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Envision AESC to invest $810 million on U.S. BMW battery plant

Japan-based Envision AESC will plow $810 million into a new South Carolina battery factory to supply BMW Group's next-generation electric vehicles. The planned 1.5-million-square-foot factory in Florence, S.C., will initially create 1,170 jobs and have an annual capacity of up to 30...

Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

Volkswagen of America is beginning to roll out software updates for the ID.4 EV in the US. New features to enhance the charging experience and further improve system performance will be available on MY21 and certain MY22 vehicles. This first update...

UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

UP Catalyst, an Estonia-based company developing a method to produce sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite from CO2 (earlier post), says that it can produce carbon-negative graphite, consuming 3.7 tons of CO2 per ton of graphite material produced. Conventional production of graphite not...

Will EPA’s plan for broadened biofuels delay EV adoption?

The EPA is preparing to set new standards that broaden biofuels incentives and could provide cleaner electricity for EV charging. But the proposal faces criticism from some environmental groups who claim it inadvertently supports the market for internal combustion engines instead....

How Common Is It To Get A DUI Case Dismissed

Unfortunately, there is not a national records databank that collects information on exactly how many driving under the influence (DUI) cases get dismissed, but some estimates based on reports from lawyers approximate that 30-40% of DUI charges get dismissed. However, it...

AAA expands EV offerings with mobile charging, trip planning

More than a decade after launching a mobile EV charging pilot program, AAA is launching a second, larger-scale program that will offer mobile charging to members in 14 U.S. metropolitan areas. The new pilot program offers mobile charging for free to...

Safelite and Insurance: Is Safelite Covered by Insurance?

Safelite is one of the biggest and best-known auto glass repair and replacement services in the United States. Depending on your insurance coverage and how the damage occurred to your glass, your insurance may cover the cost of Safelite repair or replacement...

Aurora’s Chris Urmson sees self-driving technology shakeout

Chris Urmson, one of the founding members of Google's self-driving car project more than a decade ago, and now the CEO of Aurora Innovation, sees the self-driving industry unfolding in similar fashion. "I've been saying for six to seven years...

Eight Secrets To Safely Buying A Car Online

The test drive is an important part of car shopping. Taking a car for a spin before you buy it is a great way to...

COVID-19 Responses

​ The beginning of 2020 brought hope of good luck and peace for all... Until COVID-19 swept in and knocked us all off our feet. The disease...

An Overview of EV Connect’s EVoucher Feature

In a relatively young industry like EV charging, any opportunity to boost customer loyalty and ensure utilization is huge. EV Connect’s new EVoucher feature is a...

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Toyota names new head of production engineering and manufacturing

Toyota Motor North America has appointed Takefumi Shiga as the new head of production engineering and manufacturing for its operations in the region and...

Trucking: Am I really protected if I get injured on the job?

Getting injured on the job is no small obstacle. You need to make sure you are properly protected and not suffering without help and/or...

Nissan Ariya EV sighted on PJ roads – launch soon?

Nissan Ariya EV sighted on PJ roads – launch soon? Spied under cover on a transporter here last August, the Nissan Ariya has now been...

How Will the Inflation Reduction Act Affect EV Charging?

This summer, Congress and the Biden administration worked together to pass what may become one of their signature pieces of legislation.  As central as the...

Average car insurance rates in Texas

​ Think you're paying a lot for car insurance in Texas? How about last year or the year before that? Chances are, your premiums have...

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BMW Malaysia issues new price list for 2023 – up to RM24k more; 218i up RM7k, 5 Series RM8k, iX RM24k

BMW Malaysia issues new price list for 2023 – up to RM24k more; 218i up RM7k, 5 Series RM8k, iX RM24k BMW Malaysia has updated the pricing of its models for 2023 on its online configurator,...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Weather

​ Winter Weather in New York is Inevitable. Read These Tips to Best Prepare Your Vehicle for Slippery Conditions. If you've experienced a winter in the northeast, then you know how...

Eight Secrets To Safely Buying A Car Online

The test drive is an important part of car shopping. Taking a car for a spin before you buy it is a great way to get to know the vehicle - whether it has...

2023 Nissan Pathfinder awarded five-star ANCAP safety rating

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), coinciding with its arrival in local showrooms. Applicable to all five variants of the new-generation Pathfinder,...

SR-22: Everything You Need to Know

Have you been told you need an SR-22, but have no idea what that is, where to get one, how it works, how long you need, and why? Here, we break down the five W’s...

New connected vehicle tech requires a reboot of OEM supplier relations, Pace Award execs say

A transitioning auto industry that's becoming exponentially more technology-driven needs to change the way automakers and suppliers work together, according to two executives whose innovative partnership was recognized this year with an Automotive News Pace...

Daihatsu patent images filed in Indonesia show Toyota Vios twin – to be the next Perodua sedan in Malaysia?

Daihatsu patent images filed in Indonesia show Toyota Vios twin – to be the next Perodua sedan in Malaysia? Daihatsu has filed patent images of an unnamed sedan with Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP),...

Safelite and Insurance: Is Safelite Covered by Insurance?

Safelite is one of the biggest and best-known auto glass repair and replacement services in the United States. Depending on your insurance coverage and how the damage occurred to your glass, your insurance may cover the...

2023 Outlander PHEV: 38 Miles, $41,190

​2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV compact 3-row crossover shares it platform with the Nissan Rogue. Mitsubishi Mitsubishi finally is bringing the updated 2023 Outlander PHEV to our shores, with a significant powertrain update and...

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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

UP Catalyst, an Estonia-based company developing a method to produce sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite from CO2 (earlier post), says that it can produce...

Money Saving Checklist For Buying A New Car

Either way you slice it, new or used, a vehicle is a big purchase. Experts advise to take the time necessary to understand...

EV battery makers face emissions scrutiny, Panasonic unit chief says

Electric vehicles battery makers will need to respond to climate change and sustainability goals by disclosing their carbon footprints and reducing the use of...

Sleek Electric Pickup Trucks – Canoo Develops the Light Tactical Vehicle for the US Army

Electric startup company Canoo introduces its first-ever electric pickup truck which is entitled the Light Tactical Vehicle. It is built on the same base...

4 Things You Should Know About Selling Your Car To A Junkyard

You might not know it but you may be undervaluing the worth of your old trash car, and this is why you need the...

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