In this article F AAPL Ford Motor Co. displays a new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, September 17, 2020. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – Ford Motor has hired former Tesla and Apple executive Doug Field as its chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, the company announced
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MUNICH — Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess is optimistic that there are sufficient funds, internal or external, to pull off its ambitious plan to build six large battery factories across Europe with partners by the end of the decade. “The required capital is available in the market. Northvolt has shown this,” Diess said on the
An autopsy report has revealed that one of the two victims in a deadly Tesla Model S crash where no one was behind the wheel had a blood-alcohol level exceeding the legal driving limit. Per Reuters, according to the report by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, William Varner had 0.151 g/100mL of alcohol in
Solid Power, a maker of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, is expanding its factory outside Denver to scale production so it can deliver test cells to Ford Motor Co. and BMW in early 2022. The startup, which counts both carmakers as investors, is building a new facility at the Colorado site to increase output of sulfide-based
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 7, 2021 For the second time in five weeks, SpaceX has rolled Starship’s first orbital-class Super Heavy booster from its Starbase factory to the launch pad ahead of a challenging and multifaceted test campaign. Deemed Super Heavy Booster 4 or B4, the 69m (~225 ft) tall rocket first rolled
In this article 7267.T-JP 7203.T-JP BMW-DE The Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell truck on display during the 3rd China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center on November 5, 2020 in Shanghai, China. Zhang Hengwei | China News Service | Getty Images The Hyundai Motor Group plans to develop hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai on Tuesday laid out its fuel-cell strategy for the next two decades, and included in the plans is a sports car being developed in partnership with Rimac. Hyundai and Rimac first announced plans to jointly develop a sports car in 2019, and now we have the first details on the project. The announcement of
The executives chosen as 2021 Automotive News Europe Eurostars set themselves apart by exceeding expectations in a very challenging year. Frank Klein, president of Magna Steyr, is this year’s Eurostar winner for Supplier Division Head. For his full profile please click here. Automotive News Europe and Capgemini Invent will honor a new winner each weekday
A video has been posted online showing someone stealing a brand new Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray right out of a dealership. This footage was shared to the C8 Corvette and Friends page on Facebook and shows a salesman next to the sports car. Apparently, the individual behind the wheel was just about to get a
BMW’s i Vision Circular concept previews “a sustainable car of the future,” CEO Oliver Zipse said. The concept is built almost entirely from recyclable materials, Zipse said at the car’s unveiling at the IAA Munich auto show on Monday. The four-seat electric car shows the automaker’s mindset when it comes to sustainable mobility, Zipse said.
LOS ANGELES — Holoride, the company behind a groundbreaking extended reality (XR) in-vehicle media platform, is looking to drive the passenger entertainment experience in ways never imagined, with the wider adoption of 5G. The German tech company — started in 2018 with backing from Audi — has developed an application that delivers unique immersive virtual
The presidential motorcade drives past an area affected by Hurricane Ida as U.S. President Joe Biden begins his tour of the hurricane-affected areas in Louisiana, September 3, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters More than a week after Hurricane Ida made landfall in the region, hundreds of thousands of Louisiana homes and businesses, and thousands in
MUNICH — Mercedes-Benz previewed its upcoming EQS large full-electric SUV with a concept for its ultraluxury Maybach brand. The Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS was unveiled at the Munich auto show on Monday. It’s a physical concept with a virtual interior designed to recreates the “feel-good atmosphere of an elegant yacht,” Mercedes said in a statement. The
While Ford Motor Co. used footwear to help design a truck, Ram went in the opposite direction. Ram has partnered with clothing company Wolverine to create a line of work boots with designs inspired by its pickups. The collection is modeled after Ram’s Tradesman, Rebel and Limited trim levels. “We picked elements of each of
6:28 PM ET Associated Press BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Tim Wilkerson won the NHRA U.S. Nationals on Sunday at Lucas Oil Raceway, taking the biggest race of the season for his first Funny Car victory since 2016. Wilkerson beat Ron Capps in the final with a 3.912-second run at 320.36 mph in a Ford Mustang. Wilkerson
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chrysler 300? What does it compare to? The 300 is Chrysler’s flagship sedan, a big four-door that blends performance and luxury in a modern take on classic Detroit. Shop it against the related Dodge Charger, the Genesis G80, and the Nissan Altima. Is the 2022 Chrysler 300 a
Taking delivery of a new car is a very exciting time for anyone but for the new Indian owner of a Tata Tiago, that excitement quickly turned into dismay. CCTV footage from inside the Tata dealership in Hyderabad, India shows the grey Tiago sitting on the first floor of the dealership. It is reported that
Getty Images This week marks the beginning of Germany’s biennial Internationale Automobil Austellung – or International Motor Show. Traditionally, it is a chance for the country to parade the enduring strength of its own car industry, while welcoming the biggest brands from around the world. But this year’s event, held in the Bavarian city of
MUNICH — Volkswagen plans to crack an industry barrier and offer used-vehicle leases on its ID family of electric vehicles, including those in North America, as a strategy to keep control over their valuable batteries, VW executives told Automotive News. Speaking on Monday with journalists here at the Munich auto show, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert
General Motors is joining the march toward 5G, a key step for establishing the foundation for enhanced autonomous-driving technology. GM and AT&T have partnered to equip GM vehicles with 5G cellular connectivity, which also includes Microsoft services, starting with the 2024 model year. Previous model-year vehicles will be able to upgrade to 5G via an
Polestar has shared new versions of its Polestar 2 sedan with the public in Europe alongside pricing before deliveries begin this month. The expanded Polestar 2 now comes with three powertrain variations on display at IAA Mobility in Munich this week. Polestar is a premium Swedish auto brand focused on EVs. The marque was launched
In this article VOW3-DE Technicians work in the assembly line of German carmaker Volkswagen’s electric ID. 3 car in Dresden, Germany, June 8, 2021. Matthias Rietschel | Reuters Car manufacturers including Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler are still struggling to deal with the impact of the global chip shortage, with executives from each of the companies
The 2022 Acura NSX Type S is the ultimate version of the second-generation NSX, serving as the model’s swan song. Acura recently released a video detailing how the limited-edition Type S was developed. As a refresher, the Type S gets a number of changes, including more power and revised aerodynamics. The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 gets
Freiburger and Finnegan think this is the best episode so far! It’s the longest, too. This show has it all: a Mad-Max-vibe 1968 Dodge Charger built with motorhome parts, sideways Dukes-style action, lots of low-buck wrenching, hilarious snafus, and cameo appearances by the Macho Grande from episode 8, the ’66 Buick Special convertible from a
The executives chosen as 2021 Automotive News Europe Eurostars set themselves apart by exceeding expectations in a very challenging year. Jean-Marc Chery, president and CEO of chipmaker STMicroelectronics, is this year’s Eurostar winner for Supplier CEO. For his full profile, please click here. Automotive News Europe and Capgemini Invent will honor a new winner each
Police in Richmond, Va., were on the hunt last week for a tire slasher who seems to harbor a very specific automotive grudge. More than a dozen Subarus parked on the streets of a historic neighborhood had their tires cut overnight. Some vehicles had two tires sliced open, while on others all four were flat.
11:17 PM ET Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson after their cars hit nose to tail racing to the finish line Sunday night in the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Hamlin won for the first time this season after entering the week seeded seventh in the
A Ford Mustang has been involved in a rather bizarre incident at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. Images shared to Twitter show a white Mustang resting on a row of steps leading down to a pedestrian crossing. Watch Also: Ford Mustang Slams Into A Kia Sorento And Makes A Run For It
Bridgewater Chevrolet in New Jersey had roughly 200 vehicles on its lot last week when the remnants of Hurricane Ida ripped through the state. Dealer David Ferraez figures they’re all a loss. The Bridgewater store is one of dozens of dealerships in recovery mode after Ida’s high winds and torrential rains damaged structures, caused power
MAASAI MARA, Kenya — In the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Toyota 4×4 Land Cruiser of tour guide and driver Sylvester Mukenye glides silently past a herd of grazing elephants, then past a pride of lions lying in the grass. The animals are completely unperturbed by the proximity of the vehicle because its diesel engine