Carlos Ghosn wants to correct the record in his own memoir being re-released this week: He is no longer a Nissan shareholder and is eager to exit Renault. The executive-turned-international fugitive has grown even more pessimistic about the automakers’ prospects in the 11 months since his book was first published in French. In a chapter
If you’re a petrolhead and you’ve been thinking about proposing to that special someone, these automotive-inspired wedding rings will probably make quite an impression. These rings have been brought to life through a partnership between Scrap Car Comparison and British jeweler Edward Fleming. The rings use materials from scrapped catalytic converters and custom rings inspired
BERLIN — Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz will take a 33 percent stake in battery cell manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC), alongside the project’s original founders Stellantis and TotalEnergies. The purpose of the partnership is to develop cells and battery modules and “help ensure that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry — even in an
For a new generation of car shoppers, going to a physical lot and kicking the tires seems to have lost some of its appeal, a trend that accelerated with the coronavirus pandemic. A Cox Automotive report released in January said 64 percent of vehicle shoppers wanted more of the purchase process to take place online,
Workhorse Group has announced an immediate halt to all sales and deliveries of its C-1000 electric truck, citing that it found a previous report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unreliable. In addition to frozen sales, Workhorse announced it will recall 41 electric vans that have already been delivered to customers. Workhorse Group
Dave Snydacker is CEO and founder of Lilac Solutions, a lithium extraction startup based in Oakland, California. Courtesy: Lilac Solutions Inc. As consumers, we rely on lithium-ion batteries to power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Demand is soaring, and automakers can’t secure partnerships fast enough to keep up. That presents an economic challenge today.
The second part of Motor Trend’s journey across the United States with the Rivian R1T has been released, showing Jonny Liberman and Miguel Cortina driving the pickup from Dalton, Georgia to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Rather than driving the R1T along motorways for hours and hours on end, Motor Trend decided to test it along the 4,253-mile
German flying taxi startup Volocopter will sell 150 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to its joint venture with a unit of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Volocopter, which counts Daimler, BlackRock and Intel Capital as some of its investors, said it expects the partnership to bring the air taxis to China within
11:04 AM ET Associated Press SOCHI, Russia — The first Formula One race in Miami will be held on May 8. The Miami race at a new track named the Miami International Autodrome — being built around Hard Rock Stadium — will be the first of two U.S. events on the 2022 F1 schedule, along
Nissan Canada announced today that it has partnered with Toronto artist Alex McLeod to create a unique non-fungible token (NFT) inspired by the GT-R. The work will be auctioned off next month with a reserve price of $280,000 CAD ($220,000 USD). The person who wins the auction won’t just get an NFT, though. They’ll also
DETROIT — General Motors plans to restart production at its midsize pickup plant in Missouri next week, as planned, while seven other of the automaker’s plants in North America remain idle, in part because of the global microchip shortage. The plant in Wentzville has been down since Sept. 6. It builds the Chevrolet Colorado and
Electric vehicle producer Rivian plans to hire 100 workers and invest $4.6 million into a new customer service center near Detroit in Plymouth, Mich., following the launch of its first electric pickup. The 12-year-old startup, backed by Amazon, Ford Motor Co. and others, established its Service Support Operations Center to provide “around-the-clock” business-to-business and customer
Volkswagen continues to expand its ID. car sales in China, crossing 7,000 units in August for the very first time in a month, after 5,810 in July and 3,415 June. According to CnEVPost, the total number in August is 7,023 ID. (ID.4 CROZZ, ID.4 X, ID.6 CROZZ nad ID.6 X). Some numbers indicate that about
In this article ULVR-GB VOW3-DE TSLA Volvo is one of several automakers looking to change the materials used in its vehicles. Artur Widak | NurPhoto | Getty Images Volvo Cars wants all the models it sells to be leather-free by 2030, a move which represents the latest example of how automakers are looking to make
The 2022 Honda Passport debuts the new TrailSport grade, and Honda is eager to show it off. This week, the automaker will reveal an overlanding-themed Passport TrailSport at the Overland Expo West show in Flagstaff, Arizona. Designed with help from overlanding enthusiast and YouTuber Jon Tuico, the Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project gets a lift
BRUSSELS — Software used by Volkswagen Group to alter pollutant emissions based on the outside temperature and altitude is illegal and cannot be justified by its role in protecting the engine, an adviser to the EU’s top court said. The finding, if confirmed by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), would be
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4? What does it compare to? The 2021 VW ID.4 is a fully electric compact crossover with space for up to five and a range of up to 250 miles. The ID.4 compares to the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E, but it’s priced lower to
The Ariel Nomad is the Atom track car’s mud-loving alter ego, and having driven both, I can tell you it’s every bit as fun. Unfortunately, it’s even more expensive. An Atom 4 starts at $79,750 in the U.S. and the Nomad Tactical will set you back $92,250. Both are beautifully engineered, but that’s pretty serious
Consulting firm AlixPartners said Thursday the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage will cost the global automotive industry $210 billion this year, a greater revenue loss than previously thought. That figure is up considerably from the firm’s May forecast, in which it estimated a loss of $110 billion. AlixPartners also says production of 7.7 million units could
Back in the mid-1990s, I bought my first new car. It was a personal triumph — after years of driving used cars that kept breaking down. The purchase also marked my first experience with anything close to online car-shopping. In a move that was tech savvy at the time, I sat down at my fancy
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 23, 2021 For the first time since SpaceX competitor Blue Origin took NASA to federal court after losing a Moon lander contract to Starship and a protest over that loss, unsealed documents have finally revealed the argument Jeff Bezos’ space startup is focusing on in court. After the details
Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing. Ford With no end in sight this year, the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage is now expected to cost the global automotive industry an estimated
Any car enthusiast understands the significance of BMW announcing a new-generation M3. Since it first debuted in 1986, BMW’s compact sports sedan has evolved, both visually and technologically, but it is certainly undeniable that the most crucial ingredient that makes an M3 an M3 is the sheer driving experience it offers to anyone behind its
TURIN — Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said an investment in a historical production plant in Italy showed manufacturing in the country remained key to the automaker. Elkann made the comments in response to criticism that Turin, the home of Fiat, was losing its importance after the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group that created
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Honda Passport? What does it compare to? The Passport is the mid-size, two-row cousin of the three-row Pilot, with more rugged styling that hints at its greater off-road capability thanks to a raised suspension and greater approach/departure angles. Is the 2022 Honda Passport a good car/SUV? Review continues
All too often we see drivers trying to race through train crossings, putting not only themselves but also those around them at risk. Recently, there was an extremely close call at a crossing in the Netherlands but it didn’t involve a motorist but a pedestrian. Footage of the near-miss was recently shared online. It shows
Stellantis brands Jeep, Fiat and Ram will release special edition vehicles as part of a multiyear partnership with Red, a brand licensing company that raises money to fight global health emergencies. The vehicles will get a global marketing campaign to drive awareness to Red’s cause. At least $4 million in proceeds will go to the
Self-driving technology company Aurora said it will begin piloting trucks loaded with its software this week to haul goods for U.S. package delivery firm FedEx Corp between Dallas and Houston, albeit with a safety driver. Aurora, which is led by former heads of self-driving programs at Google, Uber and Tesla Inc., added on Wednesday it
Bono at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. David A. Grogan | CNBC Jeep, Ram Trucks and Fiat are partnering with U2 frontman Bono’s (RED) organization to offer special-edition vehicles, aimed at raising more than $4 million to fight against health crises. The vehicles will include “(RED)” editions of the Jeep Compass and Renegade
The days of spritely, adequately powered roadsters that can be maintained on a shoestring budget may be a thing of the past, but a consortium of firms in the U.K. are out to show that it doesn’t have to be this way. They worked together to produce the Aura concept, a modern take on the