Wednesday, December 4, 2024

LONGTIME AUTO JOURNALIST, STEVE PURDY, PUBLISHES A VERY SPECIAL AUTOMOTIVE ART BOOK

MASCOTS in MOTION By Steve Purdy NOTES BY THE AUTHOR: I’ve been privileged to be a contributor to TheAutoChannel.com for more than 20 years doing regular product reviews, show reports, travel stories, and even occasional industry news (my least favorite topic). I’ve always loved automobiles, particularly sports car ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

CAMPBELL, Calif.--ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (“ChargePoint”), a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), today reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended October 31, 2024. “We are encouraged by record EV sales in the industry, and we continue to see netwo ... Continue reading

Electric Bus Market to grow by USD 21.0 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by reduced battery prices, with AI transforming market trends - Technavio

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global electric bus market size is estimated to grow by USD 21.0 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

NASA Leadership to Provide Update on Artemis Campaign

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2024 -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and leadership will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. EST, Thursday, Dec. ... Continue reading

France's Government Collapses on News That Trump Is Coming

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL WOW, just the news that Donald Trump will be visiting Paris was enough for the government to collapse after just 3 months in power. ... Continue reading

Top Five Tips For Charging Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2024 /CNW/ -- With more consumers switching to EVs, it's important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. ... Continue reading

Automotive Software Market to Grow by USD 30.89 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Demand for Enhanced In-Car Experiences, with AI Driving Market Transformation - Technavio

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2024 -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global automotive software market  size is estimated to grow by USD 30.89 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

Automotive Cyber Security Market to Surge to USD 3574.5 Million by 2030, Growing at 29.6% CAGR | Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Automotive Cyber Security Market is Segmented by Type (Software-based, Hardware-based, Network & Cloud, Security Services & Frameworks), by Application (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles). The Global Automotive Cyber Security Market is projected to grow from USD 754.4 Million in 2024 ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Deploys XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics

ELLABELL, Ga., Dec. 4, 2024 -- Today, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. ... Continue reading

Automotive Transmission Systems Market to grow by USD 53.2 Billion (2024-2028), driven by increased adoption of automatic transmissions, with AI shaping trends - Technavio

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global automotive transmission systems market  size is estimated to grow by USD 53.2 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

Hearst Media Production Group to Debut New Series "Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin" on CBS

Premieres Weekend Mornings Starting January 4 NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced the premiere of Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin, on Saturday, January 4. ... Continue reading

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Market to grow by USD 6.62 Billion from 2024-2028, expanded applications driving revenue, AI redefining trends - Technavio

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market  size is estimated to grow by USD 6.62 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

Pope Francis receives first electric “Popemobile” from Mercedes-Benz

Handcrafted one-off based on the new electric G-Class fulfills strict requirements Vehicle to be handed over in time for the 2025 Jubilee and contributes to the realization of the encyclical ... Continue reading

Automotive News From Cox Newsroom - November 2024 Auto Sales

New-vehicle sales data for November is coming in, and the story being told is pretty clear: The retail auto market is gaining steam for its final lap of 2024. Our forecast from last month called for a November sales pace of 16.0 million and volume of 1.32 million, solid numbers in a year tracking to finish near 15.7 mi ... Continue reading

Save the Planet … From Soulless EVs! World's Quickest and Most Powerful Muscle Car, the All-new Dodge Charger Daytona, Lands Now With New Marketing Campaign

from "all those lame, soulless, weak-looking, self-driving sleep pods everyone keeps polluting our streets with" "Save the Planet" marketing campaign launches across television, social media and digital channels Marketing campaign includes a 30-second spot for broadcast and 30-second, 15-second and shorter cutdowns for ... Continue reading

NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY APPROACHING PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS, JUMPING TO 3.23 MILLION UNITS IN NOVEMBER

Used Vehicle Inventory Remains Steady at 1.91 Million Units GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 4, 2024 -- New vehicle inventory on auto dealer lots rose to 3.23 million units in November, the third consecutive month of 90,000-unit growth, according to ZeroSum's December "State of the Dealer" report. ... Continue reading

EV Conversion Kit for Mazda MX-5 (Miata)

The kit leverages Electrogenic’s market-leading, proprietary powertrain technology and integration software suite to create a thrilling, nimble, rear-wheel drive EV. Thanks to Electrogenic’s clever packaging and use of cutting edge, OEM grade componentry throughout, the electrified MX-5 weighs only 100kg mo ... Continue reading

Avelo Airlines Expands its Commitment to North Carolina with Two New Bases in Charlotte and Wilmington and First Two International Routes at RDU

Avelo adds 10 new routes, with 27 nonstop routes from NCAffordable one-way fares start at $44Avelo will base five aircrafts in the North Carolina, creating up to 100 new jobs HOUSTON, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding the airline's commitment to North Carolina with the addition of two new b ... Continue reading

DTS Reports: Vehicle Ownership and Role as Third Space Remain Important as Consumers Increase Video Consumption

SAN JOSE, Calif.--DTS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi Inc. , today released its new connected car report, “Vehicle Ownership and its Role as a Third Space: Alive, Well and Enduring.” The report confirmed the importance of personal vehicle ownership to today’s consumers a ... Continue reading

Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. Lei Gu to President of FX Global EV R&D Center

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. Lei Gu to President of FX Global EV R&D Center (Photo: Business Wire) Faraday Future Appoints Veteran Automotive Technology Expert and Industry Leader Dr. ... Continue reading

Arity's Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Data Now Available on Google Cloud Marketplace

CHICAGO--Arity, a mobility data and analytics company, today announced that its comprehensive Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) data product is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. This integration gives transportation companies access to up-to-date, detailed mileage trends across the United States, helping them make ... Continue reading

Axos Bank and Auto Super App Way.com Unite to Help Customers Reduce Rising Car Costs

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 -- Axos Bank and #1 auto super app Way.com have partnered to provide both protection and cost-savings for customers who've refinanced a vehicle through the popular lender. ... Continue reading

EVgo and GM Surpass 2,000 Public Fast Charging Stalls in the U.S.

(“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), and General Motors (GM) have surpassed 2,000 public fast charging stalls opened through their ongoing metropolitan charging collaboration. To date, EVgo and GM have built fast c ... Continue reading

Renewables and EVs Are Driving Copper Shortages Faster Than Expected

USA News Group News Commentary Issued on behalf of Usha Resources Ltd. VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. ... Continue reading

History of the Electric Vehicle - US Department of Energy

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric, the demand for electric drive vehicles will continue to climb as prices drop and consumers look for ways to save money at ... Continue reading

Puzzled Over The Right Way to Drink Red Wine? Chill Out!

Let me start by saying that however you like to drink wine, that's the right way to drink it. ... Continue reading