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Ferrari launches first 4-door with $391,000 V-12 Purosangue
Code-named F175, the new model was nicknamed Purosangue, or "thoroughbred" in Italian, because it was designed from scratch.
"The chassis, engine and gearbox were brand new and most of other components had been specifically designed for…
Aptiv makes $600M acquisition of Italian supplier Intercable
Autonomous vehicle software supplier Aptiv plc has agreed to acquire Intercable Automotive Solutions for around $600 million.
The bolt on of the Bruneck, Italy-based manufacturer of busbar and battery cell technology would bolster Aptiv's…
2023 Lexus RX: Multiple editions shine at first drive
Reviewers got an early taste of the 2023 Lexus RX and, in general, they like what they see.The new luxury crossover comes in six editions — each offering different types of powertrains and different levels of power. The most powerful…
Tesla preps for production surge at German plant
Tesla's first European factory Germany is picking up its pace of production, with the ramp-up going "very well," according to the electric-car manufacturer.
Tesla announced the boost in output of Model Y SUVs at an information day held at…
Leo Michael cartoon: Gnarly
The skateboard chassis — the architecture that underpins most of today's battery-electric vehicles — just might be the most important piece of automotive hardware created this century.
Automakers and suppliers explore automated purchasing
A spokesman for a large Tier 1 supplier who asked not to be identified given the sensitive nature of the topic said that all of the Detroit 3 are either moving to automate some buying procedures, or discussing such a move.He said his own…
Rivian gets Mercedes assist for Europe market
Rivian has agreed to supply 100,000 electric delivery vans to Amazon by 2030.In April, Mercedes-Benz said its order books are full, but its factories are struggling with supply chain difficulties.Mercedes and Rivian are planning to produce…
Volkswagen’s Mexican union says strike deadline postponed
MEXICO CITY - A deadline for workers to strike at German carmaker Volkswagen AG's main Mexico plant has been moved from Friday to Sept. 14 as employers and labor representatives continue wage talks, the local trade union said on Friday.The…
Porsche, Red Bull, end Formula One talks
BERLIN -- Porsche said it and Red Bull were terminating talks about the possibility of Porsche's entry into Formula One.
"The two companies have now jointly come to the conclusion that these talks will no longer be continued," Porsche said…
World EV Day 2022: Industry Pitches for Sustainable Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in India
New Delhi, September 9: Strengthening of local supply chains is important to create a sustainable electric vehicle ecosystem in the country, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) said on Friday.…
BMW touts tech leap with Tesla-style battery cells
BERLIN -- BMW will power its new class of electric vehicles with cylindrical battery cells made in six factories by partners including China's CATL and EVE Energy, as the automaker looks to speed up charging and extend driving range.
Two…
Automobile Sales Jump by 17% in August 2022, Says SIAM
New Delhi, September 9: Automobile sales in India jumped by 17 per cent year-on-year in August led by healthy growth in passenger vehicle sales, as per data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers…
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrder SUV Launched in India, Prices Start at Rs 15.11 Lakh
New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday said the top four trims of its sports utility vehicle Urban Cruiser Hyryder are priced between Rs 15.11 lakh and 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The three trims with strong…
Tata Motors To Launch Tiago EV Later This Month
New Delhi: Tata Motors on Friday said it will roll out the electric version of its entry-level model Tiago later this month, in a step towards making environmentally friendly vehicles more accessible to customers.…
In case you missed it, the summer has been hot for auto news
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law in late August, designed to incentivize domestic EV production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.The legislation, which alters the eligibility requirements of a…
At Ford plant, Janet Yellen says U.S. economy is stronger
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen declared on Thursday that President Joe Biden's agenda has made the economy stronger than before the COVID-19 pandemic, but said more work was needed to protect the gains, especially by tackling…
At Ford plant, Janet Yellen to tout cutting fossil fuels
The U.S. is on track to hit ambitious emissions-reduction goals following recent climate legislation that encourages investment in green technology, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will say in a speech at a Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn…
Honda to cut output by up to 40% at Japan plants
TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. will reduce production by up to 40 percent at two Japanese plants for the rest of the month due to ongoing supply chain and logistical problems.
The reduction could be seen as a warning that automakers may not be…
GM targets China’s urban rich with luxury imports
GM hopes that by using a sales and marketing model akin to ones that worked well for Tesla and Apple in China, it will be able to channel any energy and excitement the imports generate back into GM's existing models in the country.
"That…
Magna Steyr eyes U.S. locations for ‘climate-friendly’ plant
Magna Steyr, the Austria-based contract manufacturer owned by Canada's Magna International Inc., is considering opening a plant in the U.S.
"We want to enter the U.S. market. We are intensively looking for a location right now," Magna…
Mexico auto production up 31.36%, August exports up 16.93%
MEXICO CITY - Mexican automotive production and exports rose in August compared with the same month a year earlier, data from the national statistics agency (INEGI) showed on Wednesday.Production increased 31.36 percent to 316,815 vehicles…
EPA fines suppliers for diesel defeat devices
Two Detroit area companies have been ordered to pay $10 million for manufacturing, selling and installing aftermarket devices that bypass car emissions controls.
Diesel Ops LLC and Orion Diesel LLC were caught through a national crackdown…
EV skateboard chassis history
"The architecture doesn't interfere with the top hat of the vehicle," said Mike Simcoe, global vice president of design at GM. "Structurally, the skateboard effectively stops at the floorpan. And so everything above that is free. In a…
BYD, Thailand’s WHA plan EV plant in Thailand
SHANGHAI -- WHA Group, the Thai industrial estate developer, said on Tuesday that it and China's BYD Co. are set to announce plans for an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Thailand.
The two companies will hold a joint news…
Feds crack down: Emissions ‘defeat devices’ suppliers fined $10 million
Two Detroit area companies have been ordered to pay $10 million for manufacturing, selling and installing aftermarket devices that bypass car emissions controls.
Diesel Ops LLC and Orion Diesel LLC were caught through a national crackdown…
How the EV skateboard chassis was born
"First and foremost I see this as a General Motors accomplishment. It happened at the time because we had a president and CEO who really wanted us to make a statement around the 100th anniversary of the automobile, and it was around the…
A look at body-on-frame, unibody and skateboard chassis
Unibody frame» Underpins passenger car, crossover, minivans and a few light trucks, such as the Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline» Advantages: Saves weight. Boosts fuel economy. Adds rigidity over body-on-frame. Increases interior space.…
History of the EV skateboard chassis
"The architecture doesn't interfere with the top hat of the vehicle," said Mike Simcoe, global vice president of design at GM. "Structurally, the skateboard effectively stops at the floorpan. And so everything above that is free. In a…
Market Scan says data shows dealerships aren’t offering manufacturers’ promos if markups…
Dealerships still are likely to present cash-back offers, a form of automaker incentive that can be applied to financing allowing interest rate reserve, West said. But special programs forbidding dealerships from adding margin are "for the…
Prepare yourself for a very different Detroit auto show
Crews began setting up exhibition space on the sold-out 723,000-square-foot show floor at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Hall) this week.
Around 1,000 union laborers, including electricians, carpenters, iron workers and stagehands work…