Lunes, Enero 31, 2022

New AAA study finds driver-facing cameras safest in vehicles with partial automation

AAA analyzed four cars equipped with partial automation: the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the 2021 Subaru Forester, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2020 Tesla Model 3.



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Linggo, Enero 30, 2022

A turning point in the transition to EVs? Tougher EPA rules may be the catalyst

Faced with the challenge of meeting the EPA's more stringent limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions, U.S. automakers soon will determine how much — and how quickly — electric vehicles will be part of their compliance strategies.



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Tesla Cybertruck will arrive in 2023, at the earliest

Industry followers and Tesla fans were let down after CEO Elon Musk said the hotly anticipated Cybertruck won't launch until 2023 at the earliest.



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Hyundai rides with fake Super Bowl ad

The automaker's upcoming Ioniq 5 EV was featured in the ABC sitcom "black-ish" this month, with star Anthony Anderson working on an imaginary Super Bowl commercial.



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Alabama-built 2023 Mazda CX-50: A crossover made in the U.S. for the U.S.

The first production Mazda CX-50 rolled off the line last week at the automaker's new joint-venture plant with Toyota. It marked Mazda's return to U.S. manufacturing after nearly a decade.



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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Another big jump in 2022 estimated production cuts

AutoForecast Solutions’ weekly estimate of the number of vehicles removed from production because of the semiconductor shortage this year jumped significantly for the second consecutive week.



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GM's Michigan battery projects fill in more of EV production map

CEO Mary Barra said she's confident GM can dethrone Tesla by "mid-decade" and has the company spending big to get there.



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Legislation would loosen Florida's title rules

Florida lawmakers are working on legislation that would change the state's motor vehicle title statute to give auto dealers leeway in how long it takes them to transfer titles.



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Boeing bets big on Wisk, while May Mobility gets $83 million

Despite some recent headwinds, autonomous taxis remain intriguing with investors. In the air, Boeing lavished $450 million on eVTOL startup Wisk this week. On the ground, May Mobility earned further backing from Toyota.



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Nissan dealerships have new appeal as turnaround gains momentum

Twenty-two percent of retailers polled in Kerrigan Advisors' 2021 Dealer Survey expect Nissan franchise valuations to increase, compared with just 8 percent a year earlier.



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Sabado, Enero 29, 2022

Can EVs proliferate with or without Build Back Better Act?

With the EPA finalizing more stringent vehicle emissions standards, the industry is looking to Washington for support to grow the EV market in the U.S.



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Luxury car dealer discovers a niche in insurance

Lamborghini Philadelphia expects to sell insurance policies to about half its customers, potentially generating nearly $500,000 in premiums.



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Ford puts commercial business at forefront of EV strategy

The automaker already owns a leading share of the commercial vehicle market and is betting fleet managers will recognize the benefits of going electric far quicker than the average retail buyer.



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Biyernes, Enero 28, 2022

Dobbs Equity Partners, Starling Automotive among dealership buyers

Three Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealerships and one Buick-GMC dealership were sold in November and December deals to a private equity firm, expanding dealership groups and first-time dealership buyers.



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Hyundai aims to build trust in EVs with Jason Bateman's help

The actor appears in a new ad for the Ioniq 5 EV that will run during the NFL playoffs.



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Off-road Porsche 911 tested in the Arctic

Spy shots of the 911 prototype taken in the Arctic reveal a jacked-up suspension, flared wheel arches and old-school whale-tail spoiler.



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Toyota retains global sales crown, expands lead over VW on chip crisis management

Toyota gained on rivals worldwide as it managed to avoid lengthy production shutdowns by carefully managing microchip procurement and navigating supply chain bottlenecks. It credits stockpiling early in the crisis and close communication with suppliers for its edge.

 



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Ford expands Shanghai design center

Ford completed a major expansion of its Shanghai design studio that added a showroom and in-house clay model workshop, becoming its sixth global design center.



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GM, Ford grapple with current challenges while making future promises

Both companies have mapped out multibillion-dollar investments in new North American EV and battery factories, aimed at challenging Tesla and a flock of smaller EV startups.



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Toyota retains global sales crown, expands lead over VW on chip crisis management

Toyota gained on rivals worldwide as it managed to avoid lengthy production shutdowns by carefully managing microchip procurement and navigating supply chain bottlenecks. It credits stockpiling early in the crisis and close communication with suppliers for its edge.

 



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GM CEO Mary Barra's first ride in autonomous vehicle: 'surreal'

A new video from Cruise shows GM's top executives trying out a self-driving vehicle for the first time with no safety driver.



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Huwebes, Enero 27, 2022

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes president, COO

The dealership management system provider promoted Chris Walsh to president and Willie Daughters to COO.



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Reynolds and Reynolds promotes president, COO

The dealership management system provider promoted Chris Walsh to president and Willie Daughters to COO.



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GM, Ford asked by Biden to help support stalled Build Back Better bill

Ford CEO Jim Farley said in an interview, before participating in the White House meeting, that he would urge Biden to retain tax credits for EVs included in the initial legislation.



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Sony welcomed to auto industry by Japan's old guard automakers

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association says traditional automakers expect new entrants from other industries and that the Sony represents Japan’s turn at floating a hopeful new industry player.



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U.S. Transportation Department sets national strategy for safer roads, cars

The comprehensive action plan is aimed at significantly reducing serious and fatal injuries on U.S. roads and highways and is supported in part by funding and provisions in the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law by President Joe Biden in November.



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Renault-Nissan alliance plows $26B into EV blitz

As part of the push, Renault will lead development of a common centralized electrical and electronic architecture and will introduce its first "full software defined vehicle" by 2025.



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Miyerkules, Enero 26, 2022

Ford E-Transit orders hit 10,000; Walmart among customers

Retail giant Walmart, which ordered 1,100 E-Transit vans, is among 300 commercial customers for the new EV. Deliveries will begin soon.



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Toyota, BMW-backed robotic-shuttle startup raises $83M

The U.S.-based company operates 25 vehicles in nine cities including Arlington, Texas, and Hiroshima, Japan.



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Redesigned 2023 Toyota Sequoia aims at heart of 3-row SUV market

A standard hybrid powertrain, vastly improved towing capability and refined interior creature comforts and technology should allow the redesigned 2023 Sequoia to make inroads into a segment dominated by domestic automakers.



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Faurecia says Hella takeover cleared by EU

Faurecia said that EU antitrust authorities have approved its takeover of the German automotive lighting group.



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Bentley will start output of first full EV in 2025

The EV is a critical step in Bentley's plan to switch its entire model range to full-electric vehicles by 2030. 



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Ford E-Transit orders hit 10,000; Walmart among customers

Retail giant Walmart, which ordered 1,100 E-Transit vans, is among 300 commercial customers for the new EV. Deliveries will begin soon.



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Martes, Enero 25, 2022

GM electric pickup target: 600,000 a year with historic Michigan investment

The automaker is committing nearly $7 billion, the single largest investment in its history, toward building more electric trucks and electric vehicle batteries in Michigan.



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GM targets building 600,000 electric pickups a year with historic Mich. investment

The automaker is committing nearly $7 billion, the single largest investment in its history, toward building more electric trucks and electric vehicle batteries in Michigan.



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NHTSA seeks more info from Tesla in safety probe of in-vehicle gaming feature

NHTSA's request comes after Tesla last month told the agency it will stop allowing games to be played on the center touch screen while the vehicle is being driven.



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Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer poised to grow

Jeep is preparing larger variants of the premium SUVs with longer wheelbases that will go head-to-head with rivals such as the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade ESV and Lincoln Navigator L.



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GM wins $824 million in incentives from Michigan to lure $7 billion in EV investments

The incentives for GM include a first-of-its-kind $600 million direct taxpayer grant from the state of Michigan.



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Hyundai Motor expects production to rebound in 2022 as chip supply improves

Hyundai said it expects a 20 percent sales jump in its biggest market, North America, in 2022.



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Tesla hacker gained access to car owners' email and warned them

Tesla says it has fixed the flaw that allowed teen hacker to gain access to owners' email addresses.



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VW, Bosch partner on advanced driving technologies

VW and Bosch plan to develop Level 2 systems for urban and freeway driving to be installed on VW Group vehicles starting next year.



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Lunes, Enero 24, 2022

The chip shortage is back for Year 2

The industry is settling into the new year acknowledging that it's not out of the woods yet on chip shortage disruptions.



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BMW's big V-12 engine to end production

BMW will halt output of its V-12 engine this summer — ending a three decade-plus run.



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Nissan dealers are embracing its buy-at-home tool

Nearly two-thirds of the Nissan's 1,076 U.S. dealers have signed onto the brand's digital shopping platform that launched last year.



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Linggo, Enero 23, 2022

How Dodge Challenger won pony car race for the first time

The brand's CEO says one foundation of the car's success is the ability to market to the many Dodge enthusiasts who are drawn to American muscle and the sense of community that comes with it.



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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Estimated chip hit jumps 25% in 1 week

About 187,200 vehicles have been removed from global vehicle production plans so far this year, a gain of about 25 percent from an estimate one week earlier.



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Lamborghini begins farewell to pure ICE vehicles this year

The Volkswagen Group brand will launch its first plug-in hybrid in 2023 and fully electrify its lineup by 2024, CEO Stephen Winkelmann said.



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Sabado, Enero 22, 2022

Startup Ottonomy uses the airport to help autonomous delivery take flight

Ottonomy maps out a shift into curbside and last-mile deliveries.



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How Toyota, Lexus plan to digitally improve the service experience

A select few Toyota and Lexus dealers this month will be pioneers in an expansion of the brands' digital retailing systems.



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Advanced driving tech reaches into health field

Automotive suppliers are deploying with health technology aimed at detecting COVID-19, alerting someone of signs of a heart attack and purifying the air in their vehicle.



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