A software and robotics machine called mGripAI from Massachusetts-based Soft Robotics sorts artifical pieces of chicken into trays for packaging at an automation conference held by the Association for Advancing Automation in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — The automotive and logistics industries are no strangers to robots. They’re among the most heavily invested
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By now every car lover knows who Carroll Shelby was, but what makes his cars so great? To find out, we headed to the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, California, where the Shelby American Automobile Club was holding its annual Shelby Convention. We talked with racers and collectors, and got a chance to ride in a
By Joey Klender Posted on June 2, 2023 Tesla has announced major changes to the tax incentives for the Model 3, which brings pricing down significantly. Tesla said that all three trim levels of the Model 3 now qualify for the full tax credit of $7,500, as previously, the Model 3 Performance was the only
China is poised to extend incentives for EV purchases as part of broader efforts to shake off a sluggish post-pandemic period. The foundation for China’s economic recovery is not yet solid, the nation’s state radio reported late Friday, citing a State Council meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang. China will therefore extend and optimize new-energy
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJun 3, 2023, 03:18 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONTMELO, Spain — Charles Leclerc suspects a mechanical issue was to blame for his lack of pace in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver will start 19th on Sunday’s grid after finishing
LA Police Hunting For Man Filmed Drifting Stolen Dodge Charger | Carscoops Police spotted the Dodge Charger shortly after the street takeover but the driver sped off https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago by Brad Anderson Police in Los Angeles are on the hunt for a man who was captured on video powersliding a
A veteran automotive retail executive has teamed up with a recognized Kia dealership manager to buy their first stores: three franchised dealerships, plus a used-car lot, in rural Texas. Chuck Kramer, former COO of Foundation Automotive Corp., formed a partnership in February with Kimberly Eakin, general manager of Dennis Eakin Kia in Killeen, Texas. On
In this article GM F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles at a Ford dealership in Colma, California, on July 22, 2022. Bloomberg | Getty Images After a home, buying a car is the most expensive purchase most consumers will ever make during their lifetime. The transition to electric vehicles by
JLR this week revealed its successor to the Range Rover Sport SVR. The newcomer is simply badged as an SV, and it packs a turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 mated to a mild-hybrid system spitting out a combined 626 hp. 2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf One of the vehicles we spied this week
If you live in an apartment with a balcony and want a plug-and-play solar and battery storage system, EcoFlow may have just the solution. EcoFlow has launched the PowerStream Balcony Solar System, which it claims is “the first balcony solar system with a portable power station” that can reduce apartment dwellers’ power bills and provide
The chance to name a new car is precious, a billion-dollar branding exercise with decades of potential staying power. Many vehicles have names that have been around for 20-plus years — even when the underlying car has changed. The Porsche 911 was introduced in 1965, one year after Toyota unveiled its first Corolla. Making its
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJun 2, 2023, 01:27 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONTMELO, Spain — Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is concerned he might not make the top 10 in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix after he finished Friday’s practice sessions 11th fastest. After he finished fourth
Arkansas Police Pit Maneuver GMC Sierra Into A Rollover After Dangerous 120 MPH Chase | Carscoops The fleeing suspect reportedly had thousands in cash and thousands more in drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle by Stephen Rivers 3 hours ago by Stephen Rivers Arkansas State Police (ASP) used the PIT maneuver after a high-speed
General Motors sees the biggest revenue opportunities from software and services that go beyond what vehicles offer today, rather than charging for features such as heated seats that customers already expect, CEO Mary Barra said Friday. Such software and services represent a major growth opportunity for GM, particularly as they extend beyond a vehicle’s first
In this article GM F STLAM-IT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT United Auto Workers members on strike picket outside General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant on Sept. 25, 2019 with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (far left) in Detroit. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union appears ready to take a hard
Originally recorded as a podcast in 2017, the popular episode of “Dinner with Racers” with Robin Miller is re-imagined in animated form. From wrecking at his first driver’s school to being slapped by A.J. Foyt, no one has stories like Robin. #dinnerwithracers #motortrend #racing MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the
Tesla CEO Elon Musk just wrapped up his long-awaited China visit after reportedly not being there since 2020. He had various meetings with officials, though he ended the trip with a brief stop at Giga Shanghai, as expected. Elon Musk doesn’t hide his admiration for the work ethic and his rivals in China, nor does
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is considering raising funds for the maker of London’s iconic black cabs, people familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese automaker looks to bolster its electric fleet. Geely may seek about 1 billion pounds ($1.2 billion) from private investors for London Electric Vehicle Company, the people said, asking not to