Rolls-Royce is concerned ongoing supply chain issues could prolong waiting lists that already stretch into the second half of next year for some models. Parent BMW has prioritized feeding semiconductors Rolls-Royce’s way because of the contribution it makes to the group’s profitability, CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes told Bloomberg Television. Recent lockdowns in China have forced the
6:17 PM ET Associated Press Seven-time NASCAR champion and Indy 500 rookie Jimmie Johnson hasn’t ruled out returning to the Cup Series, and he might even have an idea of his next race. Johnson said Thursday he’s open to driving the “Memorial Day Double” — competing in the Indy 500 and then the Coca-Cola 600
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Genesis GV80? What does it compare to? The GV80 is Genesis’ bigger crossover; it was its first, followed last year by the smaller GV70. With seating for up to seven people, the GV80 rivals vehicles like the Audi Q7 and Q8, the BMW X5, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Maple syrup is great on pancakes, waffles and French toast, but gas tanks? Not so much. One woman learned that the hard way after an argument with 42 year old Jeremy Fischer in Alpena, Michigan. According to MLive, the woman and her boyfriend got into an argument with Fischer while in the parking lot of
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed by voice vote President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as the top auto safety regulator, the first to win approval since January 2017. Steven Cliff has been serving as deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 2021 and was nominated by President Joe Biden
ECARX Holdings Inc. said on Thursday it would go public through a merger with a blank-check firm in a deal that values the automobile technology company at $3.82 billion. The deal with COVA Acquisition Corp. includes a $45 million investment from mobility tech company Geely Holding Group, lidar sensor maker Luminar Technologies Inc. and automotive
In this article TSLA TWTR Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Twitter shareholders are suing Elon Musk, and Twitter itself, over their handling of a chaotic acquisition process that is still underway, and that has contributed to volatile price swings in the company’s stock price. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO revealed a significant stake in Twitter
By Joey Klender Posted on May 26, 2022 Tesla CEO Elon Musk is being sued by Twitter shareholders for stock price manipulation, a complaint said as his $44 billion bid to take over the social media platform moves forward. Twitter is also named as a defendant in the complaint, but the plaintiffs are not seeking
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The F-150 Lightning is a very important vehicle for Ford and Jay Leno recently had the opportunity to put the truck through its paces. This latest episode from Jay Leno’s Garage doesn’t just feature the F-150 Lightning in its flagship guise but also has Ford chief executive Jim Farley. Throughout the video, he explains the
DAVOS, Switzerland — Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said he sees “clear improvement” in semiconductor supplies and expects the automaker’s global production can recover during the rest of this year. Diess, speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland, said disruptions to VW’s supply chain in Ukraine are also easing.
12:18 PM ET BARCELONA, Spain — The Spanish Grand Prix hit the reset button on Formula One’s 2022 championship. After six rounds, just six points separate Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc at the top of the championship and there is next to no margin between the performance of the Red Bull and Ferrari on track.
What kind of car is the 2022 Jaguar XF? What does it compare to? The 2022 XF sedan layers luxury heritage and finishes over its mid-size proportions. The four-door sedan offers drivers of the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class a choice of a British badge on a car that’s, at its core, very
If you want the keys to a Lucid Air Dream Edition but missed out on the limited-run model when it was new, then this example might be your next best option. This particular Lucid Air was damaged in a crash and is currently up for sale in Detroit, Michigan, through none other than Copart. It
Getty Images Volkswagen is to pay £193m to more than 90,000 drivers in England and Wales after it settled a High Court claim over the installation of emissions cheating devices in its vehicles. The German carmaker apologised again to customers and said it was working to rebuild trust. The “dieselgate” scandal erupted in 2015 and
The National Automobile Dealers Association and several state associations are reaching out to Volkswagen Group of America looking for assurances on how the German automaker’s new Scout brand will be retailed in the U.S., and making sure any plan doesn’t violate state franchise laws, Automotive News has learned. In announcing creation of the Scout brand
Indiana officials on Tuesday celebrated the massive new electric vehicle battery plant commitment from Stellantis and Samsung, which promises 1,400 new jobs in Kokomo — about 100 miles from the Michigan border. But the $2.5 billion project marks another blow for Michigan, whose status as automotive capital has become uncertain as automakers plant EV flags
Heading into the peak summer driving season, which kicks off on Memorial Day weekend, gasoline prices show no signs of slowing down. The national average for unleaded gas hit a new high of $4.59 per gallon Wednesday, with all 50 states above $4 per gallon, AAA data shows. Gas prices are now $1.56 more than