Kuka robots work on Tesla Model X in the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Mason Trinca | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla informed employees in its Fremont, California, factory on Friday that its Model S and Model X electric vehicle production lines will close from December 24th to… Continue reading Tesla tells employees Model S and X production will shut down for 18 days
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@VW Group: It’s official: The VW Bus is back, and it’s electric The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Mi…
The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Microbus fans Driven by popular demand, Volkswagen announced today it is planning on selling a production version of the award-winning I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 for the United States, Europe and China. “For me, the I.D. Buzz concept is the… Continue reading @VW Group: It’s official: The VW Bus is back, and it’s electric The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Mi…
In&motion raises $12 million for its wearable airbag systems
French startup In&motion has raised a $12 million (€10 million) funding round led by Upfront Ventures, with 360 Capital also participating. The company has been working on wearable airbag systems for motorbikes. Integrated in a vest, the airbag is completely autonomous and can detect crashes in 60 milliseconds. The company has worked on a device… Continue reading In&motion raises $12 million for its wearable airbag systems
Blockchain to help automakers tame tangled chip supplies
TOKYO — Ford Motor was once the model of a vertically integrated company, handling everything from growing timber to assembly finished vehicles in Michigan. Fast forward 100 years and the current auto industry is completely different — dependent on supply chains that sprawl across the planet and myriad industries. But as supply chains become more complex, so has their… Continue reading Blockchain to help automakers tame tangled chip supplies
Hyundai Motor to recall Kona EV, Nexo hydrogen SUVs to fix brakes
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicle is displayed at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co is planning to recall a total of 50,864 Kona electric cars… Continue reading Hyundai Motor to recall Kona EV, Nexo hydrogen SUVs to fix brakes
Honda Launches Pre-Owned Initiative, Adding Used-Vehicle Inventory to HondaCertified.com
Honda’s latest initiative builds on the automaker’s award-winning Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program, HondaTrue Certified, already an important gateway to attract new customers to the Honda brand. HondaCertified.com now enables customers to search dealer inventories of Honda used vehicles, including up to 10 previous model years, in addition to the existing CPO vehicle inventory of late… Continue reading Honda Launches Pre-Owned Initiative, Adding Used-Vehicle Inventory to HondaCertified.com
Xinhua Silk Road: China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi unveils new luxury electric SUV model E-HS9 at Boao Forum
“FAW’s vision is to forge itself into a world-class automaker in the next decade. It is expected to see the innovation capability lead Chinese automakers by 2025 and get into the first-class group among global automakers by 2030,” noted Xu Liuping, chairman of FAW Group. Hongqi plans to roll out 28 new models, covering L,… Continue reading Xinhua Silk Road: China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi unveils new luxury electric SUV model E-HS9 at Boao Forum
Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes
Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of the Bronco SUV — one of its most hotly anticipated releases in recent memory — to summer 2021 because of coronavirus-related supplier issues. “The all-new Bronco two-door and four-door customer deliveries will begin in the summer rather than the spring due to COVID-related challenges our suppliers are experiencing,” spokesman Jiyan… Continue reading Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes
Kia recalls 295,000 U.S. vehicles for fire risks
By David Shepardson 2 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Saturday it is recalling 295,000 U.S. vehicles for engine fire risks. FILE PHOTO: The 2014 Kia Forte is presented at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni The Korean automaker said the recall… Continue reading Kia recalls 295,000 U.S. vehicles for fire risks
Hyundai recalls 129,000 U.S. vehicles for engine issue
By David Shepardson 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motors is seen on a steering wheel of a all-new Sonata sedan on display at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co is recalling 129,000 U.S. vehicles for an engine issue… Continue reading Hyundai recalls 129,000 U.S. vehicles for engine issue