Electrify America plans to build “The Charging Station of the Future, Today”: slimmer charging stations with lounges, pull-through spots, and valet parking, according to Autoblog. “The EA concept includes a ‘customer oasis’ to hang out in during the charging process, …
Renault appears ready to exit the Russian vehicle production market, leaving local partner Avtovaz to build Lada vehicles without foreign car parts, according to Driving. “The Western carmaker with the greatest exposure to the Russian market said on (March 23) …
Despite massive progress from the automotive retail industry to shift to digital retailing, consumers still see this option as lacking, according to market research from Capital One Financial Corp. “Dealers believe they made a big move in digital, and therefore …
Ford created a unit to develop autonomous vehicles and new technology. According to the company’s CEO Jim Farley, the Ford Next unit was formed late last year. “The unit contains Ford’s stake in autonomous-auto startup Argo AI and will develop …
Electric vehicle sales are booming as gas prices soar across the country, but can the province of British Columbia keep up with EV charging solutions? According to Driving, there is more demand than there is supply in terms of charging—the …
Local automotive firms in Windsor, Ont., are exploring a proposal from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to recruit Ukrainian refugees and provide them with jobs. “We’re considering it,” said Larry Koscielski, Vice-President of Process and Technology Development for CenterLine (Windsor) …
Rivian is reportedly investing in a new $5 billion assembly plant in Georgia. CarBuzz said the state has dealer-friendly laws that ban factory direct-to-consumer sales, but that Rivian is hoping its factory will help turn the tide in their favour. …
Tesla restarted production at its Shanghai factory after a two-day suspension, as local COVID-19 restrictions ease again. “Enough workers have returned to their positions after being cordoned off in nearby residential compounds for 48 hours where they were required to …
Toyota is reducing its global production target by 150,000 vehicles in April to 750,000 vehicles, according to Driving. The adjustment is due to the microchip shortage and other impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The news comes about a week …
Gasoline and diesel prices reached record highs in the United Kingdom, although the cost of crude oil softened slightly. Consumers are paying an average cost of more than £1.70 per litre for gasoline and reports suggest diesel reached £2.07 per …
General Motors is returning to Quebec to build a $500-million factory in Bécancour to make cathode active material—an integral component of electric vehicle batteries. “If you want to build a carbon-free future, Canada needs to be part of the equation,” …
Polestar U.K. CEO Jonathan Goodman says the car business is going to move online, but that there will always be a need for consumers to interact with a physical property, according to Autocar. “The big question for the industry is …
