United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday blasted the historic, $9.2 billion Department of Energy loan to Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery maker SK On Co. as an example of the federal government “actively funding the race to the bottom with billions in public money.” “These companies are extremely profitable and will… Continue reading UAW president slams Biden administration for loan to Ford-SK battery plants
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FOCUS: The ZEV Mandate and its impact on dealers
Guy Bird The 2030 ban on new car sales of petrol and diesel-engined vehicles in the UK as part of ambitious laws to reduce domestic greenhouse gases has been well-publicised for several years. But the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate designed to galvanise the industry into making steady progress towards that 2030 moment –… Continue reading FOCUS: The ZEV Mandate and its impact on dealers
@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week
June 23, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending June 23, 2023, include J.D. Power IQS results, partnershipannouncements and a new summer campaign kick-off for Grand Wagoneer. Go to Source
Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July
Caterham has given us a new look at its upcoming Project V – an electric sports car that marks a radical departure from the British brand’s line up of traditional Seven models. The shadowy teaser shot shows the car’s front end, with a LED side lights and a swoopy bonnet with what looks like a… Continue reading Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July
“When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”
Dashing back from a not-so-sunny California this week, where I saw the stunning Mercedes Vision One-Eleven concept unveiled, my next stop was the bizarrely much sunnier Hatfield, just off the A1. Having had Mercedes try its hardest to reinforce that it was one of the world’s leading luxury brands – referencing Chanel, Hermès and Louis… Continue reading “When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”
ACI and Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute: agreement on road safety
06/15/2023 Sticchi Damiani: “Agreement that offers the possibility of making a difference”. Tubertini: “Health and safety are common goals”. Minardi: “Social is one of the activities of Formula Imola’s mission”. Panieri: “People at the center”. The return to the use of the car for spinal cord injured patients is a strong incentive to facilitate their… Continue reading ACI and Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute: agreement on road safety
German Manager Magazin: Tesla, BYD and Co. threaten up to 1.5 million jobs at Europe’s car manufacturers002562
brands like Tesla and BYD are increasingly contesting the market shares of European automobile manufacturers. This could have drastic consequences for local corporations, as a study by the Boston Consulting Group warns. If the world market share falls from 26 to 24 percent by 2040, 300,000 jobs would be lost among Europe’s car manufacturers and… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla, BYD and Co. threaten up to 1.5 million jobs at Europe’s car manufacturers002562
Quality of new vehicles in US declining on more tech use, study shows
Quality of new vehicles sold in the United States is declining as factors such as growing use of technology and lower build quality of certain parts are making the models more “problematic”, according to automotive consultant J.D. Power. Build quality of certain parts such as audio systems and cup-holders have resulted in quality issues, the… Continue reading Quality of new vehicles in US declining on more tech use, study shows
New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average
While more and more people seem to be having problems with their vehicles, two of the Detroit Three automakers are consistently delivering top quality, right along with the best Asian and European brands. Ford and Lincoln brands, overall, did not fare as well, according to the widely respected 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study by J.D.… Continue reading New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average
New technologies hurt car quality as EV brands fare poorly, J.D. Power says
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale. Alfa Romeo New vehicles are becoming more troublesome, due in part to new technologies including safety systems, according to the 2023 edition of J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study released Thursday. “The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems, a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of… Continue reading New technologies hurt car quality as EV brands fare poorly, J.D. Power says