The National Charging Experience Consortium has more industry involvement than other government-led consortia, Smart said. The industry has struggled with charging consistency and reliability for a number of reasons, including a lack of data sharing as automakers and charging companies are reluctant to share data with competitors. The national labs will keep members’ data confidential…
Used car brands that have lost the most value in 2023
Used car prices are still elevated, but there are signs that the market is finally cooling. CarGurus’ used car price index shows that the average used pricing for most brands has fallen over the last year, with some seeing double-digit percentage drops. Tesla, which has reduced its new vehicle pricing several times in recent months,…
The green deal industrial plan and automotive sector impacts
European automobile manufacturers have expressed concerns about the risks posed by the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act and the possibility of ‘investment leakage’ out of the European Union (EU). Also, due to the arrival of Chinese government-subsidized EV manufacturers, more and more brands like NIO, Xpeng, BYD, Byton and several Geely brands have become visible…
Gentex auto supplier hit by ransomware attack
According to TechTarget, a Dunghill operator reached out with a link to what the group claims is 5 terabytes of sensitive corporate data from Gentex, including client documents and personal employee information. The report indicated Dunghill posted the stolen information on the dark web as well as shared data with unspecified foreign and domestic manufacturers…
5 Most Common Car Repair and Maintenance Services, Including the Most Expensive
Regular car maintenance is essential to keep your vehicle running smoothly and prevent costly repairs. With the prices of new cars higher than ever, it’s helpful to know what you’ll be paying for before hand. No one wants repairs to sneak up on them. Therefore, review five of the most common car repair and maintenance…
Construction of Stellantis EV battery module plant remains at stand still
Ford said May 19 that his government would offer more support. “I will confirm we’re putting more money on the table,” he said after an unrelated announcement in St. Catharines, Ont. “This is all about saving jobs and giving people the quality of life they deserve in southwestern Ontario.” The premier wouldn’t provide details on…
Chrysler Airflow EV May Not Be Built After All
Chrysler is in direct need of new vehicles. The American automaker is hanging on by a thread with just three vehicles – the 300, Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid – in its lineup. When Chrysler announced plans to become an all-electric automaker by 2028, we were excited to see what Chrysler had in store. Partly because…
Why the Used Car Market Is So Bad, and Won’t Get Better Soon
America’s car market operates in a giant cycle. No one planned it. But an interruption in one part of the cycle affects all the other parts. Waves that rock the new car market ripple through the used car market years later. Americans have spent most of the past two years dealing with record-high new car…