Category: Automotive News

How carbon-neutral e-fuels could extend the life of the ICE vehicle

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To be sure, e-fuel won’t be traveling through nozzles at public stations anytime soon. Refiners have a lot of work to do in perfecting high-volume methods to produce e-fuel in enough quantity and at a comparable cost to gasoline. And there are other issues, too. For example, producing e-fuel requires a lot of water, which is a scarce commodity in many parts of the world. It also requires electricity from renewable sources. Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark told Britain’s Autocar magazine that the progress of developing e-fuels is exciting, but that won’t change the brand’s plans to replace internal combustion engines.…
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Car dealerships slowly examine ChatGPT’s potential

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Dealerships may be dabbling in ChatGPT right now, but some of their technology providers believe adoption will happen swiftly. “I think we’re talking a year to a year and a half where [ChatGPT is] doing a huge amount of the car-buying process itself in an automated way,” Horwitz said. IMG05 TruVideo — maker of a messaging, video and AI platform for dealerships — added ChatGPT to its communications software and started a rollout of its updated technology in April, said CEO Joe Shaker. Shaker, who is also owner of Shaker Auto Group in New England, said the technology enables the…
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Rolls-Royce says it will blacklist customers selling Specter EVs

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It’s one strike and you’re out at Rolls-Royce. The ultraluxury brand says anyone caught reselling its first electric vehicle, the Specter, for profit will be banned for life. “They’re going immediately on a blacklist and this is it — you will never ever have the chance to acquire again,” Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös told Car Dealers magazines. Deliveries of the Specter, which costs about £350,000 ($450,000) and has a 320-mile driving range, are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2023. The aerodynamic electric coupe has amassed so many orders that Müller-Ötvös is already talking about needing to increase…
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Here’s how US auto sales shook out in the first half of 2023

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Six months into 2023, the supply shortages that had handcuffed sales for several years were fading, and volume was up year over year in nearly every vehicle segment. General Motors outsold Toyota at the halfway point for a second consecutive year, and Ford was on pace to become the top brand for the first time in three years. Hyundai-Kia leapfrogged Stellantis to become the No. 4 automaker, as Tesla — based on estimates since it doesn’t report US results — climbed to No. 8. Tesla still has three of the four most popular electric vehicles, though others are grabbing more…
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Digital Filters: A New Way to E-Wear Jewellery with Lab Grown Diamonds 

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The world of jewellery is constantly evolving, and technological advancements continue to shape the industry in exciting ways. One such innovation that has gained significant attention is the use of digital filters to enhance the experience of e-wearing jewellery. With the rise of lab grown diamonds, this digital revolution is set to transform the way we engage with and appreciate jewellery.  Digital filters, popularized by social media platforms, offer users the ability to apply various effects, enhancements, and overlays to their photos and videos. These filters have become an integral part of self-expression, allowing individuals to modify and enhance their…
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The latest numbers on the automotive microchip shortage

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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 22,196 removed from production schedules elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region. For the second consecutive week, AutoForecast Solutions lowered its full-year production-loss estimate for North America. It now expects about 954,206 vehicles to be cut in the region by year’s end, an improvement from the 1.01…
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What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?

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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 prefer to repair a windshield rather than replace it because it’s less costly. A chipped windshield is almost always repairable, and, in some situations, your insurance company might even cover the cost of the repair. For a chip to qualify for repairs, it shouldn’t exceed…
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Tesla chargers are the most reliable

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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 US Networks using the Combined Charging System — the NACS’ nonproprietary rival — have approximately 11,500 fast chargers. “Tesla simply has the largest and most reliable fast-charging network,” the report said. NACS charging stations will be eligible for federal subsidies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…
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