Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s new CEO, previously head the company’s research and development operations. Despite saying it wouldn’t happen just 24 hours ago, it happened: Honda Motor Co. named Toshihiro Mibe, head of its research and development operations, as its new … Continue reading
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On a normal day, charging a Tesla Model S would cost between $2 and $15 to charge from empty. Charging up the long-range version of the Tesla Model S, with its 100 kilowatt-hour battery, runs less than $15 in most … Continue reading
Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s product development chief, says the automaker’s first all-electric F-150 will be rolling off the line early next year. The race to bring out battery-electric pickups is on. Hau Thai-Tang, Ford Motor Co.’s chief of product platform … Continue reading
Merchants Fleet is working with BrightDrop to procure 12,600 BrightDrop EV600s, an all-new, electric light commercial vehicle. General Motors has lined up a major new customer for its new, all-electric commercial van and reiterated its support to Lordstown Motors, the … Continue reading
BMW rolled out its 2022 M5 CS sedan offering fans impressive mix of power and luxury. For those looking for a balanced blend of power and luxury, the BMW M5 has long been a top pick. Now, the Bavarian … Continue reading
Pete Kelly, managing director for LMC Automotive, expects a 9% rebound in U.S. auto sales this year. The COVID crisis is proving to be a bigger accelerator for altering the automotive industry in fundamental ways than originally expected. OEMs must … Continue reading
Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of … Continue reading
GM CEO Mary Barra will offer the keynote for CES 2021, showing several future electric products, including a Chevy pickup and some Cadillac models. With most of the major auto shows wiped out due to the pandemic during the past … Continue reading
Apple appears to be back in the “building a car” game with an EV said to be coming in 2024. Tech behemoth Apple Inc. is apparently on again when it comes to its on-again, off-again oft-speculated about Project Titan, after … Continue reading
Ford’s Kumar Galhotra asked other automakers to support California’s emissions plans. Last week, General Motors switched sides of the California emissions debate, siding with the Golden State in its ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration to set its own … Continue reading