There are more signs that the microchip shortage is easing, even as automakers cut 82,573 vehicles from production plans worldwide last week, according to the latest estimates from AutoForecast Solutions. North American factories lost 38,677 vehicles because of a lack of semiconductors last week, in addition to 21,700 cut from assembly plants in China and…
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What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?
If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same question. Below you’ll find some tips to help you decide if you need windshield repair or windshield replacement. When to Repair a Windshield Most people…
Tesla chargers are the most reliable
The JD Power study found public charging satisfaction was the highest among Tesla vehicle owners. On a 1,000-point scale, Tesla scored 734. The average for all other manufacturers was 558. The Department of Energy says Tesla has almost 20,000 ports in its Supercharger network. That would make it the largest EV charging network in the…
Magna, Linamar, Martinrea on 2023 Automotive News Top 100 Global Suppliers List
Just three Canada-based auto parts makers find themselves in 2023 Automotive News Top 100 Global Suppliers List. That’s two fewer than a year ago. The list, released Monday by sibling publication Automotive News in Detroit, tracks sales to automakers from the previous year. Magna International Inc., Linamar Corp. and Martinrea International Inc., landed on the…
CEO Edward Hightower still sees hope in the long shot of Lordstown Motors
While success was undoubtedly a long shot, he saw a path: Minimize the need for capital, put together a team focused on R&D and technical aspects around bringing an EV to market, while partnering with a strong manufacturing company with twice the revenue of Tesla and global supply chain prowess. “I had to keep the…
Two researchers die after EU-funded hybrid car explodes in Italy
ROME — Two people have died after a hybrid car prototype that was being developed and tested with European Union funds blew up last week in the southern Italian city of Naples. The Life-Save project aims to turn cars with conventional combustion engines into hybrid vehicles, running at least partially on solar energy. One vehicle…
Car dealerships, automakers target of new Impel Chat AI software
Chat AI is designed in part to integrate with existing dealership management systems, including those from CDK Global Inc., Reynolds and Reynolds, Cox Automotive Inc.’s Dealertrack and Tekion, Daly said. CDK Global confirmed to Automotive News that the tool can be integrated, while Reynolds and Reynolds said Impel’s tool is going though its certification process….
Investing in a New Windshield Offers Clear Visibility
Making sure that you can see clearly when behind the wheels of a vehicle is essential to keep yourself and your passengers safe. A new windshield installation can be a practical way to ensure the best visibility and to reduce the risk of accidents for yourself, your family, and friends when driving in Tampa, FL….