UK Car Production Falls for Eighth Month as Export Demand Drops and EV Transition Stumbles
The UK automotive industry has faced an eighth consecutive month of declining car production, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). October 2024 saw a 15.3% drop in car output…
A car crashed into a building after the driver was shot in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago on Tuesday morning. At approximately 5:20 a.m., Chicago police reported that a 57-year-old man was driving a…
Lucid Motors Sets EV Benchmark with 520 Mile Range Air Grand Touring and Expanding Lineup
Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, continues to impress with its long-range capabilities. Its 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring trim has demonstrated a range exceeding 500 miles on a single charge. In a…
Rivian’s R2 EVs to Feature U.S. Made LG Batteries, Boosting Efficiency and Market Competitiveness
Rivian has announced that its R2 electric vehicles will feature domestically produced batteries from LG Energy Solution, marking a shift from its current reliance on South Korean-manufactured Samsung SDI cells for its R1 series. The…
Honda Charts Bold EV Path with Prologue SUV and Extensive Charging Network Expansion
Honda is setting the stage for a strong entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market, even though it currently does not have any EVs available for sale. Its first EVs, the Honda Prologue and Acura…
GM Phases Out Ultium Branding While Shifting Focus to EV Production and Battery Development
At its recent investor day event, General Motors (GM) announced it would stop using the “Ultium” name for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries and technology, though it will continue utilizing these systems in its EVs.…
India’s Electric Two Wheeler Market Hits 1 Million Milestone, Driving Global EV Leadership
The Indian electric scooter and motorcycle market surpassed the milestone of 1 million units sold in October 2024, becoming the second-largest market globally after China to achieve this feat. This remarkable growth has been fueled…
Artificial Intelligence Advances Safer, Smarter Driving and Paves the Path to Autonomous Vehicles
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform many aspects of human life, especially in the field of transportation. Its applications in vehicle technology are already making driving safer and more efficient. By enabling cars to…
Autonomous Driving Progress Advances Slowly, Highlighting Challenges in the Journey to Full Self Driving Cars
The promise of fully autonomous self-driving cars, long anticipated by science-fiction authors, Elon Musk, and other tech innovators, has yet to become a reality. While the idea of robotaxis and completely self-driving vehicles (Level 5…
AutoNation Faces Challenges with Q3 Earnings Miss Amid Cyberattack, Weather Disruptions, and Inventory Strains
AutoNation Inc.’s stock dropped 6% after the company reported third-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ expectations, driven partly by the impact of a software outage earlier in the year. Net income declined to $185.8 million ($4.61…
Shifting Trends and Technologies Reshape Automotive Industry in 2024 Consumer Study Insights
The 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study highlights major trends and disruptive technologies that are set to influence the automotive industry. Surveying over 27,000 consumers from 26 countries, the study identifies key areas of change, including…
UK Government Upholds EV Targets While Considering Flexibilities to Address Industry Concerns and Challenges
The UK government remains steadfast in its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, with Transport Secretary Louise Haigh reaffirming that the targets will not be relaxed. However, she acknowledged the possibility of introducing “flexibilities” to address challenges…
Hyundai to Release 21 New Models by 2030, Expanding Its Electric and Luxury Car Lineup
Hyundai, a top-selling global car brand, has announced plans to release 21 new models within the next six years. This aggressive strategy comes as the company seeks to become a leading provider of electric vehicles…
Crash in Plainfield Leaves Vehicle on Lawn, Driver Hospitalized with Potential Back Injury
First responders in Plainfield were called to a car crash on Norwich Road Thursday morning, involving a vehicle that ended up on the lawn of a residential property. The Plainfield Fire Department received the initial…
BMW Reserves £70 Million to Address Undisclosed Commission Claims Amid Growing Industry Wide Scandal
The British lending arm of BMW, BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, has set aside £70.3 million in its 2023 accounts to address potential compensation claims stemming from undisclosed motor finance commissions. This move marks BMW…
Car Smashes into Georgia Restaurant During Brunch, Narrowly Missing Diners and Highlighting Community Resilience
A Georgia restaurant was struck by a car over the weekend while diners were enjoying their meals, as shown in startling surveillance footage. The incident occurred at Fresca Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Stone Mountain,…
UK Electric Vehicle Discounts Surge as Automakers Respond to Mandates and Sluggish Consumer Demand
Discounts on new electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK have nearly doubled compared to those for petrol and diesel cars, according to a report by JATO Market Dynamics. On average, EV buyers received discounts of…
Rising car costs are imposing an increasing financial burden on America’s middle class, turning vehicles into significant liabilities instead of symbols of economic advancement. Expenses related to purchasing, fueling, insuring, and maintaining cars have surged,…
Nissan Ends GT-R R35 Production After 17 Years, Teases Electric Future with Potential R36
Nissan announced in March 2024 that the legendary GT-R would receive a mild update, marking the end of an impressive 17-year production run for the R35 model. Despite consistent updates to keep the car relevant…
Trump Team Considers Ending EV Tax Credit, Sparking Debate on U.S. Electric Vehicle Future
The Trump transition team is considering a significant policy change that could have a major impact on the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market: eliminating the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EV purchases. This potential move…
