Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.
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@Ferrari: Ferrari N.v.: Periodic Report on the Buyback Program000275
Maranello (Italy), December 12, 2022 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/EXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the Euro 200 million share buyback program announced on December 1, 2022, as the second tranche of the multi-year share buyback program of approximately Euro 2 billion expected to be executed by 2026 in… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari N.v.: Periodic Report on the Buyback Program000275
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WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. new vehicle automotive fleet’s fuel efficiency was flat in the 2021 model year as automakers sold more sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks compared to cars, while the Detroit Three lagged behind foreign competitors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday the fleetwide real-world average was 25.4 miles… Continue reading Untitled
Auto Roundup: AZO & THO’s Quarterly Results, BWA’s Spin-Off Plans & More
Last week, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released vehicle sales data for November. Per the agency, vehicle sales in China totaled 1.67 million units last month, down 9.5% year over year. This marked the first decline since May. On the news front, auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. AZO and recreational vehicle (RV) maker Thor Industries THO reported quarterly… Continue reading Auto Roundup: AZO & THO’s Quarterly Results, BWA’s Spin-Off Plans & More
@FCA: DTE Partnership Adds 400 Megawatts of New Solar Projects in Michigan
December 12, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis and DTE Energy today announced a clean energy commitment to add 400 megawatts of new solar projects in Michigan – enough clean energy to power approximately 130,000 homes annually – through DTE’s MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program. The clean energy commitment is the second largest renewable energy… Continue reading @FCA: DTE Partnership Adds 400 Megawatts of New Solar Projects in Michigan
Norfolk Southern awards $1 million to 57 Hampton Roads nonprofits
Organizations support educational, environmental, social equity, and community advancement initiatives ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will award $1 million in grants to a diverse group of fifty-seven Hampton Roads nonprofit organizations. The grants further Norfolk Southern’s legacy of supporting people and families in the communities it serves. The organizations are… Continue reading Norfolk Southern awards $1 million to 57 Hampton Roads nonprofits
China Automotive Systems Launches New Electric Power Steering Systems for BYD
WUHAN, China, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) (“CAAS” or the “Company”), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it has introduced a new series of Electric Power Steering (“EPS”) systems for the largest Chinese EV producer, BYD Auto (“BYD”). After 18 months of preparation and close… Continue reading China Automotive Systems Launches New Electric Power Steering Systems for BYD
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen USA: More electric SUVs, locally produced – that’s what VW is planning in the USA005777
Der neue Nordamerika-Chef von Volkswagen, Pablo Di Si, will mehr Eigenständigkeit für die Konzerntochter. Im Gespräch mit dem Handelsblatt kündigt er die Produktion weiterer SUV-Modelle in den USA an. Schon im kommenden Jahr könnte es hier Neuigkeiten geben.„Aktuell haben wir als Konzern in Nordamerika einen Marktanteil von vier Prozent. Das muss deutlich mehr werden“, sagte… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen USA: More electric SUVs, locally produced – that’s what VW is planning in the USA005777
@VW Group: Audi in third place at the Gulf 12 Hours006297
Although all four Audi R8 LMS cars posted a combined 70 leading laps in the season finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, Audi Sport customer racing was denied another victory at the end of a great international endurance racing season. At the end of a race marked by many neutralizations at the Yas Marina Circuit… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi in third place at the Gulf 12 Hours006297
Car pictures of the week – Evo
The Czech-built Praga Bohema takes a different approach to the hypercar than most, swapping hybrid assistance and four-figure power for a focus on low kerb weight and lap times. Though development is still ongoing, evo’s Jethro Bovingdon had the chance to take an early look at a prototype, and we explore the highlights in this… Continue reading Car pictures of the week – Evo