By Maria Merano Posted on April 19, 2022 Delta Air Lines tested Starlink technology and are in talks with SpaceX’s broadband unit, the airlines’ Chief Executive Ed Bastian told the Wall Street Journal. Bastian declined to provide specifics on Delta’s Starlink tests. However, the Delta CEO previously criticized the internet service available on flights. He believed
FRANKFURT — Continental has temporarily resumed tire production for passenger cars at its Russian plant in Kaluga, it said on Tuesday, to protect local workers who could otherwise face criminal charges. Continental said the move was aimed at meeting local demand and in line with sanctions imposed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, which
2:38 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar team owner Beth Paretta announced Tuesday she intends to bring back her all-woman team for three races this season but doesn’t intend to compete at next month’s Indianapolis 500. Swiss driver Simona de Silvestro will pilot the No. 16 Chevrolet at all three stops — June 12
FRANKFURT — Continental said it has resumed production at its Russian plant in Kaluga to protect local workers who could otherwise face criminal charges. “Our employees and managers in Russia face severe criminal consequences should we refrain from serving local demand,” the German supplier said on Tuesday. Continental did not elaborate on the potential charges
Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems might be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible, a European chamber of commerce has warned. “A few companies are running in closed-loop production now. Those companies
In this article MBG-DE Mercedes-Benz electric EQS SUV Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday took the wraps off its new EQS SUV, its first fully electric SUV built domestically for the U.S. market. The vehicle is the sibling of the EQS sedan, released last year, but with seating for up to seven people and a taller, bubblier
Land Rover has just started deliveries of the Defender equipped with a V-8 but there’s a more hardcore V-8 option still in the works. Yes, the latest Defender is expected to have at least two V-8 grades, the regular one already on sale, plus a more capable version possibly wearing an SVX badge and targeting
Plug in America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association are hosting their annual Drive Electric Earth Day event where advocates educate attendees about EV ownership. While most events will take place on April 23-24, Earth Day weekend, events have been running all month, with over 180 events scheduled across the US (and a
McLaren Automotive is considering hiring Michael Leiters, the former head of technology at Ferrari, as its next CEO, according to people familiar with the matter. Leiters stepped down from Ferrari in December as part of a leadership reorganization under new CEO Benedetto Vigna, and is one of the main candidates being evaluated for the top job
Toyota Motor North America said Tuesday it will invest $383 million across four plants in the United States to prepare for what appears to be a new four-cylinder engine variant for traditional and hybridized powertrains. Toyota vehicles sold in the U.S. and equipped with four-cylinder engines now come in three displacements: 1.8-liter, 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter,
Audi electric Urbansphere concept car Audi Audi is adding a “lounge on wheels” to its recent portfolio of electric concept vehicles that are designed to portray the German automaker’s vision for the future of transportation in automobiles. The new “Urbansphere” concept was designed for travelers in highly dense traffic areas such as China as a
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, Electrify America is offering complimentary charging on its entire network from 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, April 22 through 3 a.m. ET Saturday, April 23. Additionally, the company is offering a $50.00 discount on its popular level 2 charging station, the Electrify Home HomeStation. The HomeStation discount is valid from
In a wide-ranging interview that aired Sunday night on U.S. TV network CBS’ newsmagazine, “60 Minutes,” Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess spoke to Leslie Stahl about about the turmoil in Ukraine, criticism in China, the company’s electrification ambitions, competitive pressure from Tesla, which recently opened a factory on VW’s home turf, and the automaker’s challenges
DETROIT — Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 Ford E-Transit electric cargo vans, the latest high-profile company to buy in following the vehicle’s February launch. Penske plans to take delivery of the first several vans in the coming weeks, it said in a release. Those vans will be made available to customers in Southern California,
Derrick Monet and his wife, Jenna, were driving on an Indiana interstate in 2019 when their Tesla Model 3 sedan operating on Autopilot crashed into a parked fire truck. Derrick, then 25, sustained spine, neck, shoulder, rib and leg fractures. Jenna, 23, died at the hospital. The incident was one of a dozen in the
BMW is almost ready to show us its redesigned 7-Series, and to help build the excitement the automaker has released a few new teaser photos and provided an update on the debut. The new flagship sedan will be revealed online on April 20, and will no longer debut at Auto China 2022, which was to
By Joey Klender Posted on April 18, 2022 Rivian could be facing skepticism from suppliers as it continues to ramp production of its electric vehicles. CEO RJ Scaringe recently admitted that sourcing parts from suppliers is a frustrating process, and even went as far to say that some companies could be holding back on Rivian,
SHANGHAI — Manufacturers including Volkswagen Group and Tesla began preparing on Monday to reopen their Shanghai plants as China’s most populous city accelerates efforts to get back to normal after a nearly three-week COVID shutdown. Still, most workers will have to live onsite, and there was no immediate word how factories will deal with disrupted