WASHINGTON — The safety benefits of deploying more autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads must be weighed against their potential risks, a U.S. House panel said last week. While AVs have the potential to curb the “startling rise” in U.S. traffic deaths, “we must ensure that these technologies are held to the highest possible safety standards,”
Month: February 2022
PARIS — Faurecia said its new combination with Hella would result in it aiming for sales of above 33 billion euros ($37.72 billion) in 2025, and an increased annual cost savings target of 250 million euros. Faurecia, which produces seating, electronics and other car interior components, issued those financial targets as it marked the completion
TOKYO — Subaru profits plunged by two-thirds in the latest quarter as crimped production and falling sales hammered results, driving backorders higher and forcing the automaker to cut its earnings outlook with no clear signs of relief from the ongoing semiconductor crisis. Subaru Corp.’s operating profit dropped 66 percent to 22.7 billion yen ($197.2 million)
Jay Leno’s car collection encompasses a wide variety of marques, from the familiar to the very esoteric. But one name is missing: Ferrari. In a December 2021 appearance on the podcast “Cars and Culture,” Leno explained why he doesn’t own a single car with the Prancing Horse badge. “I just never liked dealing with the
About two weeks ago, Kia officially announced US pricing of the Kia EV6 model, which is available in several versions. In this post, we will focus on the EV-related specs of particular versions and compare them to each other. The base version of the car – EV6 Light, comes with a small 58.0 kWh battery
In this article VRM Vroom Online used-car retailer Vroom will advertise during the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year, with the help of pop singer and dance choreographer Mandy Moore. The 30-second spot called “Flake” continues Vroom’s theme from last year about “flipping” car buying and selling on its head — but in an
A friend of mine who works in powertrain at Ford told me recently the company has just one more new engine coming. And that’s it. Ford, like most other automakers, is shifting its powertrain lineup from gasoline and diesel engines to electric motors in the coming years. Ford has greatly reduced the number of engineers
BERLIN – Volkswagen Group does not expect the global shortage of semiconductors to end this year although it should further ease slightly in the second half, the automaker’s head of purchasing said. “The volatile situation will affect us at least beyond the first half of this year,” Murat Aksel, the head of procurement for VW
DETROIT — Michigan “desperately” needs more software developers to compete in a fast-changing auto industry racing to develop self-driving vehicles and new mobility innovations, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said. “We need to lean into the software development as a state if we’re going to be the leader,” Ford said in an
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 6, 2022 When rumors of the Tesla Model S Plaid started emerging, many were excited to see the company’s new flagship sedan. It takes something special, after all, to dethrone the Model S “Raven” Performance, a vehicle that is already capable of humbling supercars on the quarter-mile. But while
Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Used-car prices may be starting to soften, research suggests. After surging through the pandemic by as much as 50%, prices in the used-car market showed some easing in the last three weeks of January, according to car-shopping app CoPilot, which tracks daily prices at dealerships across the country.
The RV industry is starting to join the race toward zero emissions. Thor Industries Inc. and Winne-bago Industries Inc. each revealed concepts for electric RVs at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa last month. The companies identify electrification as a priority for the next generation of motor homes and towable trailers. Thor told Shift that
SAN FRANCISCO — Automakers including GM Motors, Ford and Hyundai predict a near two-year chip constraint will ease in the second half of 2022, but automotive chipmakers, on the other hand, expect a recovery to take longer. During their quarterly results reporting over the past two weeks, GM CEO Mary Barra projected the semiconductor shortage would
Toyota Motor North America is working to help its retailers become more competitive with aftermarket parts suppliers on collision repairs. In December, Toyota became the latest automaker to join CollisionLink, a tool offered by Richfield, Ohio-based vendor OEConnection. The tool gives participating dealerships electronic visibility into an entire body shop estimate — not just the
Porsche was out testing an electric Macan that’s set for launch in 2023. The electric Macan is a true next-generation design, but it won’t immediately replace the current gas-powered crossover as Porsche plans to sell both side-by-side for a few years. 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera facelift spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Porsche was also
1:22 PM ET Associated Press The father-son tandem of Petter and Oliver Solberg beat the surprisingly competitive American team of Colton Herta and Jimmie Johnson on the the frozen Baltic Sea to win the Race of Champions Nations Cup. Team Norway was led Saturday by 47-year-old Petter Solberg, the 2003 World Rally champion and two-time
Nissan is returning to Super Bowl advertising after a seven-year hiatus with an star-studded commercial led by “Schitt’s Creek” actor and co-creator Eugene Levy. Nissan Nissan Motor is returning to Super Bowl advertising after a seven-year hiatus with a star-studded commercial led by “Schitt’s Creek” co-creator and actor Eugene Levy. The 60-second spot features the
Good news for enthusiasts who get their kicks off-road — Ford is building a faster, stronger Bronco Raptor with burlier suspension and a bigger, turbocharged V-6. Get our first look impressions right here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KS0HqU #Ford #FordBronco #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get