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Adapters That Can Charge GM EVs At Tesla Superchargers Now Available

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

By |2024-09-19T17:18:26-04:00September 19th, 2024|Auto Tech|

BMW Says Goodbye To Electric Vehicles

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

By |2024-09-13T18:04:39-04:00September 13th, 2024|Auto Tech|

Used Tesla Model 3 Affordable Price Trends 2024

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

By |2024-09-30T17:22:05-04:00September 13th, 2024|Auto Tech|

UD Trucks Selects VicOne’s xNexus For Cybersecurity Protection

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

By |2024-09-10T13:56:08-04:00September 10th, 2024|Auto Tech|

Bollinger Motors Secures CARB Certification for B4

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

By |2024-09-30T14:36:57-04:00September 10th, 2024|Auto Tech|

GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action

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

By |2024-09-30T09:57:39-04:00September 8th, 2024|Auto Tech|

Lacks Enterprises Acquires Custom Wheel Manufacturer Forgeline Motorsports

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

By |2024-08-25T16:18:19-04:00August 25th, 2024|Auto Tech|

J.D. Power: Public EV Charging Sees Consistent Progress

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

By |2024-08-15T08:25:17-04:00August 14th, 2024|Auto Tech, ESD|

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

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

By |2024-08-11T16:10:21-04:00August 11th, 2024|Auto Tech|

Cadillac Unveils The Sollei EV Concept

DETROIT - Cadillac introduced the SOLLEI concept, the ultimate design expression of a coach-built luxury electric convertible, at the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt. This imaginative design exercise pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions, tailored to reflect the unique passions and interests of its clientele. Celebrating Cadillac's heritage of bold colors, the exterior is finished

By |2024-07-27T08:30:08-04:00July 26th, 2024|Auto Tech, Featured|