Buick launched sales of its second Ultium platform-based electric vehicle, the Electra E4, this week in China, as General Motors continues to expand its lineup of EVs in a key market. The electric coupe, available in two- and all-wheel-drive versions, is priced from 189,900 yuan ($26,448) to 259,900 yuan, GM’s China unit said. It is…
Hyundai Motor Group Supports Busan’s Bid to Host World Expo 2030
Hyundai Motor Group is supporting the ambition of Korea’s second city Busan to host the World Expo 2030 with the provision of a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) during the 172nd Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly, which will be held in Paris, June 20. The Group will provide ten EVs, wrapped with the…
The Infiniti showroom redesign is lounge-like
The lack of fresh product has put Infiniti into a multi-year slump. Last year, the brand reported 46,619 US sales, its lowest since 1992, according to Automotive News Research & Data Center. Another retailer also said he’s unlikely to pull the trigger on a store upgrade until he sees a “Cadence product that is true…
General Motors Stock (NYSE:GM): Supercharging the Auto Race with New Deals
General Motors (NYSE:GM), one of the world’s oldest and largest automakers, is supercharging the automotive race with newer partnerships and investments. Yesterday, GM announced a pact with rival electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) that would allow GM EV drivers to use Tesla’s supercharger network. At the same time, GM announced an investment of over…
Christian Brother’s Automotive to host a car show on Saturday
Christian Brothers Automotive in Lakeway is hosting a community car show on Saturday, June 24. A Lakeway auto repair service will host an event combining cars, coffee and community this Saturday. The car show from Christian Brothers Automotive is in partnership with the charity Miracle Farm, which is a ranch that supports at-risk teenage boys…
KIA: Successful Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Process Engineering, Part I
Driving fundamental changes through the digitalization process Digital transformation is a buzz word but we also want to know what exactly means for my job process engineering and what rapidly comes across the departments and companies. And the advantages? Increase efficiency, greater business agility, and the unlocking of new value for all of us, OEMs,…
The Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveries
Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West Coast logistics hub to enact elaborate contingency plans to get vehicles to Canadian dealers. Facing weeks of waiting at Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal, Hyundai Auto…
Toyota EVs Will Get Solid-State Batteries
While Toyota has been slow to introduce all-electric vehicles, it’s easy to forget that the Japanese automaker continues to be a leader in hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen cars. The automaker may only have one EV on sale with the bZ4X, but Toyota has plans to introduce 10 new EVs and sell 1.5 million electric…