General Motors is doubling down on electric vehicles. GM is investing nearly $7 billion in Michigan to build a new battery plant and overhaul an existing factory to make electric trucks. The company says this will create 4,000 new jobs and marks its largest-ever one-time investment in EVs. Overall, GM plans to spend $35 billion… Continue reading CEO Mary Barra says GM “aggressively moving” on electric vehicles, says automaker could top Tesla – CBS News
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@Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 26, 2022) – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance recall involving certain model year 2021 Venza hybrid vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 42,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The rear turn signal lamp bulbs in the involved vehicles can temporarily become dim or deactivate after exposure to conditions such as heavy rain or… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Vehicles
Samsung SDI, first surplus in 12 years… Reaching ‘tipping point’ of the battery
Last year’s Youngong profit expected to be 1.2 trillion wonLG Ensol is also likely to achieve 900 billion won Samsung SDI’s electric vehicle battery business recorded an annual surplus for the first time in 12 years. LG Energy Solution also recorded an operating profit of close to KRW 1 trillion last year, following their first… Continue reading Samsung SDI, first surplus in 12 years… Reaching ‘tipping point’ of the battery
GM threatens action against any dealerships attempting markups on upcoming EVs
General Motors is looking to nip the any dealership issues in the bud before its influx of EVs hit the market. In a recent letter to its dealerships, GM has warned against markups above MSRPs and reservation amounts, threatening to redirect vehicles away from offenders. General Motors ($GM) is an American automaker with hands on… Continue reading GM threatens action against any dealerships attempting markups on upcoming EVs
@GM: GM Investing Nearly $154 Million in Western New York for Production of Electric Motor Components January 21, 2022
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GM is actually making EVs: Pre-production Cadillac Lyriq rolls off assembly line, deliveries to follow
Following a turbulent 2021 in terms of EVs, General Motors is moving full-speed ahead in trying to make good on its promise to deliver 20 new electric models by 2023. According to GM’s President, its highly anticipated Cadillac Lyriq will be one of the first to arrive, as pre-production models have been assembled ahead of… Continue reading GM is actually making EVs: Pre-production Cadillac Lyriq rolls off assembly line, deliveries to follow
Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on
Detroit – Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers certain 2014 and 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars as well as some 2015 Mustangs. All were sold or registered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,… Continue reading Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on
Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Truck Begins Production
The additional power of the VelociRaptor 600 makes the Hennessey rapid off the line, but it’s the additional 162 lb-ft torque that really makes the difference when under way. Hennessey’s engineers boosted the stock Raptor’s 510 lb-ft torque by a third to achieve 672 lb-ft of pulling power. The combined power and torque propel the… Continue reading Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Truck Begins Production
Battle for a brand
To Harish Bijoor, this four-letter word brand is a “humongous asset” for the electric space. The reference is to ‘Hero’ where Pawan and Naveen Munjal have sought legal intervention for use of the name. The former who heads the market leader, Hero MotoCorp, wants the brand (Hero) for the foray into electric. This is not… Continue reading Battle for a brand
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.9 software update, announces expansion in Canada
Tesla is starting to push a new version (10.9) of its Full Self-Driving Beta software update with some improvements, and Elon Musk announced an expansion of the test program in Canada. For more than a year now, Tesla has been slowly rolling out what it is calling “Full Self-Driving Beta” (FSD Beta), which is an… Continue reading Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.9 software update, announces expansion in Canada