EV expert Kristin Slanina laid out the long-term benefits of electric fleet vehicles for an audience of remarketing leaders during the IARA Summer Roundtable on Aug. 18, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: IARA In the zeal and excitement over the growth of electric vehicles, early buyers tend to forget they are nothing new. EVs are… Continue reading Hard Facts on Electric Vehicles Favor Fleet Usage
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Mary Barra confident in GM’s self-driving vehicle tech and goal to beat Tesla in EVs
As we roll along in the third quarter of 2022, GM’s long-promised EV lineup is beginning to materialize and gain some serious momentum. The American automaker now has several EVs on the market and has even more in its production pipeline. In recent media appearances, CEO Mary Barra has relayed confidence in GM’s autonomous technology… Continue reading Mary Barra confident in GM’s self-driving vehicle tech and goal to beat Tesla in EVs
@VW Group: Confident off-road athlete: the winning streak of the Cayenne S Transsyberia005648
09/08/2022 Right from the start, the Cayenne had to deliver typical Porsche performance not just on the road, but off it as well. The sports car manufacturer provided the ultimate proof of its SUV’s ability to take the punishment of rough terrain between 2006 and 2008 in the Transsyberia Rally, a gruelling long-distance competition. It… Continue reading @VW Group: Confident off-road athlete: the winning streak of the Cayenne S Transsyberia005648
Toyota’s global vehicle output drops again; annual target in doubt
(Reuters) — Toyota Motor said on Tuesday its July global vehicle production fell 8.6% year-on-year, missing its target for four straight months, as COVID outbreaks, severe weather and a recall probe on top of a persistent chip shortage hurt output. The world’s largest automaker by sales produced 706,547 vehicles worldwide last month, below its target… Continue reading Toyota’s global vehicle output drops again; annual target in doubt
Tesla slapped with class action lawsuit over phantom braking problem
A Tesla owner from San Francisco filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the electric vehicle company over a phantom braking problem that he claims has turned “a safety feature into a frightening and dangerous nightmare.” The lawsuit was first reported by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed by San Francisco resident Jose Alvarez Toledo in… Continue reading Tesla slapped with class action lawsuit over phantom braking problem
@FCA: Racers Revving Up for 68th Annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
August 30, 2022 , Indianapolis, Indiana – The world’s biggest drag race and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series’ marquee event, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals, is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 5 and ready to welcome thousands of racers and fans to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.… Continue reading @FCA: Racers Revving Up for 68th Annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
BOLT® Lock Product Line Available for 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The patented BOLT® Lock “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” product line is now available for owners of the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup. BOLT Lock products are unique in that they are permanently programmed to operate using the vehicle’s ignition key, ensuring you always have the right key-the ignition… Continue reading BOLT® Lock Product Line Available for 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV
Prepare for power outages and save $100 with this solar generator
StackCommerce The following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Power outages aren’t just an annoyance. Depending on how long they last, they can be life-changing — especially for those who work from home. Whether it’s damage to… Continue reading Prepare for power outages and save $100 with this solar generator
Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched its all-new cargo electric three-wheeler – Zor Grand – priced at Rs 360,000 (ex-showroom Bangalore). According to the company, it already has over 14,900 bookings of the Zor Grand through “strategic Memoranda of Understanding with leading logistic companies like Mahindra Logistics, Magenta EV… Continue reading Mahindra Electric launches Zor Grand at Rs 360,000, targets last-mile cargo delivery
Lexus launches used car programme
Toyota-owned Lexus has launched its used car buying initiative, the Lexus Certified Programme, in the Indian market. With this initiative, Lexus India aims to enable existing Lexus vehicle owners to fetch a better resale value for their cars, while at the same time make Lexus models accessible and more affordable for new customers. “With the Lexus… Continue reading Lexus launches used car programme