Nearly a quarter of all new-vehicle shoppers in the third quarter considered an electrified vehicle, either a full electric vehicle or a hybrid, according to the Q3 2021 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch report. That is the highest level of interest in electrified vehicles that the report has ever measured. The report, summarized Nov. 18… Continue reading One-Fourth of All 3Q Car Buyers Considered EVs or Hybrids
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General Motors’ Third-Quarter Profit Hit Hard by Chip Shortage
Two big Detroit automakers said Wednesday that the worldwide shortage of computer chips had weighed on their third-quarter earnings, but there were signs that the worst of the disruption was behind them. Of the two, Ford Motor fared better. Its revenue fell about 5 percent from a year earlier, to $35.7 billion, while General Motors’… Continue reading General Motors’ Third-Quarter Profit Hit Hard by Chip Shortage
@Ferrari: Daytona SP3: the new ‘icona’ inspired by the legendary victories of Maranello’s sports prototypes000178
The new Ferrari Icona was unveiled today flanking the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 This limited-edition targa takes its inspiration from legendary 1960s Sports Prototypes The launch took place at the Mugello Circuit as part of the 2021 Ferrari Finali Mondiali Scarperia e San Piero, 20 November 2021 – On February 6th 1967, Ferrari pulled… Continue reading @Ferrari: Daytona SP3: the new ‘icona’ inspired by the legendary victories of Maranello’s sports prototypes000178
Ferrari Daytona SP3, a sports car for a few prototype sports stikes
Made in Italy The Maranello house launches an iconic car November 20, 2021 The key points Listen to the audio version of the article 12 ‘of reading SP3 is in “Targa” version and limited edition and is inspired by the world of 1960s Sports Prototypes. From its name, the Daytona SP3 winks at that legendary… Continue reading Ferrari Daytona SP3, a sports car for a few prototype sports stikes
GM: Bolt plant down the rest of 2021 after recall
Detroit — General Motors Co. is keeping its Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV plant down the rest of the year as it continues to work through a recall on the electric vehicles, the automaker confirmed Thursday. “GM has notified employees at Orion Assembly the plant will take downtime for the remainder of the 2021 calendar year,”… Continue reading GM: Bolt plant down the rest of 2021 after recall
Stellantis recalls more than 246,000 Ram Heavy Duty trucks to replace fuel pumps
Stellantis has launched a recall of more than 246,000 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks to replace their fuel pumps because of wear that can lead to stalling or keep them from starting. The 2019 and 2020 model year trucks being recalled are equipped with 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines, according to a Stellantis news… Continue reading Stellantis recalls more than 246,000 Ram Heavy Duty trucks to replace fuel pumps
VinFast Officially Announces US Headquarters In Los Angeles
VinFast made its announcement to launch its US Headquarters during a press conference welcoming the Vietnamese carmaker to Los Angeles. The event held at the ‘new home’ of VinFast US was witnessed virtually by Mayor Eric Garcetti and attended in person by representatives from the California and Los Angeles government, including Governor Newsom’s Senior Economic Advisor Dee… Continue reading VinFast Officially Announces US Headquarters In Los Angeles
VW loses bid to stop state, local suits over emissions scandal
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away appeals from Volkswagen that sought to stop state and local lawsuits related to the 2015 scandal in which the automaker was found to have rigged its vehicles to cheat U.S. diesel emissions tests. The court’s action allows suits by Ohio, Salt Lake County, Utah, and the… Continue reading VW loses bid to stop state, local suits over emissions scandal
Mercedes-Benz launches massive recalls in China
A Mercedes-Benz car is seen at the 4th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has begun recalling 11,997 S-class vehicles in China over safety concerns, according to China’s top quality watchdog. The recall, filed by Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales Co, involves 755 imported vehicles manufactured… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz launches massive recalls in China
@Ford: Ford Pro Offers Complimentary Services to Help Commercial Customers Manage Electric, Gas Fleets, Improve Uptime
Ford Pro™ Intelligence offering complimentary telematics services for both electric and gas-powered vehicles, allowing commercial customers to access vehicle data that helps them manage their fleets and improve uptime Ford Pro™ Telematics Essentials is complimentary for the life of a Ford gas vehicle, offering access to vehicle health data such as odometer readings, diagnostic trouble… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Pro Offers Complimentary Services to Help Commercial Customers Manage Electric, Gas Fleets, Improve Uptime