For the past few years, the automotive industry has invested heavily in autonomous vehicle product development. Even so, the rollout has been challenging and has not lived up to consumer expectations.
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EV range anxiety? Gas vehicles dwarf EVs on the average number of miles driven
Americans bought EVs in record numbers last year, with Cox Automotive reporting 1.2 million sales in 2023. They still only make up a single-digit percentage of the overall auto market here, and they are clearly being used in ways that are different from gasoline-powered cars. A recent study from iSeeCars found that gas vehicles saw the most mileage between November 2022 and April 2023, with EVs … [Read More...]
Fiery gasoline tanker crash snarls traffic, closes I-95 in Connecticut
NORWALK, Conn. — A tanker truck filled with gasoline burst into flames in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, closing the East Coast’s main north-south highway Thursday and causing major traffic jams. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said there were no serious injuries in the 5:30 a.m. accident. But the highway was expected to be closed for much of the day. Text alerts were sent to … [Read More...]
BorgWarner generates higher revenue, earnings as demand grows for hybrids
Detroit automakers such as GM have plans to bring back hybrids to the market, feeding customer demand for a bridge to all-electric powertrains. BorgWarner's CEO kept details around hybrid quoting activity close to the vest. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
FedEx adds 150 Shyft Group Blue Arc electric vans to its fleet
FedEx is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions vehicles with the addition of 150 Blue Arc battery powered vans. Built by Michigan's Shyft Group, the vans can travel as much as 225 miles between charges. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
The best DIY vinyl car wraps of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The best car color is subjective. But if you have a car in a color you aren’t a fan of, or you simply want to mix things up, you can change the color of your car fairly easily, with a vinyl wrap. A vinyl wrap will also give your vehicle’s sheet metal a layer of protection from … [Read More...]
Tech supplier Aptiv lowers sales forecast, reduces equity interest in JV with Hyundai
Under the agreement with Hyundai Motor Co., Aptiv will not be required to fund the joint venture in the future, while Hyundai will provide additional funding. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
2024 Jeep Gladiator Adds Vibrant Tuscadero Pink Paint Option
Jeep added a vibrant new pink paint option to the 2024 Gladiator lineup, following a popular run of the color on the Wrangler.The paint costs $895; it'll initially be available on the Sport, Mojave, and Rubicon trims but eventually other trims too.Jeep says roughly 30,000 customers ordered the color on the 2021 Wrangler.Regina George wears pink on Wednesdays, but you can sport that color any day … [Read More...]
2024 Force Gurkha 3-door & 5-door launched in India, priced from ₹16.75 lakh
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 02 May 2024, 21:07 PM Share via: Bookings for the 2024 Force Gurkha 3-door and 5-door began late last month for a token of ₹25,000, while deliveries will commence by mid-May. <div class="imgWrapper" data-item-event="image_clicked" data-ga-widget="Image Interactions" … [Read More...]
Delivery van safety features could mitigate 4 in 10 fatal crashes, study says
Larger vehicles are more likely to cause injuries in crashes because of their greater mass, and the victims are often outside the vehicle. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Maruti Suzuki’s pending bookings amount to 1.75 lakh, more demand for CNG cars
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 02 May 2024, 20:35 PM Share via: Maruti Suzuki has maximum bookings for the Ertiga at 60,000 units, followed by the Brezza at 20,000 units and Dzire at 17,000 units. Over 1 lakh of pending bookings are for CNG cars at Maruti Suzuki with the alternative fuel option witnessing significant demand Maruti Suzuki has revealed … [Read More...]