DETROIT - Overall U.S. auto sales are expected to weaken in the third quarter, according to industry experts. But electric vehicles are emerging as a bright spot for several automakers, and General Motors in particular is now staging a gradual yet strong comeback with a steady rise in its EV sales. So far in 2024, the EV sales story
DETROIT - General Motors said that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles can purchase a North American Charging Standard DC adapter that will allow them to charge their EVs at more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers. The adapter can be purchased through GM vehicle brand mobile apps for $225 and customers will be able to use
GERMANY - Hydrogen is trendy and the automotive world is about to be turned upside down. The company responsible for stirring it up is none other than BMW and its confirmation that they will create an electric vehicle with a fuel cell by 2028. The materialization of this project strengthens BMW’s current alliance with Toyota, which is
Used Tesla Model 3 affordable price trends in 2024 are reshaping the electric vehicle market. As the cost of pre-owned Model 3s continues to drop, more buyers are finding these cutting-edge EVs within reach. This change is predicated on a bunch of factors, including increased supply, evolving consumer preferences, and the release of newer Tesla
DETROIT—VicOne, a developer of automotive cybersecurity products and services, announced that UD Trucks has selected the xNexus vehicle security operations center platform to take advantage of contextualized security risk insights. UD Trucks is a Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider active in more than 60 countries, and part of Isuzu Group, one of the world’s top 10 truck manufacturers. The
OAK PARK— Bollinger Motors Inc., a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially announced that it has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks. This significant achievement marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. 1. What is
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit after a federal appeals court ruled that the automaker knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges that GM violated the laws of 26 U.S. states
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a Dayton, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom, made-to-order, lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels. Brothers David Schardt and Steve Schardt, co-founders of Forgeline Motorsports, will collectively retain minority ownership of the company. Financial terms of the
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the unexpectedly slow adoption of EVs in the United States, but this year it is showing signs of improvement, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study. The number of public charging stations across
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt on the fly. Just six years ago former Ford CEO, Jim Hackett, made an announcement that Ford would cease all passenger car production in North America other than the prized Mustang. Six years ago it made sense for the folks
