GM to idle Corvette output due to parts supply shortage
The downtime is not related to the global semiconductor chip shortage that's proving to be a thorn in automakers' sides. Corvette deliveries surged 158 percent during the fourth quarter......»»
Would-be Corvette thief gets trapped in car by electric door latches
The car's owner filmed the would-be thief asking to be let out before police arrived to arrest him......»»
Auto supplier goes bankrupt after $30M verdict in defective parts lawsuit
Southfield, Mich.-based automotive supplier Wrena LLC filed for bankruptcy Monday with the intention of selling the business after being ordered to pay $30 million in a lawsuit over defective parts. The company petitioned for voluntary Chapter 11.....»»
Hybrid RV with a solar roof can power your home in an emergency
The hybrid powertrain has a range of 500 miles. Enlarge / This is Thor and Harbinger's test bed for a new Class A hybrid RV. (credit: Thor) Electrification is moving through different parts of the automotive industry at.....»»
Water-free manufacturing approach could help advance 2D electronics integration
The future of technology has an age-old problem: rust. When iron-containing metal reacts with oxygen and moisture, the resulting corrosion greatly impedes the longevity and use of parts in the automotive industry......»»
Data from robots show steady increase in deep-ocean warming
New research published Sept. 19 in Geophysical Research Letters shows that using data collected by deep ocean robots, called Deep Argo floats, combined with historical data from research vessels has increased confidence that parts of the global deep.....»»
White House picks Monroe Capital to develop $1 billion fund for auto suppliers
The fund will help smaller firms along the supply chain gain access to capital in what is an underserved market in finance, despite being a trillion-dollar industry, CEO Theodore Koenig said......»»
Starlink imposes $100 “congestion charge” on new users in parts of US
One-time $100 fee in congested areas, and $100 credit in excess-capacity areas. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) New Starlink customers have to pay a $100 "congestion charge" in areas where the satel.....»»
Lucid eyes Detroit engineering talent ahead of EV launches, powertrain supply agreements
Lucid Motors opened a hub near Detroit to attract vehicle engineers. It also wants to provide its powertrain tech to more automakers......»»
Study reveals gender gap in ecology research
Women working in the field of ecology contribute overproportionately to research output, as shown by a recent study that reveals facets of gender bias in the context of scientific publications that have received little attention until now......»»
Cleaning the ocean has a price — and layers of complications
Pulling plastic from the ocean and recycling that into auto parts is the plan. The challenges are immense, but worth it......»»
Huawei "super fans" annoyed at lack of supply as $2,800 phone hits China stores
Huawei "super fans" annoyed at lack of supply as $2,800 phone hits China stores.....»»
Shuttered Fiat Chrysler assembly plant in China fails to sell at auction for third time
The Changsha facility, once home to Jeep and Fiat output but shuttered since 2022, had already failed to attract any buyers at previous auctions in June and July......»»
Supply issue halting production at Chevy Silverado plant
GM didn't provide details about the supply issue, which will shut Fort Wayne Assembly and three components plants in Michigan and Indiana for the week of Sept. 23......»»
Only iPhone 18 Pro models likely to get 2nm chips, suggests analyst
We may still be waiting for iPhone 16 deliveries tomorrow, but the rumor mill is already busy looking ahead to both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18. A tweet by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to shed light on Apple’s plans for the adoption.....»»
VW stops sale of ID4 over faulty door handles, halts output and furloughs employees
As a result of a stop-sale, VW is pausing ID4 production in Chattanooga with some employees set to be furloughed......»»
Overheard: What sparked a passion in Liza Borches for service and parts
Carter Myers CEO Liza Borches discussed her start in service and parts and why it remains her passion on the ‘Trailblaze Your Path' podcast......»»
South Africa"s Gauteng province launches water data hub, so residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
South Africa is a water-scarce country. In other words, it has an excess of demand over available supply. It also has low water security—the ability to ensure sustainable access to good quality water. The country's economic hub and biggest populati.....»»
iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts.....»»
11 dead, thousands injured in explosive supply chain attack on Hezbollah pagers
Supply chain attack may be to blame. Enlarge / An ambulance arrives at the site after wireless communication devices known as pagers exploded in Sidon, Lebanon, on September 17, 2024. (credit: Ahmad Kaddoura/Anadolu via Getty Ima.....»»
Column: Output begins at latest EV startup, Bollinger Motors; first B4 trucks built Sept. 16
Bollinger Motors' pivot — and the launch of its first commercial Class 4 electric trucks for fleet customers — is nearly as remarkable as the Bollinger B4's tight 44-foot turning radius......»»