Ford Pauses $3.5 bln Battery Plant in Michigan - Why? UAW Or EV Bottom Line Or CCP Connections?
Sep 26, 2023
Ford has paused work on a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, citing (Choose One Two Or Three) concerns about ability to competitively operate the plant (UAW Fault?), Big Losses On EV's (Management Fault?), US Congress Chinese Partner Connections (Emperors New Clothes Thinking Fault) ... Continue reading
MIT Explains: How did China come to dominate the world of electric cars?
Sep 26, 2023
MIT Tech Review Explains From generous government subsidies to support for lithium batteries, here are the keys to understanding how China managed to build a world-leading industry in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary September 25, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Expert Thoughts About UAW Negotiations, Detroit Auto Show, and More
Sep 22, 2023
Automotive Industry Hot TopicsThis week I discuss the UAW negotiations and strike, recap the Detroit Auto Show, and IRA incentives to bolster EV battery production.We would love to hear from you and welcome your questions anytime. If you're interested in sharing your thoughts with us on hot topics or would like to ask ... Continue reading
9.22.23 UAW Strike Analysis and Commentary/S&P Global Mobility
Sep 22, 2023
S&P Global Mobility Analysis and Commentary: UAW StrikeSeptember 22, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ETUAW strikes GM, Stellantis US parts distribution centers As of noon on Sept. 22, the UAW added GM and Stellantis US parts distribution centers to its strike for a new four-year contract. ... Continue reading
E85 Offers Massive Savings as Gasoline Prices Rise
Sep 22, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2023 -- Prices for E85 in California are offering savings of more than two dollars per gallon as the cost of gasoline has continued to increase. ... Continue reading
Coming To A Car Dealer Near You- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Sep 21, 2023
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Size Grow with a CAGR of ~47% During 2023-2035 and attain ~USD 58 Billion by 2035 Research Nester's recent market research analysis on "Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2035" delivers a detailed competitor's analysis and a detailed overvie ... Continue reading
1950's GM Motorama Cars Star At Cadillac Fall Festival
Sep 21, 2023
Auto enthusiasts from around the country will gather in Michigan in September for the largest ever Cadillac Fall Festival, which will be the first ever national car show for all GM marques and sponsored by all GM car clubs representing 60,000 people nationwide. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Mid-Week Updates
Sep 20, 2023
It may not be obvious to auto industry followers, but the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has been meeting this week and will be providing an update on the federal funds rate later today. The UAW strike is our industry’s headline right now, of course, but loan rates are having a far greater impact. ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2023
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become immensely popular as the go-to power source for a wide variety of electronic devices and vehicles over the past two decades. Although it is hard to overstate the transformative effects that LIBs have had on modern societies, this technology has a fair share of disadvantages that ... Continue reading
Final Vote Results for Roll Call 391
Sep 18, 2023
Did Your Congress Person Vote Yea Or Nay? Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act This bill modifies the waiver process under the Clean Air Act related to state emission control standards for new motor vehicles (or new motor vehicle engines). Under current law, states are preempted from adopting or enforcing emissio ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY September 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled - BMW, Lincoln, Ford, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Nissan, Volkswagen, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, RV's, Motorcycles. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number For Each Recall to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use the VIN Look-up ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 10-16, 2023
Sep 17, 2023
Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories, presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets for Nutsons Auto News Weekly Wrap-up September 3-9, 2023 ... Continue reading
New: "THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION" Explores the Rapid Expansion and Future of EVs
Sep 14, 2023
The Electric Vehicle Revolution, automotive journalist Kevin Wilson explores the fascinating, evolving world of electric vehicles, from the first EVs in the Victorian era, their rapid expansion today, and where EV technology is heading. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, EVs have gone from wonky and toes-in-th ... Continue reading
Dealers Hunt for Used Vehicles
Sep 12, 2023
Washington DC Sepember 12, 2023; The AIADA report stated that dealers continue to watch auction values as they gauge whether it’s affordable to stock up on used vehicles. Publicly traded, new-vehicle dealership groups say they’re self-sourcing as many used vehicles as possible – that is, from trade-ins and buying ... Continue reading
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