@Nissan: Established “Advanced SoC Research for Automotive” with 12 companies, led by automotive manufacturers001256

December 28, 2023 Advanced SoC Research for Automotive Twelve companies, automotive, electrical component, and semiconductor companies established the “Advanced SoC Research for Automotive” (ASRA) on December 1st to conduct research and develop high-performance digital semiconductors (System on Chip, SoC) for use in automobiles. ASRA will research and develop SoCs for automobiles using chiplet technology to… Continue reading @Nissan: Established “Advanced SoC Research for Automotive” with 12 companies, led by automotive manufacturers001256

German Manager Magazine: Daihatsu: Toyota subsidiary stops deliveries due to fake safety tests002969

The Japanese small car manufacturer Daihatsu, a subsidiary of the world’s largest car manufacturer Toyota, is now stopping all deliveries worldwide due to years of falsified safety tests. Daihatsu made this decision following the publication of a report by independent experts. Daihatsu had already admitted in the spring that it had manipulated the results of… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Daihatsu: Toyota subsidiary stops deliveries due to fake safety tests002969

@Toyota: Notice of Additional Procedural Irregularities by Daihatsu in Certification Applications, Shipment Suspension of Vehicles Sold by Toyota, and Responses Going Forward (as of December 17)

Toyota City, Japan, December 20, 2023―Today, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) received the investigation results of the Independent Third-Party Committee (chaired by Makoto Kaiami) commissioned by Daihatsu regarding procedural irregularities, which it reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) in turn. The investigation found new irregularities in 174 items within 25 test categories, in addition to… Continue reading @Toyota: Notice of Additional Procedural Irregularities by Daihatsu in Certification Applications, Shipment Suspension of Vehicles Sold by Toyota, and Responses Going Forward (as of December 17)

@Toyota: Notice of Additional Procedural Irregularities by Daihatsu in Certification Applications, Shipment Suspension of Vehicles Sold by Toyota, and Responses Going Forward (as of December 17)

Toyota City, Japan, December 20, 2023―Today, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) received the investigation results of the Independent Third-Party Committee (chaired by Makoto Kaiami) commissioned by Daihatsu regarding procedural irregularities, which it reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) in turn. The investigation found new irregularities in 174 items within 25 test categories, in addition to… Continue reading @Toyota: Notice of Additional Procedural Irregularities by Daihatsu in Certification Applications, Shipment Suspension of Vehicles Sold by Toyota, and Responses Going Forward (as of December 17)

Tesla drivers have highest accident rate despite Autopilot claims, who is lying?

A new study based on insurance claims shows that Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate of any brand in the auto industry. That’s despite Tesla claiming that its Autopilot safety features result in a much lower crash rate than the industry average. Who is lying? Tesla used to release an “Autopilot safety report” that… Continue reading Tesla drivers have highest accident rate despite Autopilot claims, who is lying?

Standard Motor Products Releases 2,626 New Numbers in 2023

Key Takeaways Standard Motor Products released 227 parts in its December new number announcement, for a 2023 total of 2,626 new part numbers Standard’s industry-leading hybrid and electric vehicle program sees expansion, with new coverage for the 2023-21 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2022-11 Nissan LEAF, and more Fifteen ABS Sensors have been added covering over 5 million… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Releases 2,626 New Numbers in 2023

Best used family cars 2024

If you’re in need of a new vehicle to take on family duties, opting for a used family car could help save you money, while still keeping pace with the latest in-car technology and safety equipment. With so many used family cars on the market, selecting the best model to take on this task isn’t… Continue reading Best used family cars 2024

Clean Technica: US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019003148

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its pre-COVID days. Sales in the 3rd quarter of 2023 were 16% higher than sales in the 3rd quarter of… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019003148

Clean Technica: Australian Electric Vehicle Penetration Holding Around 8% For November003138

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Like many Australian electric vehicle owners and market watchers, I feel it has been a disappointing 2023. After the surge of November 2022 (with the introduction of the Model Y, the Atto 3, and the refurbished MG HS EV),… Continue reading Clean Technica: Australian Electric Vehicle Penetration Holding Around 8% For November003138

U.A.W. Accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of Labor Violations

The United Automobile Workers union accused three foreign automakers on Monday of unfair labor practices, asserting that they had interfered with efforts by employees to build support for the union at U.S. plants. The union said it had filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board contending that the automakers — Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen… Continue reading U.A.W. Accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of Labor Violations