Published December 8, 2021 at 7:00 AM EST Our favorite car experts return to discuss the latest news on EVs, cars, trucks and SUVs. They’ll also share tips for getting ready for winter driving. And they settle the great debate over snow tires versus AWD and all-season tires. Panelists:Jamie Page Deaton, freelance automotive writer; managingJohn Paul,… Continue reading Automotive experts discuss cars, trucks, SUVs, the latest in electric vehicles, winter driving and more – Maine Public
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@BMW: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2022 ROLLS-ROYCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME001646
Rolls-Royce offers record 37 places on its prestigious apprenticeship scheme for 2022 Candidates spend two to four years receiving paid on-the-job training and part-time formal education, leading to NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND and degree qualifications Outstanding opportunity for post-16 students seeking hands-on experience with a world-class company as a direct route into work or… Continue reading @BMW: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2022 ROLLS-ROYCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME001646
Musk says Tesla will accept dogecoin for merchandise
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) (Reuters) – Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric carmaker will accept dogecoin for merchandise on a test basis. “Tesla will make some merch buyable with Doge & see how it goes,” Musk said in a tweet here. Dogecoin jumped 24%… Continue reading Musk says Tesla will accept dogecoin for merchandise
Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent. Opibus is a Swedish-Kenyan technology… Continue reading Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
@Daimler: Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ can now be ordered
Sales launch for the first battery-electric AMG production model Affalterbach. Prospective buyers can now order the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ (combined power consumption (WLTP): 23.4–21.1 kWh/100 km, combined CO2 | emissions (WLTP): 0 g/100 km | electric range (WLTP): 529–586 km)[1] at prices starting at 152,546.10 euros[2] from the authorized dealers. The luxury saloon… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ can now be ordered
TransDigm Comments on DOD IG Report
CLEVELAND, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) (“TransDigm” or “the Company”) today issued the following statement regarding a report issued by the Inspector General Department of Defense (“DoD”) on its audit of TransDigm and select firm-fixed price contracts between the DoD and TransDigm businesses: “The report makes clear that there was no wrongdoing… Continue reading TransDigm Comments on DOD IG Report
Toyota to spend $35 bln on 30 battery electric vehicle line-up by 2030
TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it would invest 4 trillion yen ($35 billion) to build a line-up of 30 battery electric vehicles (BEV) by 2030 as the world’s biggest car maker looks to tap the growing market of zero emission vehicles. That would be part of an overall… Continue reading Toyota to spend $35 bln on 30 battery electric vehicle line-up by 2030
California halts Pony.ai’s driverless testing permit after accident
A vehicle equipped with Pony.ai’s self-driving technology is parked at the company’s office in Fremont, California, U.S. June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 13 (Reuters) – A California regulator on Monday said it has suspended a driverless testing permit for startup technology firm… Continue reading California halts Pony.ai’s driverless testing permit after accident
Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as parts run short
An employee of Toyota Motor Corp. works on the assembly line of Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) at the company’s Motomachi plant in Toyota, Aichi prefecture, Japan May 17, 2018. Picture taken May 17, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said it would extend stoppages at some factories in… Continue reading Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as parts run short
Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars
Toyota president Akio Toyoda has unwrapped no less than 15 wildly diverse concepts for upcoming Toyota and Lexus electric cars, as he detailed plans for the two firms to launch a total of 30 battery EVs by 2030. The machines – shown alongside Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X – include a range of new SUVs, commercial vehicles, off-roaders… Continue reading Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars