German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399

During the visit to Rüsselsheim on Tuesday, Elkann was accompanied by Xavier Chéreau, who is human resources manager at Stellantis and also chairman of the supervisory board at Opel. Together with Opel boss Florian Huettl, they visited the Astra production in Rüsselsheim and spoke to employee representatives. “At a time of profound industrial changes, I… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399

Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

In this week’s 148-page Christmas issue we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to build the best Lego car and predict what will happen in the automotive world in 2025.  Plus our road testers sit down for their annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert. Subscribe to… Continue reading Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht

As my long-suffering colleagues will know, when a new SUV with eye-watering dimensions is revealed, I’m among the first to moan about how large cars are getting. So why do I love ‘land yachts’? The simple answer is that very few cars can match their pure ridiculousness – but the more detailed answer is their… Continue reading Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht

US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, says GAO report

Reuters reported on Monday that Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles including eliminating requirements that federal agencies purchase EVs. U.S. government agencies failed to meet the Biden administration’s fleet electric vehicle purchase targets and bought more than four times as many gas-powered models, a Government Accountability… Continue reading US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, says GAO report

Assurance Intl appoints Sandeep Mahajan as Executive Chairman for driving innovation and growth

Sandeep Mahajan Assurance Intl Limited has appointed Sandeep Mahajan as its new Executive Chairman. Mahajan brings over 35 years of experience, having worked with prominent companies such as Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, LG Electronics, and Goodyear. His appointment signals a new phase of growth and innovation for the company. He aims to leverage his extensive… Continue reading Assurance Intl appoints Sandeep Mahajan as Executive Chairman for driving innovation and growth

Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan are looking to begin talks on a possible merger that could eventually encompass Mitsubishi Corporation, Bloomberg noted citing Nikkei.This deal could effectively form an auto rival to Toyota Motor Corp, amalgamating the auto industry into two factions, while also giving Nissan and Honda more ammunition to  take on larger rivals, Bloomberg noted. … Continue reading Honda, Nissan to begin discussions on possible merger: Report

Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric

Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet-owned Waymo announced Monday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, the company’s first step toward international expansion.  Waymo hasn’t committed to start commercial service in Tokyo yet,… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination

American Transit Insurance Company Files Over $450 Million Insurance Fraud Case Against Over 180 Defendants

FREEPORT, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC), a leading commercial automobile liability insurance provider with specialization in the taxi and for-hire vehicle sector, filed a lawsuit today seeking more than $150 million in compensatory damages (over $450 million in trebled damages), as well as punitive damages, from over 180 defendants… Continue reading American Transit Insurance Company Files Over $450 Million Insurance Fraud Case Against Over 180 Defendants