LONDON — Britain risks falling behind in the race to build electric vehicles if it does not respond urgently to large-scale U.S. and European Union initiatives to support industry, the UK’s auto industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said in a statement. “Britain’s ability to compete as an EV production leader
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That’s A New One: Illegally Parked Mercedes Loaded Onto Tow Truck With Forklift | Carscoops The A-Class likely received some underbody damage as a result of this maneuver by Andrew Gutman March 11, 2023 at 14:29 by Andrew Gutman Nowadays, tow truck technology has gotten incredibly clever, as have the people operating them. But sometimes,
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. and its largest shareholder Amazon.com Inc. are in talks to end the exclusivity part of their electric van deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday citing people familiar with the matter. Online retailer Amazon had placed an order for 100,000 electric delivery vans from the Irvine, Calif.-based EV maker
In this article RIVN AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT One of Amazons new electric delivery vans from Rivian gets ready to leave the Amazon Distribution Facility on Cyber Monday on November 28, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado. Rj Sangosti | Denver Post | Getty Images Rivian and Amazon are in discussions to adjust the
Electric bicycles have been finding favor in a growing number of communities. From hunters to surfers and even soldiers, e-bikes and their low-cost, far-reaching transportation options have permeated a surprising number of different groups and use cases. The latest community adopting e-bikes en masse may be even more of a surprise: the Amish. Amish communities,
The superior sensing capabilty of lidar over camera and radar enables the technology to improve driver-assist systems, and are generally viewed as crucial for self-driving cars. Now it appears General Motors is developing its own lidar system. A GM patent application titled “Lidar Vision Systems” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume summoned top managers to a hip Berlin hangout in late January to strategize on how Lamborghini, Bentley, Skoda and Seat would pitch an initial public offering to investors. The exercises were ordered by Blume after Porsche’s successful listing last year. The meeting had advisers from McKinsey & Co. and Wall
Mainstream car culture has been a part of the American adventure since the post-World War II era. A shift in manufacturing from war-related products to consumer goods, the rise of the suburbs and national highway systems, and the start of the Space Age all led to exponential growth in the number of vehicles on the
5:13 PM ET Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tony Stewart ended up in the NHRA winner’s circle to start 2023 — as a team owner. Stewart red-lighted in the second round of eliminations in the Top Alcohol class Saturday, but the three-time NASCAR champion finished drag racing’s season opener with Matt Hagan, one of his
Who Needs An RV When You Can Build A Solar-Powered Camper Inside A Camaro For Just $1.5K | Carscoops Despite the unconventional vehicle of choice, the Chevy Camaro conversion includes a kitchen, a single bed, and solar-powered appliances by Thanos Pappas 11 hours ago by Thanos Pappas Over the years we have seen all different
General Motors Co. is exploring uses for ChatGPT as part of its broader collaboration with Microsoft Corp., a company executive told Reuters. “ChatGPT is going to be in everything,” GM Vice President Scott Miller said in an interview last week. The chatbot could be used to access information on how to use vehicle features normally
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Tesla’s two new colors, Quicksilver and Ultra Red, have received lots of praise for their richer depth. And with Ultra Red now being available on the Model S and X, we can compare its quality with its predecessor – Red Multicoat. Twitter use The Kilowatts recently captured a new Ultra Red Model X alongside a Multicoat Model Y.
The European Union is offering Germany a declaration that would explain a possible role for so-called e-fuels after a combustion-engine ban takes effect after 2035, setting the stage to end a dispute that stalled the regulation earlier this month. The commission, the EU’s executive arm, so far has not specified a deadline for when it
No heater. No windshield wipers. No turn signals or brake lights. No GPS. All are missing from the Ford Explorer “Men’s Only Edition.” Not because Ford Motor Co. is cutting corners — or thinks men don’t use turn signals anyway — but rather to spotlight the many indispensable vehicle features invented by women. To mark
Florida Police Crack Down Hard On Drifting Sideshow Participants | Carscoops “Expect us to take your car and take you to jail” says the Broward County Sheriff by Stephen Rivers 13 hours ago by Stephen Rivers The police in Florida have a unique way of dealing with sideshows and street takeovers. After busting three drivers
Despite its impressive acceleration and spacious cargo area, a Tesla Model X turned out to be a poor getaway vehicle for a duo accused of stealing electronics from a Sam’s Club store in Georgia. The suspects were caught when they stopped to recharge the electric vehicle 10 miles away, Gwinnett County police told Insider last
Tire sensors are likely to become smarter and generate more important data for drivers in the coming years as electric vehicles become more prominent, industry executives say. That’s an important safety factor. EVs are generally heavier than gasoline-powered vehicles and generate massive torque, leading to faster tire wear rates, said Yagil Tzur, vice president of
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