BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) on a single charge. The Shenxing Plus is the world’s first LFP battery boasting such a range, Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan of CATL’s e-car division said on the first media day of the Beijing auto … [Read more...]
Toyota hits record annual output, sales on robust demand
TOKYO, (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production hit record highs in the year ended March 31, supported by robust demand and the absence of semiconductor supply constraints it had to endure in recent years. Still, Toyota plans to delay the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in the U.S. and trim domestic production to ensure product safety and quality … [Read more...]
UPS and FedEx find it harder to replace gas guzzlers than expected
LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO — UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric step vans they need to replace their gas guzzlers and make a dent in the country's climate-warming tailpipe emissions. The path to electrification by the package delivery giants is critical to U.S. President Joe Biden's transportation climate goals. Achieving that aim, however, is hampered … [Read more...]
Three Stellantis plants halted due to strike at supplier
PARIS, (Reuters) – Production at three Stellantis assembly plants in Europe has been stopped for several days due to a strike at a plant run by supplier MA France, a spokesperson told Reuters. “Three sites have seen a production halt since the start of the week,” the spokesperson said, adding two are in France (Poissy and Hordain) and one in Britain (Luton). The Hordain plant makes vans and mini … [Read more...]
UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply
LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric step vans they need to replace their gas guzzlers and make a dent in the country’s climate-warming tailpipe emissions. The path to electrification by the package delivery giants is critical to U.S. President Joe Biden’s transportation climate goals. Achieving that aim, however, is … [Read more...]
GM's Marissa West looks to connect with retailers as she oversees North American operations
While growing up, General Motors' first female North American president would collect brochures at the Detroit auto show and pretend to run her own dealership. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Okaya EV's Ferrato to launch its first electric motorcycle on 2nd May
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 17:09 PM Share via: Ferrato will have its own dealerships and service centres. Their first motorcycle will have some sporty design elements. First teaser of the upcoming electric motorcycle from Ferrato. India's electric vehicle (EV) landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as Okaya EV prepares to launch its new … [Read more...]
VinFast chief plans to invest $1B more from his fortune in EV maker
Pham Nhat Vuong and Vingroup have already poured $11.4 billion into the company as of the end of last year. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Subaru Forester Excels In New IIHS Test, All Other Small SUVs Score Poorly
Follow us today... How safe is the 2024 Subaru Forester? The 2024 Subaru Forester is the best small SUV in the new front crash prevention test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Forester is the only small SUV with the highest "Good" score in the updated IIHS vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test. The IIHS says, "The Subaru Forester is the … [Read more...]
Honda spending $11B on EV assembly, battery output in Canada, reports say
The company’s leadership will be joined by a wide range of government officials, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, for the announcement. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Ultraviolette to widen network with 17 new outlets, to enter 5 markets in Europe in 2024
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 16:24 PM Share via: <!--The new Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 arrives with significant upgrades and the company is now looking to set up a wider distribution network which includes 17 new outlets in India and five new markets in Europe in 2024.--> The new Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 arrives with significant upgrades and the … [Read more...]
Continental fined $107M over role in diesel-emissions scam
German prosecutors issued the fine over the company’s participation in the scam via selling more than 12 million engine control units that automakers, including Volkswagen Group, used to manipulate emissions. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Continental fined $107M over role in diesel-emissions scam
German prosecutors issued the fine over the company’s participation in the scam via selling more than 12 million engine control units that automakers, including Volkswagen Group, used to manipulate emissions. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
16 thoughts about the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
The Volkswagen Golf R should’ve been a new car I was giddily waiting for the second it was available for testing. Both it and the GTI have long been on the short list of the cars I’d actually buy, even with price as no issue. I’m not alone around here. “You should buy a GTI” was basically a running joke during the Autoblog Podcast’s “Spend my Money” segment. But then something happened with the … [Read more...]
Mercedes warms to ICE vehicles as EV growth cools in the U.S.
Mercedes expects to sell about 50,000 more coupes, sedans, crossovers and SUVs in the U.S. in 2024 compared with last year. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
All-electric BMW i5 launched in India, priced at ₹1.20 crore
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 15:24 PM Share via: The new BMW i5 electric luxury sedan is available only in the top-spec M60 xDrive variant and arrives in the country as a full import. <div class="imgWrapper" data-item-event="image_clicked" data-ga-widget="Image Interactions" … [Read more...]
Toyota hits record annual output, sales on robust demand
For the year ended March, Toyota said its global sales rose 7.3 percent to 10.31 million units, while its output came to 9.97 million units, up 9.2 percent. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Hyundai doubles down on India & hybrids post weak performance on home ground
By: Reuters | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 14:58 PM Share via: Hyundai Motor Q1 hurt by weak home sales, doubles down on hybrids, India After a bruising setback in China, hurt by intensifying competition from nimble domestic rivals, Hyundai is now doubling down on India. (REUTERS) South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co warned on Thursday of intensifying competition … [Read more...]
Nissan EVs go bold with diagonal front lighting at Beijing auto show
Nissan has shown a creative and bold front lighting design in a clutch of electrified concept vehicles that were unveiled at the Beijing auto show, which point toward a future design language. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Nissan EVs go bold with diagonal front lighting at Beijing auto show
Nissan has shown a creative and bold front lighting design in a clutch of electrified concept vehicles that were unveiled at the Beijing auto show, which point toward a future design language. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
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