Tesla is planning to deliver the first units of its Cybertruck by the end of 2021, although volume production is set for the following year. “We’ve got the designs fixed,” said CEO Elon Musk. “We’ll soon order the equipment necessary …
Authorities in Maharashtra, India have reportedly rejected General Motors’ application to cease operations at its plant in the state amid protests by workers who want the OEM to continue production (or keep them on payroll indefinitely), according to Reuters. A …
Global electric vehicle sales increase by 43% in 2020, with large shifts seen in markets such as Norway and the Netherlands. According to Forbes, there are five key factors driving the mass adoption of EVs in the market: technology, emissions …
Germany sent a letter to Taiwan to persuade Taiwanese manufacturers to help ease the shortage in semiconductor chips that has impacted certain OEM production around the globe. The shortage has affected Volkswagen, Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, newly-created Stellantis, and others. …
The COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way for an increase in the purchase of “cheap cars.” The shift could impact European manufacturers significantly, as they would lose out to competition from China. According to Forbes, “Chinese manufacturers are about to …
A collaborative project between Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab (DDL) and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) aims to improve the “evasive capabilities of autonomous driving technology in road vehicles.” They are reportedly doing this by “teaching” a 2021 Toyota GR …
Steps taken by the Trump administration against key Chinese factories have had a negative impact on some automakers, as many OEMs around the globe have had to shut down assembly lines due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Trump’s tech …
A global shortage of semiconductors has led a number of automakers to halt production of certain vehicles, with the latest OEM being Daimler. Both OEMs and electronic makers are facing a shortage of chips, one reason being an increased demand …
New data from RAC Black Box Insurance indicates that current vehicle usage is at similar levels to last spring, despite the lockdowns in the United Kingdom. Ten per cent more cars are being used in the U.K. now than prior …
Tesla is recalling 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States over a computer fault that could reportedly cause the rear-view camera, safety systems, defogging/defrosting settings, Autopilot, turn signalling and driver alerts to fail. The affected models …
Kia is preparing to launch seven new electric vehicles by 2027 as part of its “Plan S” strategy. “The biggest news is that Kia will launch the first of its next-generation electric vehicles during spring this year,” said Auto Express. …
A newly-elected U.S. administration, approved COVID-19 vaccines, and a strengthening economy have all helped boost auto sales in the country enough to cross the 2020 finish line with “promising momentum,” says Forbes. As for 2021, electric vehicles in more shapes, …
