» Posted June 4, 2021 • Resources
General Motors is not the only major auto manufacturer steering its future toward electric cars. Ford Motor Co. recently unveiled another big bet on plug-in vehicles, putting down $185 million on a new effort to make batteries in its home state. The company plans to build an “Ion Park” laboratory focused on the “future of battery manufacturing” in Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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» Posted May 28, 2021 • Resources
Tesla’s controversial driver-assist Autopilot technology is once again in the spotlight following a fatal accident that killed two people in Texas. It appears that no one was behind the wheel when a Model S recently crashed into a tree in Houston, leaving two passengers dead. Although it is not clear whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash, a local fire marshal report said one person was found in the front passenger seat while the other was found in a rear seat, according to Jalopnik.
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» Posted May 26, 2021 • Resources
Miniature European vehicles are set to invade the U.S., courtesy of French automobile manufacturer Citroen. The Ami, a small electric vehicle that costs around $6,000, is reportedly headed stateside as part of the new EV subscription service, CNBC reports. Free2Move, the service originally launched by Peugeot, is now under the Stellantis umbrella after the company merged with Fiat Chrysler last year.
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» Posted May 24, 2021 • Resources
Hyundai is once again recalling cars over fire risks, becoming the latest major auto manufacturer to tell drivers and federal regulators that vehicles could burst into flames unexpectedly.
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» Posted May 21, 2021 • Resources
General Motors is recalling 10,000 vans that the company says could short circuit and catch fire. The company says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries caused by the defect. Still, GM is also advising owners to park outdoors in the meantime.
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» Posted May 19, 2021 • Resources
Just when automakers thought they were turning the corner on a pandemic prompted slow down in car buying, a new problem is making it harder to churn out vehicles. Semiconductors are in short supply worldwide, stalling vehicle production and upping the prices at the dealership.
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» Posted May 17, 2021 • Resources
Startup electric carmaker Rivian is making a play for new customers with a generous warranty offer. When the company rolls out its first pickup truck and sport utility vehicle in June, they will come with an eight-year/175,000-mile warranty, Car and Driver reports. That beats the current industry standard - eight years or 100,000 miles - but does not reach a similar unlimited mileage warranty offer from Tesla, the electric vehicle giant with which Rivian wants to compete.
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» Posted May 14, 2021 • Resources
Seatbelts are vital safety protections that help keep drivers and passengers safe. At least, that is, when they work. General Motors is recalling some 95,000 full-size sport utility vehicles that need to have their seatbelts replaced, the company recently announced. The belts in the third row of seats are prone to damage when the seat is folded.
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» Posted May 12, 2021 • Resources
Auto manufacturers got a bit of good news after a long year in which the coronavirus pandemic largely kept buyers away from dealership lots. New vehicle sales were up 8 percent compared to the same three-month stretch last year, Car and Driver reports. Toyota (22%), Hyundai (28%), Nissan (11%), Subaru (23%), and Kia (14%), were among the brands that saw double-digit growth over the period.
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» Posted May 10, 2021 • Resources
President Joe Biden’s big infrastructure plan includes a sizable bet on the future of driving. The $2 trillion plan, which the White House unveiled in April, would pour cash into making the country ready for electric cars. That includes spending $174 million to build a network of 500,000 charging stations across the U.S. in less than 10 years.
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