrington, Virginia, this weekend.  The one-off model is based on… Continue reading Jeep exec talks smack about new competition as Ford digs in with off-road SUVs

Jaguar Land Rover India expands network with new showroom in Mumbai

Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover India has opened a new showroom in Mumbai by its existing retailer Navnit Motors. The new facility, located at Kalina in Santa Cruz East, replaces the existing showroom of Navnit Motors in Andheri. The new showroom houses the Jaguar and Land Rover portfolio, including Jaguar’s first battery electric vehicle, the I-Pace. Apart… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover India expands network with new showroom in Mumbai

Nissan’s intelligent factory replicates ‘takumi’ skills at Tochigi plant

Nissan today unveiled a production line at its Tochigi Plant featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. This initiative supports the manufacture of next-generation vehicles using innovative technologies and contributes to the realisation of carbon neutrality. Nissan also announced a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at its production plants around the world. Hideyuki Sakamoto,… Continue reading Nissan’s intelligent factory replicates ‘takumi’ skills at Tochigi plant

Stellantis to invest $229 million in three Indiana plants for electrified transmissions

Stellantis NV on Thursday announced a $229 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants in a move it said would help accelerate its electrification plans. The investment, which the transatlantic automaker said would retain 662 jobs, will fund the retooling of the three plants to produce electrified eight-speed transmissions. The next-generation transmissions can be used… Continue reading Stellantis to invest $229 million in three Indiana plants for electrified transmissions

Damon Motors to manufacture HyperSport electric superbike in Vancouver

Vancouver-based Damon Motors has announced it will build a clean-tech manufacturing and R&D plant in Surrey, British Columbia. The state-of-the-art, 110,000 square foot facility, being developed in partnership with Bosa Commercial, will serve as ground zero for production of Damon’s flagship HyperSport. The company claims the HyperSport is “the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle.  “As… Continue reading Damon Motors to manufacture HyperSport electric superbike in Vancouver

Mercedes-Benz India sells 8,958 units in first nine months of 2021, drives past entire CY2020 sales

Luxury car market leader Mercedes-Benz India today announced one of its strongest quarterly sales performance ever – 4101 units – for the July-September 2021 period. This constitutes 99% year-on-year growth (Q3 2020: 2060; +99%) and has enabled Mercedes-Benz India to clock 8,958 units in the January-September 2021 period, backed by a completely new product portfolio… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India sells 8,958 units in first nine months of 2021, drives past entire CY2020 sales

Omega Seiki partners Exicom for its li-ion batteries

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has partnered Exicom Tele-systems for lithium-ion batteries for its range of electric L5 cargo vehicles. Under the partnership, Exicom will supply its recently launched 10.8 kW fixed batteries that will provide a range of 120km on full charge and added features of real-time battery analytics, long lifecycle, environment protection and rugged design.… Continue reading Omega Seiki partners Exicom for its li-ion batteries