Gregg Orr Auto Collection agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged an older employee with cancer was fired because of his high medical bills.
Source: autonews.com
Stellantis is open to putting a gas engine in its EVs to meet demand
With the EV segment caught in a tug-of-war between market demand and government regulations, carmakers are having to adapt to avoid losing both money and sales. Stellantis is keeping every option on the table, including putting a gasoline engine in its electric models. Natalie Knight, the chief financial officer for Stellantis, made the announcement while presenting the carmaker's first-quarter … [Read More...]
Volkswagen India expands its network in Tamil Nadu, inaugurates a new city store in Chennai
Summary A new city store in Chennai adds to the Brand’s network expansion in Tamil Nadu to enhance accessibility for customers, with the newly inaugurated city store, the total network strength in the state stands at 26 sales and 20 service facilities across 21 cities The Chennai touchpoint features a 5-car display showcasing the 5-star Global NCAP – rated Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun as well as … [Read More...]
2024 Chevrolet Traverse First Drive Review: Big family hauler gets a lot more interesting
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse marks the start of the three-row crossover’s third generation. While it still serves the same general purpose as before, it does so with actual style this time. It gets new looks, which align more with the body-on-frame side of the Chevy family tree, giving this family hauler a beefier and sportier character. The interior gets a makeover, too, … [Read More...]
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Has Size on Its Side but Lacks Charisma
General Motors has been dominant in the full-size SUV class for decades now, with Chevy Tahoes and Suburbans and their GMC and Cadillac equivalents commanding huge market share and even bigger profits. So it makes sense that GM would try to apply some of those same lessons to its latest generation of mid-size three-row SUVs. The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is the first to reach a third generation, and … [Read More...]
2024 Acura ZDX Type S Is a Sporty-Enough EV but Lacks Personality
Acura enjoys applying the ZDX name to its most experimental models. The first was the easily forgotten coupelike crossover that debuted in the late aughts. Although that body style would go into vogue about a decade later, the original ZDX was ahead of its time, didn't sell well, and disappeared after only four model years. Now, Acura has revived that moniker and applied it to another experiment, … [Read More...]
2025 Acura ZDX First Drive Review: First electric Acura or alternative Cadillac?
MONTECITO, Calif. – The 2025 Acura ZDX not only looks like an Acura, but it’s arguably one of the best-looking Acuras ever. If we’re talking SUVs, what’s going to topple it from the podium? The original ZDX? Beneath that skin, however, it’s no secret that the new ZDX rides on General Motors’ Ultium electric platform, has an interior constructed with General Motors parts, and is even built by … [Read More...]
OPEC+ expected to extend supply cuts to stave off a global surplus and shore up prices
OPEC+ is expected to prolong oil output cuts into the second half of the year as it seeks to stave off a global surplus and shore up prices. Saudi Arabia and its partners have been keeping roughly 2 million barrels-a-day offline this year, and will meet on June 1 to consider whether to continue. Crude prices soared last month on fears that conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil supplies, … [Read More...]
U.S. requiring automatic emergency braking, but current tech does little for pedestrians
Federal regulators hailed automatic emergency braking as a key technology in reducing traffic deaths. But it is least effective at night, when the majority of pedestrian deaths happen. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Feds Mandate Automated Emergency Braking by 2029
It's not an exaggeration to say that cars are getting more advanced with each model year. From infotainment growth to semi-autonomous driving technology, manufacturers are adding features in each cycle, and often charging for them too. However, automated emergency braking systems will be a federally mandated standard . . . by 2029. Following the finalization of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety … [Read More...]
Tripura government imposes restriction on sale of petrol, diesel
Source : PTI | The Tripura government has imposed restrictions on sale of petrol and from Wednesday as the fuel stock in the northeastern state has come down due to disruption of goods train movement, an official said. Goods train movement to Tripura was hit by a massive landslide in Assam’s Jatinga. Passenger train movement started on April 26 after restoration work. However, train service … [Read More...]