UAW president meets with Biden as union opens automaker contract talks

The UAW leadership had asked for time to brief White House senior staff on the Detroit Three contract negotiations, a White House official said. United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain met on Wednesday with President Joe Biden at the White House as the union briefed staff on contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers.… Continue reading UAW president meets with Biden as union opens automaker contract talks

Stellantis manager involved in diesel cheating case pleads guilty

A Stellantis diesel manager connected to a costly emissions cheating case involving more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickups has admitted his role in the scandal. Emanuele Palma pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit to a charge of conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act. Although the sentencing… Continue reading Stellantis manager involved in diesel cheating case pleads guilty

Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand

Tesla reported a rise in profit for the second quarter after the company led by Elon Musk cut prices in response to increased competition and higher borrowing costs for car buyers. The company said on Wednesday that it earned $2.7 billion from April through June, compared with $2.5 billion in the first quarter of this… Continue reading Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand

@VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007571

A single letter, “G,” appears on the doorbell panel. And the doormen on the ground floor are slow to respond if you ask to see “Signore Miani.” It’s better to mention his first name. “Guglielmo, of course!” They give him a call, and only then are you allowed to enter the mahogany elevator, which goes directly to his… Continue reading @VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007571

@FCA: JPP Announces Upgraded 2-inch Lift Kit Featuring Bilstein Shocks

July 19, 2023 , Windsor, Ontario –  Jeep® is taking its legendary 4×4 capability to a higher level for current Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) vehicles with an upgraded Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) 2-inch lift kit from Mopar that includes specially tuned Bilstein 46-millimetre monotube shocks with remote reservoirs. The new Bilstein shocks complement increased ground… Continue reading @FCA: JPP Announces Upgraded 2-inch Lift Kit Featuring Bilstein Shocks

German FAZ: Tesla doubles sales006492

E-Car No.1: Tesla Model Y Image: manufacturer Volkswagen defended its podium places, but the Golf struggled to keep first place. Interest in electric cars continues to grow. And the SUV? The car country Germany is increasingly becoming an SUV country. A good 42 percent of new registrations are now in this segment, if SUVs and… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla doubles sales006492

German FAZ: Tesla doubles sales006492

E-Car No.1: Tesla Model Y Image: manufacturer Volkswagen defended its podium places, but the Golf struggled to keep first place. Interest in electric cars continues to grow. And the SUV? The car country Germany is increasingly becoming an SUV country. A good 42 percent of new registrations are now in this segment, if SUVs and… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla doubles sales006492

@FCA: JPP Announces New Upgraded 2-inch Lift Kit Featuring Bilstein Shocks

July 19, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Jeep® is taking its legendary 4×4 capability to a higher level for current Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) vehicles with an upgraded Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) 2-inch lift kit from Mopar that includes specially tuned Bilstein 46-millimeter monotube shocks with remote reservoirs.  The new Bilstein shocks complement increased ground… Continue reading @FCA: JPP Announces New Upgraded 2-inch Lift Kit Featuring Bilstein Shocks

Cyngn to Partner with Motrec, Launch Fleet of AI-Powered Autonomous Tuggers

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cyngn, Inc. (the “Company” or “Cyngn”) (Nasdaq: CYN), a developer of AI-powered autonomous driving solutions for industrial applications, today announced its partnership with Motrec International Inc, a globally recognized manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles. The industrial vehicle manufacturer will integrate Cyngn’s DriveMod into their fleet of autonomous… Continue reading Cyngn to Partner with Motrec, Launch Fleet of AI-Powered Autonomous Tuggers

Europa Wire: Stellantis Implements Robust Strategy to Secure Long-Term Semiconductor Supply for Advanced Vehicles000688

Stellantis Implements Robust Strategy to Secure Long-Term Semiconductor Supply for Advanced Vehicles (IN BRIEF) Stellantis, the automotive company, is adopting a multifaceted strategy to manage and secure the long-term supply of semiconductors, which are essential for the performance and features of their vehicles. The strategy includes a semiconductor database for transparency, systematic risk assessment, long-term… Continue reading Europa Wire: Stellantis Implements Robust Strategy to Secure Long-Term Semiconductor Supply for Advanced Vehicles000688