New Report Claims Shift to All EVs by 2035 Not Just Possible, But Critical

A new report from scientists at the University of California, Berkeley reveals that shifting to only EVs by 2035 isn’t just possible, it makes sense. Having all new vehicles be EVs by 2035 is not only better for the environment, … Continue reading

Krafcik Leaves Waymo After Five Years as CEO

Waymo CEO John Krafcik is way gone, announcing his departure and the company’s plans to move the current COO and CTO into the role of co-CEO. Add “former” to the title of Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who announced today he’s … Continue reading

New Toyota App Helps Ensure Correct Car Seat Installation

Toyota owners can now get some additional help if they’re struggling to install a car seat. As many parts of the U.S. begin to see life moving closer to normal, more and more people are going to be on the … Continue reading

GM Secures Big Order for New BrightDrop Commercial EV

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

Pandemic Acts as Catalyst for Additional Change in Auto Industry, Analysts Suggest

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

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

  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

Ford Asks Other Automakers to Support California Emissions Plans

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

Driving Off into the Sunset: Models Being Discontinued in 2021

The last Ford Fusion rolled off the line earlier this summer as part of the automaker’s plans to shift away from sedans. It’s been a tumultuous year for the auto industry, something that would have been likely even if we … Continue reading

Nissan May Cut 20K Jobs Globally; Renault Could Go Under, French Minister Warns

  French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said that its possible that Renault could go under without financial assistance. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has experienced difficulties for the last two years, resulting in the group rethinking its plans for the future, … Continue reading