Will Turntide"s Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
The company's motor offers outstanding efficiency in HVAC systems for buildings; will e-cars be next? Image: Turntide Technologies Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new ve.....»»
Automakers urge Congress to lift EV tax credit cap
General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota Motor North America are urging Congress to lift a cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit......»»
Toyota to offer a lithium-ion home battery system your car can charge
The Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System has a capacity of 8.7 kWh. Enlarge / Toyota's new home storage system will let an EV power a house. (credit: Toyota) The Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to get into the home battery sector......»»
U.S. automakers urge Congress to lift EV tax credit cap
General Motors, Ford, Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Toyota Motor North America are urging Congress to lift a cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit......»»
Bob Carter, Toyota’s ‘passionate’ dealer champion, calls it a career
Bob Carter, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America since 2017, retires at the end of June. Dealers said he's been a tireless, passionate champion for their cause and for close dealer-factory relations throughout his career......»»
Toyota"s Bob Carter to retire as N.A. sales boss; Jack Hollis to succeed him
The moves are part of a number of executive changes being made at Toyota Motor North America......»»
GV60 EV rollout brought Genesis and a new dealer together
To determine distribution, sales and marketing of the GV60 electric crossover, Genesis Motor took the unusual route of partnering with an established dealer of electrified vehicles for guidance......»»
The new DeLorean Alpha5 is an all-electric throwback to the future
The DeLorean Motor Company is coming out with an all-new electric version of the 80s classic, updated for the future, that can reach 88mph in just 4.3 seconds......»»
Hackers could disrupt millions of smartphones by abusing this critical bug
A flaw in a common modem could be used to disrupt communications across a tenth of world's devices......»»
EV chip costs may exceed battery costs, says China car vendor
With Bosch and other tier-one suppliers looking to negotiate higher chip prices with customers, the cost of electric vehicle (EV) chips may exceed that of batteries, according to China-based WM Motor Technology......»»
Japanese carmakers hit hard by China lockdowns
Eight Japanese carmakers have reported global output falls by a combined 21% year-on-year in April (about 1.63 million vehicles), as the shortages of automotive chips and parts continue to disrupt their production, according to Japanese media reports.....»»
Hyundai, Kia are pouring on the hybrids
Hyundai and Kia were late to the hybrid game, but as the Hyundai Motor Group pushes for global EV leadership, it sees hybrids helping consumers' transition to a full electrics......»»
Hyundai boosts investments in the US for robotics, EVs
Hyundai Motor Group chairman Euisun Chung has announced to invest an additional US$5 billion in the US by 2025......»»
Ford Pays Millions Over False Claims About Its 2013 Hybrid"s Fuel Economy
Ford's fuel-economy figures for the 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids "were not based in reality" says Iowa's attorney general. And now the Ford Motor Company "will pay $19.2 million to a consortium of 40 states and Washington,D.C.," writes Consumer Reports.....»»
Drafting dynamics and good tactics: How to win the Indianapolis 500
Simon Pagenaud and Helio Castroneves have five Indy 500 wins between them. Enlarge / Simon Pagenaud of Meyer Shank Racing Honda during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (credit: Meyer Shank Racing) On most IndyCar teams.....»»
Cannon Motor buys Ford-Lincoln, Nissan and Toyota dealerships
Cannon Motor in May expanded to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the purchase of three dealerships......»»
Hyundai"s Jose Muñoz works through supply challenges for EV plan
Hyundai Motor North America CEO Jose Muñoz believes localization will help push the automaker's drive to sell more electrified products in the U.S. market — his top priority......»»
2022 ASC 100: Toyota Motor reigning in top 10 for the 2nd year
5G penetration and accelerated digital transformation boost the growth of semiconductor and tech product companies. Global decarbonization and car sales recovery benefits the automotive industry, especially their EV businesses. The 2022 Asia Supply C.....»»
Ford to pay U.S. states $19.2 million over false advertising claims
The settlement, with 40 states and the District of Columbia, prohibits Ford from making false or misleading advertising claims concerning the estimated fuel economy or payload capacity of a new motor vehicle......»»
Toyota sees inventory swelling
Carmakers are reportedly amassing automotive chips and other parts to prevent further impacts of their shortages. In fiscal 2021 (April 2021 to March 2022) Japan-based Toyota Motor registered a year-on-year growth of inventory assets by 32%, about JP.....»»
MEMA presses Congress to pass competition bill
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, which is holding a monthlong advocacy event this month, is pressing Congress to pass the bipartisan innovation and competition bill by July 4......»»