Automotive

John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, today released the following statement on final rules from the Departments of Treasury and Energy (required by Congress) related to the EV consumer tax credit (30D) and critical mineral supply chains John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, today released the following statement on final […]

While flying cars have long been the domain of fantasy, the reality could arrive sooner than many anticipate. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) are set to play an increasingly important role in the future of mobility from the 2030s onwards, though few manufacturers have announced concrete plans to combine them with road vehicles.

The long-haul road freight sector has experienced a range of challenges in recent years, including fluctuations in the price of fuel, increasing wages, and driver shortages. Many regions are also pushing for the decarbonisation of road transport, putting significant pressure on fleets to adopt more expensive trucks using hydrogen-based or battery electric powertrains. 2022 research

A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosted the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status, while marginal and poor ratings in the new test limited the Santa Fe and Sonata to the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK award A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosted the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an

The Brand Group Core delivered robust financial results in the first quarter of 2024. With stable vehicle sales and slightly lower sales revenue, the Brand Group Core reported a significant year-on-year increase in operating profit and operating return. At 6.4%, operating return was well within the target corridor of 6-7% for 2024. All brands contributed

The new Enyaq RS Race concept underlines Škoda’s commitment to advancing sustainability in motorsports and adds another emotional dimension to the brand With the new Enyaq RS Race concept study, Škoda Auto is exploring new sustainability possibilities in motorsports while further enhancing the brand’s emotional appeal. Raising Škoda’s motorsport DNA to the next level, the

There are regular reports of new investments in car and van plants, or even in all-new car or van plants, but the same is not true for trucks. In part this is because volumes are lower and additional demand can often be met by extra or slightly longer than normal shifts. So, the recent announcement

Calls for investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for the commercial trucking segment are growing louder. While truckmakers are pouring millions into zero-emission model line-ups, a lack of public charging infrastructure is holding back uptake. In 2022, some of Europe’s electric truck pioneers joined forces to set up a network of charging points specifically

Advances associated with increasingly intelligent vehicles are also driving innovation in the storage space, writes Christoph Mutz Today’s software-defined smart vehicles are transforming the automobile from a hardware-based product to a software-centric device on wheels. Premium vehicles today have up to 150 million lines of software code, distributed among hundreds of electronic control units (ECUs),

In April 2024, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 168,089 units. Total sales in the month include domestic sales of 140,448 units, sales to other OEM of 5,481 units and exports of 22,160 units. For the financial year 2023-24, the Company posted its highest ever total sales of 2,135,323 units. Total sales include