Volvo Cars has chosen Swiss supplier Bühler to help it transition its biggest, oldest car plant toward a Tesla-utilized technique known as megacasting. Volvo has purchased two of Bühler’s largest die-casting solutions to produce structural castings for next-generation EVs that will be made in Torslanda, Sweden. When asked which other companies bid on the contract
8:21 AM ET FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, head of motorsport’s governing body, has stepped back from overseeing Formula One in a day-to-day capacity. Ben Sulayem was elected on a manifesto which included the restructure of race control and the FIA’s F1 operation as a whole. FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis will take over that
High-Tech Thieves Use 3D Printers To Clone License Plates For Criminal Acts In Australia | Carscoops Vehicle owners are waking up to thousands of dollars in fines and accusations of criminal activity by Sebastien Bell 20 hours ago by Sebastien Bell A new risk for Australia’s motorists has been identified by local police and more
Minnesota’s new-vehicle emissions standards that follow California regulations were upheld by the state’s court of appeals last week after the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association filed a lawsuit last year over its concerns. The Clean Car Rule sets state vehicle emission standards in line with California Air Resources Board rules, requiring a greater percentage of vehicles
Tesla Inc. plans to present a third version of Elon Musk’s “master plan” next month, almost a full year after the CEO said he was working on a next edition. The EV maker will outline “the path to a fully sustainable energy future for Earth” during its March 1 investor day, Musk tweeted. Tesla has
In this article HTZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Andrew Kelly | Reuters Rental car giant Hertz reported fourth-quarter earnings that were better than Wall Street expected, on renewed demand for travel as the Covid-19 pandemic eased in many parts of the world. The company also benefited from improved operating performance, CEO Stephen Scherr
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By William Johnson Posted on February 7, 2023 Rivian has placed its first Adventure Network fast charger on the U.S. East Coast as it works to introduce 600 fast charging locations across the country. For those unfamiliar, the Rivian Adventure Network is the truck maker’s answer to the Tesla Supercharging Network. At Adventure Network charging
BERLIN — Ford employees will be updated on negotiations with management over planned job cuts in Europe later this month Ford said in January that it would decide by mid-February how many jobs would be lost in the region. The automaker did not say how many jobs could be axed but the works council at
9:51 AM ET Associated Press IndyCar driver Conor Daly will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 with the NASCAR team owned by Floyd Mayweather. The Money Team Racing raced its way into the Daytona 500 last year with driver Kaz Grala; Daly made his Cup Series debut for the team in October on The
Teslas Have A Hidden Safety Trick To Shut Down The High-Voltage System | Carscoops Besides the special cable under the bonnet, there is a second location in the rear window, allowing first responders to disengage the high voltage system by Thanos Pappas 6 hours ago by Thanos Pappas Electric cars may have plenty of advantages
BMW said it will freshen the meaty middle of its crossover lineup, bringing new design details, updated engines and advancements in digital technology to its X5 and X6 light trucks. The new models will go on sale this year, debuting at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March and starting production in April at BMW’s
The U.S. is not investing enough money in its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and it’s contributing to American drivers’ range anxiety, a major hindrance to consumers adopting EVs en masse, according to a report issued by UP.Labs, the transportation and mobility division of venture capital firm UP.Partners. Historically, the cost of EVs has been the main reason
A man shops for used vehicles at the Toyota of Deerfield dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Getty Images DETROIT – Stronger-than-expected demand for used vehicles last month led to the largest increase in wholesale values since late 2021, according to new data Tuesday from Cox Automotive. The automotive data firm’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index
BMW’s X5 mid-size SUV and its coupe-like X6 sibling have been thoroughly updated for the 2024 model year. Revealed late on Tuesday, the updated SUVs benefit from new styling, new powertrains, and an overhauled cabin loaded with BMW’s latest technology. They go into production in April at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Sales should
BYD has announced plans to implement a 543 MWh Cube Pro liquid-cooled energy storage system (ESS) in Las Vegas, expected to begin commercial operation before year’s end. The Chinese automaker and battery specialist shared that the massive ESS will assist Nevada’s largest energy provider in achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Vegas, baby. Build Your
PARIS — The rebalancing of the Renault-Nissan Alliance will bring new models to Europe, but it also has the potential to reshape fundamental operations such as finance, distribution, retail and end-of-life disposal of cars. Renault and Nissan announced they will activate a series of joint “high value creation” projects on Monday involving new cars, vans
12:48 PM ET Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR’s exhibition race at the LA Coliseum on Sunday, a mouth-watering appetizer ahead of the 2023 season. Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NASCAR season has arrived. The real season. After the stock car equivalent to a department-store soft opening at the LA Coliseum on Sunday night, the