Apple said Monday that its next-generation CarPlay system will power the vehicle’s entire instrument cluster, the next move in its battle against Android Automotive OS, Google’s in-vehicle operation system, to dominate dashboards around the world. The growing size and number of screens inside vehicles gives the iPhone an opportunity to play a bigger role, regardless… Continue reading Apple challenges Google for a larger slice of your dashboard
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UAW petition prompts U.S. to seek Mexican review at Stellantis parts plant
A petition from the United Auto Workers and a Mexican labor union has prompted the United States to request Mexico to review possible labor rights violations at an auto parts plants owned by Jeep maker Stellantis NV under requirements of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai and Labor Secretary Mary Walsh on… Continue reading UAW petition prompts U.S. to seek Mexican review at Stellantis parts plant
8 Things We Just Found Out About The Vencer Sarthe – HotCars
Vencer, one person’s vision to build the ultimate modern day analog supercar, the sole Sarthe model promised a real driver’s experience without a spine shattering ride. Almost 10 years have passed since Prince Albert II of Monaco unveiled Vencer’s Sarthe prototype, followed by a lengthy “fine-tuning” delay before production made the headlines, and still the… Continue reading 8 Things We Just Found Out About The Vencer Sarthe – HotCars
@FCA: Hagan and Dodge Power Brokers Back in Winner’s Circle with Victory at NHRA New England Nationals
June 5, 2022 , Epping, New Hampshire – Tony Stewart Racing took home their third Wally trophy of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series season after Funny Car driver Matt Hagan powered his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat from the No. 1 qualifier position to a fourth win in five years at… Continue reading @FCA: Hagan and Dodge Power Brokers Back in Winner’s Circle with Victory at NHRA New England Nationals
@FCA: Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for Turkey Creek Cleanup on World Environment Day
Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for Turkey Creek Cleanup on World Environment Day June 5, 2022 , Windsor, Ontario – Members of the Stellantis and Unifor Local 444 Windsor Assembly Plant Joint Workplace Committee including Plant Manager Dave Bellaire (far right) unveil a new Conservation Certification sign on behalf of the… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for Turkey Creek Cleanup on World Environment Day
Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
As expected, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines. The world’s fifth-largest automaker agreed this week to pay $300 million in penalties to end a multi-year investigation by the US Justice Department,… Continue reading Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
Dieter Zetsche’s latest gig – Automotive News
Kensington Capital, whose blank-check companies have already taken public QuantumScape and Wallbox has tapped former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche as vice chairman for a fourth automotive-focused special purpose acquisition company. Its latest SPAC, Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV, filed Thursday to raise $200 million in an initial public offering. The company said it will focus… Continue reading Dieter Zetsche’s latest gig – Automotive News
Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once (the invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 lockdowns in China, chip and battery shortages, supply chain disruptions …), the truth is that there were 542,000 registrations last month, representing 10.2% share of the overall auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Chevy champion race car driver on the thrill of Belle Isle’s Grand Prix track
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The father of the Escalade has advice for Cadillac’s switch to electric vehicles
This content is only available to subscribers. The Memorial Day Flash Sale. Extended! $9.99 for a Year. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from… Continue reading The father of the Escalade has advice for Cadillac’s switch to electric vehicles