by Michael Strong | Apr 30, 2020
The battery-electric work vehicle market is getting a little more crowded as Bollinger Motors has jumped into the fray with a specialized variant of its all-electric B2 called the B2 Chassis Cab, or B2CC. The B2CC is the world’s first and only Class 3...
by Michael Strong | Apr 30, 2020
Despite the tough times the auto industry is currently enduring, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is ready to move ahead, starting with picking a location for a new Gigafactory in the U.S. The location for the new plant, which is expected to be somewhere in the Midwest or...
by Michael Strong | Apr 29, 2020
As other automakers tersely offer up first quarter earnings results that were well below what was predicted even as recently as the end of February, Tesla’s report is sprinkled with optimistic thoughts and positive results — starting with a first-time ever GAAP...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 29, 2020
Ford Motor Co. is cancelling plans to develop an all-electric SUV for its Lincoln brand as part of a joint venture with EV start-up Rivian due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Lincoln EV is one of at least two product programs that Ford confirmed it has had to rethink...
by Michael Strong | Apr 28, 2020
Ford Motor Co. reported a first quarter net loss of $2 billion as the automaker – like many others – grappled with the impact of global coronavirus pandemic, noting it had a negative impact of “at least” $2 billion during the period. The company’s...
by Michael Strong | Apr 28, 2020
As automakers scramble to try to find ways to stem expected losses due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Nissan officials revealed the company is likely to post its first full-year operating loss in more than a decade. The automaker, which is in the midst of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 28, 2020
Hyundai took great pains to give the all-new, 2021 Elantra more aggressive look and feel, starting with its “Sensuous Sportiness” design language. Now, the Korean carmaker is taking things a step further, giving us a first tease of the upcoming Elantra N line model....
by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 28, 2020
Smart cities, in theory, can be an ecosystem of technologies that use data and analytics to manage assets and resources more efficiently with user-specific applications that could enhance public safety. Some advancements in this sector are already playing a huge role...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 27, 2020
When the new BMW X8 comes to market, likely sometime during the 2023 model year, expect to see it paired, as is typically the case with the Bavarian automaker, with a high-performance variant. And, if reports out of Europe are to be believed, the planned X8 M will be...
by Michael Strong | Apr 27, 2020
The difficulty automakers face in trying to determine when it will be best to restart its U.S. plants may not be any easier to see than in Tesla Inc.’s recent decisions surrounding the restart of its facilities. The California-based EV maker apparently just changed...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Apr 24, 2020
Subaru has long lagged the battery-car market, but the Japanese automaker may be ready to finally plug in next year with the help of it partner Toyota, reports from Japan suggesting the all-electric Subaru Evoltis will make its debut at the 2021 Tokyo Motor Show....
by Joseph Szczesny | Apr 24, 2020
General Motors is taking some tentative steps to reopen its North American plants, recalling the skilled trades and management employees they need to return to work next week to help prepare to restart production. In a message to affected UAW union members, the...
