by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 2, 2020
Rapidly shifting resources to its electrification program, Volkswagen announced Tuesday that it will effectively end its long ties to the racing world by closing down VW Motorsports GmbH. Funding for that program, along with its 169 employees, will be diverted to...
by Michael Strong | Dec 2, 2020
With the mandate to lower carbon emissions in Europe rapidly approaching, automakers on the continent are making the shift to zero-emissions products, mostly battery-electric vehicles, with the latest being Fiat. Officials at the Fiat Chrysler-owned brand said by the...
by Larry Printz | Dec 2, 2020
How many times have you bought frozen food only to find it half-thawed by the time you got home? Moving closer to the supermarket might help, but that’s an expensive proposition. A cheaper option is to buy a vehicle that gets you home quicker. Here’s my...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 2, 2020
With a variety of different models in its line-up, including the Soul EV, Ioniq EV, Niro EV and Kona EV, Hyundai Motor Group already has more all-electric offerings than the rest of its Asian rivals. And the South Korean carmaker isn’t stopping there. It’s getting set...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 2, 2020
More than two dozen companies with a stake in the development of electric vehicles are joining together to create a new trade association, the Zero Emission Transportation Association or ZETA for short. ZETA describes itself as “the first industry-backed coalition of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
There was a time when Jaguar planners couldn’t stomach the idea of a station wagon, never mind an SUV. These days, however, the British marque’s utility vehicles handily outperform its traditional sedans, coupes and sports cars. That’s been the case on the sales...
by Michael Strong | Dec 1, 2020
The runup in Tesla stock has not only given the EV maker the title of “most valuable” due to its market cap, but also it means the company has some financial flexibility to grow the business — including acquiring a rival to expand its line-up and capabilities. CEO...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 1, 2020
Aided by special incentives during the Thanksgiving weekend, sales of new vehicles held up in November, remaining a bright spot in an economy hobbled by the rising number of COVID-19 cases reported across the country. On the surface, sales will appear as if they...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
While the new 2021 TLX helped usher in an all-new design language for Honda’s luxury division, it’s the next-generation Acura MDX that will really give the brand some much-needed momentum. Acura has been teasing the fourth-generation SUV for several months, starting...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
While still nearly a year away from launch, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT already is getting a steroid boost. We expected the GT, the top package for the new battery-electric vehicle, to be quick, Ford hinting it would hit 60 in less than 4 seconds. But with the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 1, 2020
Almost a year to the day after breaking ground, Lucid Motor says it has finished construction of its new EV plant in Arizona — the first phase, anyway. The facility, based in the Phoenix suburb of Casa Grande, initially will have capacity to build about 30,000...
by Michael Strong | Dec 1, 2020
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 emissions standard. Could Ford Motor Co. have played a role? Maybe. Officials at the...
