Car Brands without Sedans Will Have to Market to Ethnic Buyers
While many automotive manufacturers are abandoning sedans in favor of crossovers, SUVs and pickups, not all U.S. consumers are following suit at the same pace,
Month: September 2019
Wind Blows Honda into 80% Renewable Energy in North America
Seeking to slash CO2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar
Flash Mob of E-Scooters Thwarted by LAPD & New Tech
A swarm of e-scooters can wreak havoc on city streets and freeways. On September 1, the downtown Los Angeles Arts District was disrupted by a
Connected Car News: Synopsis, OmniVision, StradVision, Green Hills, Wunder, Intron, Wind River & Kia
In connected car news this week are Synopsis, OmniVision Technologies, StradVision, Green Hills Software, Wunder Mobility, Intron, Wind River and Access Co and Kia. Synopsys
Autonomous and Self-Driving Vehicle News: Robotics, Timelines & Reports
This week like every week there is more autonomous and self-driving vehicle news with many new announcements for products, timelines and reports. Companies featured include
VW & Audi Commit to Paris Climate Agreement
Audi and the Volkswagen Group are among the first automobile manufacturers to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement. The company has set itself the ambitious
Loud Exhaust Fines Not Exhausted—Fix-it Ticket Instead Helped by SEMA
Thanks to the efforts of Assembly Members Tim Grayson (D-Concord), Tasha Boerner-Horvath (D-Oceanside), Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Phil Chen (R-Diamond Bar), Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los
NHTSA Proposes More Sounds of Silence for EVs and Hyrbrids
NHTSA proposed to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, to allow manufacturers of hybrid
Car Ownership Costs Jumped 24% Averages $773.50 a Month
It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in
Amazon Pledges to Decarbonize—Orders 100,000 Rivian EVans
Amazon at The Climate Pledge, announced a commitment to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early. Amazon today becomes the first signatory of this pledge.
Highest Parking Prices NYC, Amsterdam, London, Hong Kong & Austraila
Parkopedia released its 2019 Global Parking Index at the European Parking Association’s Congress today, with the aim of providing an accurate overview of the parking
Volkswagen Car-Net Bests OnStar & Hyundai Blue Link with Free Remote Access for 5 Years
When GM first launched its remote functionality–it was free for five years. Now GM owners of Buick, GMC, Chevy and Cadillac have to spend at