by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 5, 2020
(This story has been updated to reflect the fact Ford will do the Transit’s development entirely in-house.) Ford Motor Co. has confirmed that it will add an all-electric version of its big delivery van, the Transit, starting in the 2022 model-year. It will join...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 5, 2020
The lengthy investigation into the UAW by federal prosecutors finally reached the top of the organization today with the two charges filed against former union President Gary Jones. Jones was charged with leading the efforts to embezzle more than $1 million from the...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 3, 2020
Despite having to scrub its news conference at the now-cancelled Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is making a lot of news this week. We already got an advance look at the next-generation GTI that was to debut in Geneva. Now, falling back on a livestream...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 3, 2020
Once considered a pioneer in the emerging EV market, BMW has lost traction in recent years. It hasn’t release an all-new offering through its electrified BMW i brand since mid-decade, but the long drought is finally about to come to an end. The Bavarian automaker is...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 2, 2020
It’s been said that “the show must go on,” and so it seems will be the case with the Geneva International Motor Show. There’s been a worldwide rush to cancel or delay major conferences, sporting events and other public gatherings as the coronavirus...
by Michael Strong | Feb 27, 2020
Those lukewarm to electric vehicles often cite the lack of public charging stations as one of the reasons for remaining quite happy with their gas- or diesel-powered vehicles. However, the State of Utah may eliminate range anxiety from the discussion. In Utah, the...
by Michael Strong | Feb 26, 2020
The popularity of ride-hailing services isn’t just hurting other forms of transportation like taxis or buses, but it’s also creating more pollution in the process, prompting a call for those groups to move to zero-emissions vehicles. According to a new report from the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Feb 26, 2020
General Motors Co.’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, San Francisco-based Cruise, has obtained a permit to transport passengers in its autonomous vehicles from the state of California. As part of the program, Cruise must provide data and reports to the California Public...
by Michael Strong | Feb 25, 2020
The criticism of Tesla’s Autopilot resurfaced as National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt discussed the role of the system in a 2018 fatal crash in California. Sumwalt said U.S. regulators have provided “scant oversight” of automakers implementing...
by Michael Strong | Feb 24, 2020
Like Tesla, Rivian is a ground-up automaker looking to produce and sell electric vehicles. Like Tesla, it plans to sell their battery-electric truck and ute directly to customers. And that means, like Tesla, they’re going to need some states to change or make...
by Michael Strong | Feb 13, 2020
Tesla officials have maintained for some time that they have no plans to raise any new funds, including through a new stock sale. So naturally, the company is now issuing $2 billion in new shares. The EV maker’s stock price has increased dramatically – by triple – in...
by Michael Strong | Feb 12, 2020
Almost as quickly as General Motors’ former Lordstown, Ohio plant was saved by the automaker selling it to a new owner, it may be in jeopardy once again courtesy of the Trump administration. Ironically, it was President Donald Trump who pounded his fist, demanding GM...
