Scout Motors Traveler SUV: everything we know so far
Another electric SUV is on the way. Volkswagen Group has announced that it's bringing back the Scout name for the new Scout Motors Traveler SUV......»»
GM stops sharing driver data with brokers amid backlash
Customers, wittingly or not, had their driving data shared with insurers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) After public outcry, General Motors has decided to stop sharing driving data from its connected car.....»»
Here"s where GM robotaxi unit Cruise stands
For those catching up, this is a synopsis of what happened with General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise and where the company stands today......»»
Molecular crystal motors move like microbes when exposed to light
At first glance, Rabih O. Al-Kaysi's molecular motors look like the microscopic worms you'd see in a drop of pond water. But these wriggling ribbons are not alive; they're devices made from crystallized molecules that perform coordinated movements wh.....»»
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet; former GM exec taking top role
Hertz is replacing its CEO with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit......»»
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet
Hertz is replacing its chief executive officer with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit......»»
GM puts 2 newcomers in pivotal roles
General Motors hired Jens Peter Clausen, formerly of Tesla, to lead global manufacturing, while Baris Cetinok, who has worked at Apple and Microsoft, will lead its software and services team on an interim basis......»»
SAIC-GM vehicle shipments drop in first 2 months
SAIC-General Motors, GM’s passenger-vehicle joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp., lost more market share in China in the first two months of 2024, with wholesale deliveries dropping 60 percent to 49,500. .....»»
Energy Department spending $750 million to boost hydrogen, and GM will share
The 52 hydrogen projects are designed to accelerate adoption of clean hydrogen as a viable energy source. General Motors and Bosch are among the companies receiving funding......»»
Long-range electric Polestar 3 to cost under $75,000
The Polestar 3 is built on a new platform, sports dual motors and has an estimated EPA range of up to 315 miles......»»
An intergenerational family feud is playing out at Loeber Motors near Chicago
The third-generation president of the Porsche and Mercedes seller is suing his father and uncle in a conflict that's more intense than the typical family business drama......»»
AutoNation, Lithia making progress with captive finance companies
AutoNation and Lithia Motors, the two public franchise auto retailers with the ability to approve car loans for their own customers, said on fourth-quarter 2023 earnings calls they are making progress building those fledgling captive finance companie.....»»
Nikola taps former GM executive Thomas Okray as CFO
Nikola named former General Motors and Amazon executive Thomas Okray as its chief financial officer, the electric-truck maker said Monday. .....»»
Bankrupt Lordstown Motors to pay $26M to settle SEC probe of exaggerated demand claims
SEC: "In a highly competitive race to deliver the first mass-produced electric pickup truck to the U.S. market, Lordstown oversold true demand for the Endurance.".....»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (March 2024)
March 2024 is going to be huge for Apple TV+. Additions include a new season of The Reluctant Traveler. Napoleon will also finally be available for streaming......»»
Ohio-built hydrogen Honda CR-V to start shipping to Japan
Honda's CR-V e:FCEV will use a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain jointly developed with General Motors and be assembled in Ohio for delivery this year to Japan and California......»»
Tesla designer Peter Blades departs for air-mobility startup
Peter Blades has spent much of his career in the auto industry, working at Tesla, General Motors, Kia and Nissan. Now he's looking skyward......»»
EV startup Lucid Motors gets $6 million state grant for Detroit area R&D center
Lucid plans a 30,000-square-foot office space in Southfield, Mich., initially, with intentions to expand with an additional 50,000-75,000 square feet......»»
Lithia Motors closes on Pohlad"s 9-store, $900M Carousel group in Midwest
Lithia Motors Inc. has closed on a nine-store car auto retailer in Wisconsin and Minnesota, which Lithia estimates will bring in $900 million in annually. Lithia bought the group from the Pohlad Cos. conglomerate, whose portfolio also includes the Mi.....»»
EV startup Lucid Motors gets $6M state grant for Detroit area R&D center
Lucid plans a 30,000-square-foot office space in Southfield, Mich., initially, with intentions to expand with an additional 50,000-75,000 square feet......»»
Redesigned Buick Enclave spotted without wraps
Buick has not yet revealed the crossover, built at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township assembly plant in Michigan, but has shown teaser images......»»