U.S. auto safety nominee seeks to finish probes of Tesla crashes

The logo of Tesla is pictured at a dealership in Chambourcy, near Paris, France, December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s nominee to serve as the top auto safety regulator said Thursday he hopes the agency will soon finish its… Continue reading U.S. auto safety nominee seeks to finish probes of Tesla crashes

Connected Motorcycle Market worth $757 million by 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Connected Motorcycle Market by Hardware (Embedded, Tethered), Calling Service, Communication Type (V2V, V2I), Network Type (C-V2X, DSRC), End-User (Private, Commercial), Service, Motorcycle Type, Application, Propulsion & Region – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Connected Motorcycle Market size is projected to grow… Continue reading Connected Motorcycle Market worth $757 million by 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Zengine™ Provides Peace-of-Mind Behind the Wheel

Recently launched, Zengine™ is a state-of-the-art  testing and analysis service to enable individuals to understand the condition of their engine and oil in anything from cars to motorcycles and even pleasure boats. It is like a blood test for engines that gives individuals detailed information and provides peace of mind for owners, sellers, and buyers… Continue reading Zengine™ Provides Peace-of-Mind Behind the Wheel

Canoo ends partnership with VDL Nedcar to manufacture EVs in Europe, partners with VDL Groep

Electric vehicle startup Canoo is ending its deal with Dutch automotive manufacturing company VDL Nedcar to serve as its contract manufacturer in Europe, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday. A separate filing reveals that Canoo will also be exploring a new deal with VDL Groep, another Dutch auto manufacturing company, to… Continue reading Canoo ends partnership with VDL Nedcar to manufacture EVs in Europe, partners with VDL Groep

GM to provide software update to more recalled Bolts until owners get fix

General Motors is providing new software to some owners of recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles that will remove the parking and charging restrictions while the automaker continues to build replacement battery modules for the cars. All 2017-22 Bolt EVs and EUVs — an SUV-style body of the car — are under recall for defective batteries that could pose a fire… Continue reading GM to provide software update to more recalled Bolts until owners get fix

Canoo Increases Production Guidance and Targets for US Facilities

JUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV) today announced it will accelerate and now shift production of its breakthrough electric vehicles from Europe to the United States. The Company will begin manufacturing at its advanced industrialization facility planned for Northwest Arkansas and remains on target to bring online its Mega Micro… Continue reading Canoo Increases Production Guidance and Targets for US Facilities

Chevy rolls out software update on other Bolt model years to lift recall restrictions

Chevrolet is rolling out software for 2017-18 recalled Bolt EVs to undo charging and parking restrictions customers have been told to follow for months, the General Motors Co. brand said Wednesday.  GM in August recalled all Bolt EVs and the new, larger Bolt EUVs — more than 141,000 from model years 2017-2022 — for battery fire risk. GM has so far… Continue reading Chevy rolls out software update on other Bolt model years to lift recall restrictions

Challenger Motor Freight Partners with TRANSTEX to Obtain Substantial Fuel Savings

“After rigorous evaluation, we concluded that TRANSTEX’s trailer aerodynamic technology is the far superior collective solution that checks all the boxes for our fleet’s needs,” said Jim Peeples, Challenger Motor Freight’s President and COO. The company looked at five main features when considering what solution to equip: Best fuel efficiency results and how they’re validated,… Continue reading Challenger Motor Freight Partners with TRANSTEX to Obtain Substantial Fuel Savings

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Signs Sales Cooperation Contract with a Leading Chinese EV Brand Distributor

HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:JZXN; the “Company”; Jiuzi New Energy), a new energy vehicles franchisor and retailer under the brand name “Jiuzi” in China, today announced that, on November 26, 2021, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiuzi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (“Zhejiang Jiuzi”), has entered into a… Continue reading Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Signs Sales Cooperation Contract with a Leading Chinese EV Brand Distributor

Ford to offer generous compensation to dealers

Ford, which announced its exit from the Indian market in early September 2021, has agreed to compensate its dealers in India over the next few years for the potential of lost sales and service work. It is understood the  compensations are sizeable. While the carmaker had already assured customers of continued support for service, parts and warranty,… Continue reading Ford to offer generous compensation to dealers