Category: Automotive News

Rivian executive returns to McLaren

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Rivian Automotive’s chief engineer, Charles Sanderson, has left the US EV startup for McLaren, his previous employer, McLaren said in a news release. Sanderson, who joined Rivian nearly five years ago to develop its R1 vehicle platform, returns to supercar maker McLaren in the role of chief technical officer, McLaren said earlier this week. “Mr. Sanderson will now spearhead McLaren Automotive’s new technology roadmap and product innovation strategy,” McLaren said. Sanderson’s previous role at McLaren was head of software development. Rivian said Sanderson had chosen to return to McLaren. A Rivian spokesperson said Sanderson was part of the product development…
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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Corolla race car catches fire

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But Toyota executives said the fire, which occurred during a private test run at Fuji International Speedway, was unrelated to the car’s adoption of hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. The cause, the company said, was a pipe joint loosened by vehicle vibration. “What I want everyone to understand today is that hydrogen was not the cause of this problem,” Tomoya Takahashi, president of Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Company, said at a briefing. “Rather, it is as the insufficient consideration of our design work,” he said. “Whatever fuel we used could have leaked and caught fire.” Despite the setback, Toyoda himself ordered…
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EV startups are burning through cash. Can they attract more investment?

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In September 2020, Hindenburg Research released its report on Nikola, saying it was “an intricate fraud.” The company acknowledged a truck appearing to cruise down a desert road under its own power in a video was not. The SEC launched an inquiry. Ultimately, Trevor Milton, Nikola’s founder, was convicted of fraud. Nikola settled with the SEC for $125 million. In 2021, J Capital Research published a report calling Faraday Future “nothing but a bucket to collect money from US investors and pour it into the black hole of debt created by its founder.” A company spokesperson said “the substantive allegations…
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How to Take Care of Your Newly Replaced Windshield

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Knowing what you need to do to take care of a windshield that has recently been replaced is the first step in maintaining your investment. Be sure to keep your new windshield in good condition and make sure it will last as long as possible by using the tips and information found here after installation. These tips include:Don’t drive the vehicle right away Leave your window cracked open a little Keep the area both inside and outside of your vehicle clear Don’t take the retention tape off Avoid using power washers or going through a car wash Go easy…
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These Automakers Can’t Quite Hold Onto Their First-Time Buyers

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The back of a Ram truck is seen on a sales lot on May 23, 2017 in Miami, Florida.Some automakers are struggling to convince first-time buyers to return to the showroom, Elon Musk tested that he really believed he’d be able to take Tesla private in 2018 with some help and Audi took Nio to court and won. All that and more in The Morning Shift for January 24, 2023. 1st Gear: The ‘Nomad Retention Challenge’ There’s apparently a name for people who purchase a car from a brand, but don’t buy their next vehicle from that same brand.…
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Car cybersecurity firm expects consumers to emerge as hackers

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Add vehicle owners to the growing list of potential cyber security threats against automakers in 2023. Early adopters of new digitized offerings from automakers will find ways to bypass premium features by manipulating their vehicles’ systems fraudulently, according to executives from Israeli cybersecurity firm Upstream. Speaking at a cybersecurity webinar Tuesday, the Upstream team said consumers may push back as automakers launch subscription-based services and features in new vehicles. Automakers — from BMW and Tesla to Volkswagen, Toyota and General Motors — have offered monthly subscriptions for services like heated seats, global positioning systems, music streaming and remote keyless start…
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Watching how industries react to innovation efforts

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These are interesting times for retail technology in the auto industry, and I get to have a ringside seat. As the new retail technology reporter for Automotive NewsI’m looking for stories that can explain to readers the increasingly dramatic and ongoing retail technology transformation. I want to enlighten retailers about product innovations designed to make their lives better and more efficient and highlight industry players excelling at something different. The auto business is relatively new to me as a reporter, but I’ve long written about technology and the change it brings to industries, starting with the life sciences: biotechnology, health…
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How to Choose the Right Auto Glass Company in Arizona

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There are many maintenance tasks you need to deal with when you own a car. One of those tasks you may encounter is the need to repair or replace your auto glass. Cracks or chips in your windshield or broken car windows can be a safety risk, as well as let the elements inside your car. If you find yourself facing the need for auto glass repair in Arizona, you need to know how to find the right company for the job. The following tips will help you select one. Check Reviews Reviews are a valuable resource, especially if you…
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