UAW President Shawn Fain is bringing a fresh approach to this year’s contract talks with Detroit automakers. Fain’s strategies have gained national attention, combining political savvy, impactful social media messaging, and a belief that the union can win a battle against corporate giants like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. During a Facebook Live event with members, …
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) is set to launch its inaugural autonomous vehicle test program in Austin starting in July 2023. Image courtesy: Volkswagen AG Volkswagen announced on Thursday its plans to commence trials of self-driving electric vehicles in Austin, Texas later this month. The German automaker intends to deploy approximately 10 autonomous ID Buzz …
In September 8, 2022, Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning was captured on the production line at their Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. An exciting glimpse into the future of electric vehicles. Impressively, Ford Motor demonstrated a 9.9% increase in second-quarter sales compared to the previous year. The surge in sales was primarily …
A Tesla Model Y, displayed at a Tesla car lot in Austin, Texas, has become the top-selling car globally in the first quarter of 2023. Legacy automakers, on the other hand, have been promising significant increases in the production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs), but their efforts have had little impact on the market. …
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Fiat Chrysler DETROIT – Stellantis’ second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales increased by 6.4% compared to the same period last year, driven by higher sales of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and Jeep Compass and Dodge Durango SUVs. This surge in sales is a positive indicator of the recovering demand for new …
Introducing the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited By Ford DETROIT — Picture this: A pickup truck driver and their spouse, attempting to align the hitch ball on the truck with a trailer coupler. “A little left. No, YOUR left. Now a little right. Let’s try again.” These familiar frustrations are why Ford Motor is …
Over 50% of new cars sold in the United States by 2030 are expected to be electric vehicles, which presents a significant challenge for the country’s electric grid. The current system was built for a world that relies on fossil fuels, so it may struggle to handle the increased demand from electric vehicles. According to …
The Polestar 2, a battery-electric crossover SUV. Polestar owners in North America will have access to Tesla’s charging network starting next year. Source: Polestar Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar announced today that it has partnered with Tesla to provide charging access for its EV owners at approximately 12,000 Tesla charging stations across North America from …
On February 13, 2023, Ford CEO Jim Farley made an announcement at a battery lab in suburban Detroit. He revealed plans for a new $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan. This plant will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries. This investment by Ford is a clear indication of their commitment to electric vehicles and …
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, a new vehicle that combines smart technology with stunning design, has been making waves in the automotive industry. However, according to the latest Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power, new vehicles in general are facing a range of quality problems, unlike anything seen in the past 37 years of the …