Tag: GM

Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it

After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Well, the last domino has fallen, but the most interesting thing is… Continue reading Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it

Clean Technica: Tesla To Phase Out Chinese Made Parts For US Cars Within Two Years004256

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Elections have consequences. Boy, howdy, do they ever! As soon as the last presidential election was over, several US manufacturers read the writing on the wall and realized trade relations between the US and China were about to get bumpy. News reports this week indicate… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla To Phase Out Chinese Made Parts For US Cars Within Two Years004256

Waymo announces expansion: autonomous rides coming to Miami, Dallas, Houston, and more

Waymo is significantly accelerating its rollout. After years of slow and methodical expansion, the Alphabet-owned company is now moving at a faster speed, announcing today that it is bringing its autonomous driving technology to five new major cities, starting with Miami. This comes just days after the company finally unlocked driverless freeway rides for passengers… Continue reading Waymo announces expansion: autonomous rides coming to Miami, Dallas, Houston, and more

Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production

2023 Prius Prime on display, April 6, 2023. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Toyota Motor on Tuesday announced plans to invest $912 million in U.S. manufacturing plants in five Southern states as part of a previously announced plan for the company to invest up to $10 billion domestically by 2030. The investments announced Tuesday are broadly… Continue reading Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard 010256

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real opponent is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard 010256

MORE TEST DRIVES, MORE BRANDS, MORE TO DISCOVER AT THE 2025 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

First time experiences with Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Lucid Gravity Touring and Cadillac Celestiq highlight 50+ test drive vehicles across 10 days November 21–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show® will feature more than 50 vehicles available to drive or ride, giving guests… Continue reading MORE TEST DRIVES, MORE BRANDS, MORE TO DISCOVER AT THE 2025 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW