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Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan

Stellantis – parent company of Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall – will set out a plan to boost its hybrid offering over the coming months, with European boss Jean-Philippe Imparato refusing to bet heavily on EVs as customer appetite continues to stagnate. Imparato said the one thing he won’t do this year… Continue reading Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan

Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a mere £147 a month

Easy to drive Top-spec model £146.99 a month It’s hard to believe but the Vauxhall Corsa has been a feature of UK roads for more than 30 years.  That familiarity breeds success because the dinky Vauxhall is regularly in the best-selling car charts on account of its frugal engines, comfortable interior, and easy-going nature. You… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a mere £147 a month

EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?

Auto Express spoke to Philip Nothard, insight director for motor-industry data services firm Cox Automotive. He said that “while attractive incentives and discounts may benefit consumers and fleet operators in the short term, they contribute to depreciation concerns for the used EV market. A surplus of heavily incentivised new BEVs entering the market devalues them… Continue reading EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?

Automotive LiDAR Market worth $9.59 billion in 2030 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive LiDAR Market is projected to reach from USD 1.19 Billion in 2024 to USD 9.59 Billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 41.6%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The automotive LiDAR market is shifting as some companies have discontinued LiDAR projects due to high costs, integration challenges,… Continue reading Automotive LiDAR Market worth $9.59 billion in 2030 | MarketsandMarkets

Truck Market In Vietnam , 100% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global truck market in Vietnam size is estimated to grow by USD 1.50 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.05% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies-… Continue reading Truck Market In Vietnam , 100% of Growth to Originate from APAC, Technavio

Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit

A Zoox robotaxi sits outside the company’s large office and warehouse in Las Vegas. Michael Wayland / CNBC LAS VEGAS — This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize its robotaxi business. Zoox is aiming to begin offering… Continue reading Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit

German FAZ: Polestar wants to set up European production008561

Tesla competitor Polestar, controlled by Chinese owners, wants to produce cars in Europe for the first time. The Swedish company’s new Polestar 7 model should be produced on its home continent, Polestar boss Michael Lohscheller told the news agencies dpa-AFX and dpa. “The costs are significantly lower than shipping cars around the world,” explained the… Continue reading German FAZ: Polestar wants to set up European production008561

More EVs Migrate to Tesla’s Chargers, With Some Bumps

It’s a replay of the VHS versus Betamax war, but with higher stakes for a warming planet: A battle over EV charging standards finds Tesla winning decisively, as major automakers abandon their Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs in favor of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). It’s another black eye for a CCS infrastructure that’s… Continue reading More EVs Migrate to Tesla’s Chargers, With Some Bumps

SandboxAQ Announces Collaboration with Mayo Clinic to Advance Cardiovascular Disease Monitoring in Amyloidosis

Expanded relationship includes joint research studies to test the feasibility of a combined electrocardiogram and magnetocardiogram approach using SandboxAQ’s Quantitative AI to integrate and interpret the results PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SandboxAQ, a leader in quantitative AI for medical applications, announced today a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore the combined use… Continue reading SandboxAQ Announces Collaboration with Mayo Clinic to Advance Cardiovascular Disease Monitoring in Amyloidosis