Jan 7, 2022
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2022 -- GM announced this week that its next-generation hands-free driver assist system, Ultra Cruise, will be powered by a scalable compute architecture featuring system-on-chips developed by American semiconductor company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. GM will be the first company to use the Qualcomm Te ... Continue reading
On Global EV Sales - Numbers and Potential Consequences
Jan 6, 2022
Special To The Auto Channel By Gary S. Vasilash Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media The distribution of EVs and potential implications, why lean still matters even with supply chain issues, where there are the most industrial robots, a potential coming shortage that isn’t a microprocessor, mapping tech and ... Continue reading
Amazon and Stellantis Collaborate To Accelerate Stellantis’ Software Transformation
Jan 6, 2022
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Amazon and Stellantis today announced a series of global, multi-year agreements that will introduce new connected experiences across millions of vehicles. (Graphic: Business Wire) SEATTLE & AMSTERDAM--Amazon and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE/MTA/Euronext Paris: STLA), a leading global automake ... Continue reading
FORD IN Q4 2021; Ford Sales Down 14.5%, Lincoln Sales Down 50.5% In Spite Of Heavy TV Advertising
Jan 5, 2022
Click here for full press release PDF DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2022 – Ford Motor Company today reported its December 2021 U.S. sales results. ... Continue reading
Novel hybrid fuel cell system reliably sealed
Jan 5, 2022
With the help of VOSS Lok 40: AE Driven Solutions drives hydrogen innovation forward Startup AE Driven Solutions has developed an ambient fuel cell system based on the range extender principle. It facilitates emission-free operation over a distance of up to 400 km. ... Continue reading
Nissan Ethanol Fuel Cell Announced in 2016
Jan 5, 2022
Nissan announces development of the world's first SOFC-powered vehicle system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power YOKOHAMA, Japan June 14, 2016; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric powe ... Continue reading
Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for Q4 and full-year 2021
Jan 4, 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced retail deliveries in 2021 totaled 70,025 new vehicles – PCNA’s best year ever, up 22 percent from the year before and 14 percent above the previous record set in 2019. Fourth quarter deliveries also achieved a new high for the final three months at 18,410, or ... Continue reading
Ford Planning to Nearly Double All-Electric F-150 Lightning Production to 150,000 Units Annually;
Jan 4, 2022
Ford is planning to nearly double production capacity of the all-electric F-150 Lightning™ pickup to 150,000 vehicles per year at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, to meet soaring customer demand F-150 Lightning moves to the final phase of pre-production as pickups roll off the line for real-wo ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. December, Year-End 2021 Sales
Jan 4, 2022
Number one seller of electrified vehicles for the 22nd consecutive year Total electrified powered vehicle (EPV) sales – hybrids, plug-ins and fuel cells – totaled 583,697, up 73.2 percent in 2021; EPV sales make up one-quarter of total volume Toyota is the number one retail brand for the 10th consecutive year Toyot ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports 4Q and December 2021 US Sales
Jan 4, 2022
January 4, 2022 2021 2020 % chg Fourth-quarter (October-December) 2021 total sales (units) 194,983 243,133 -19.8% Nissan Division sales 184,033 222,651 -17.3% INFINITI sales* 10,950 20,482 -46.5% Calendar year 2021 total sales (units) 977,639 899,217 8.7% Nissan Division sales 919,086 819,715 12.1% INFINITI sales* 58,5 ... Continue reading
New Mobileye EyeQ Ultra Will Enable Consumer AVs
Jan 4, 2022
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mobileye introduces the EyeQ Ultra, the company’s most advanced, highest performing system-on-chip purpose-built for autonomous driving. Unveiled at CES 2022, EyeQ Ultra maximizes both effectiveness and efficiency, making it the industry’s leanest autonomous vehicle chip. ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2022
TOKYO/NAGOYA, Japan January 4, 2022 -- RYO ASAYAMA and YUKI FUKUMOTO, Nikkei staff writers reported that Toyota Motor plans to develop its own automotive software platform by 2025 that handles everything from basic functions to advanced applications like autonomous driving, Nikkei has learned. With the Arene operating ... Continue reading
Tesla Q4 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries
Jan 2, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas--In the fourth quarter, we achieved production of more than 305,000 vehicles and deliveries of over 308,000 vehicles. In 2021, we delivered over 936,000 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Jan 2, 2022
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets.. ... Continue reading
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