Former Toyota-GM exec Mark Hogan, longtime bridge between U.S. and Japan, dies
Mark Hogan helped lead General Motors, Toyota and supplier Magna over a career spanning more than four decades......»»
Hidden in the teeth: DNA study finds these 19th century lions preyed on humans and giraffes
In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo River in Kenya. The lions, which were massive and maneless, crept into the camp at night, raided the tents and dragged off their victims. The infamous Tsavo "man-eaters".....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 10, 2024 – Apple exec changes, Amazon partnership
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level u.....»»
Former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio is retiring
He's not the first Apple exec to take a multi-stage approach to retirement. Dan Riccio, one of Apple's most prominent executives for more than two decades, will retire from the co.....»»
GM says simplifying gasoline vehicles has made them more profitable
Earnings from the Chevrolet Trax subcompact crossover have increased roughly 20 percentage points over the previous model, General Motors President Mark Reuss said......»»
GM’s sales slide 21% in Q3; electrified vehicles top gasoline models for first time
In the third quarter, GM’s two joint ventures delivered more than 224,000 full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, an increase of 61 percent and 53 percent of the company's overall China sales. .....»»
Chairman Akio Toyoda says founding family presence ‘necessary" at Toyota
As long as family members have the will and skill, there will always be room for them at their namesake company Toyota Motor Corp., says Chairman Akio Toyoda, whose father and grandfather also ran the Japanese carmaker......»»
Next-gen Chevrolet Bolt EV to be part of vehicle ‘family," GM says
GM President Mark Reuss said the Bolt will return for the 2026 model year with updated technology and faster charging than the original......»»
GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar
GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»
Thunderbird Android client is K-9 Mail reborn, and it’s in solid beta
Android's longtime refuge for simple, snappy email is almost Thunderbird. Thunderbird's Android app, which is actually the K-9 Mail project reborn, is almost out. You can check it.....»»
Ratan Tata, patriarch of biggest Indian conglomerate who bought JLR from Ford, dies at 86
The visionary businessman transformed one of India's oldest conglomerates into a global empire through a string of eye-catching deals including the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford in 2008......»»
North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says
The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»
General Motors is ditching Ultium branding for its EV batteries
GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting, championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
Toyota chief scientist wants industry to fight the "real common enemy"
Gill Pratt says cutting global carbon emissions should be the goal and that a mix of powertrains will be needed to achieve success......»»
GM expects lower EV losses in 2025, will drop Ultium name
GM executives did not say if EVs will be profitable in 2025. They pointed to the improving trajectory as a sign of progress in GM's EV strategy......»»
GM plans $145M battery cell plant in suburban Detroit
Construction is expected to start next month at GM's Global Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich. Cell production is expected to start in 2027......»»
GM drops Ultium name for EV platform
General Motors said at an Oct. 8 investor day that it expects to build roughly 200,000 EVs this year as it targets profitability......»»
Column: True champions of diversity stand up to bullies
Ford, and now Toyota, joined a list of companies that retreated on human rights after coming under fire from an online activist......»»
Honda goes all-in on new 0 Series EVs to ‘survive" global industry shift
CEO Toshihiro Mibe previews Honda's coming line of 0 Series electric vehicles at an all-day briefing and test drive in Japan, revealing new specifications and manufacturing techniques......»»