Toyota's Future; Electrics Then, ICE Now - By Toyota Chief Digital Officer James Kuffner
May 12, 2021
Click here for the presentation material Good afternoon. Today, I am excited to share with you a glimpse of Toyota's technology and strategy with regards to Carbon Neutrality. ... Continue reading
May 12, 2021
Bottom line: New-vehicle shoppers in the U.S. have their eyes wide open and are expecting limited choices and high prices. Auto retailers are also paying big prices, as tight supply in the wholesale lanes is pushing auction values even higher. ... Continue reading
Seeing blue: New EV charging station signs to appear soon along Illinois interstates
May 12, 2021
The signs are part of a national effort to promote alternative fuels that will also spark economic activity in Illinois communities and follow Gov. ... Continue reading
Road Traffic Injuries and Deaths—A Global Problem
May 11, 2021
Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States for people aged 1–54,1 and they are the leading cause of nonnatural death for U.S. citizens residing or traveling abroad.2–3 Throughout the world, roads are shared by cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, pedestrians, animals, taxis, and oth ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recall Summary May 10, 2021 (Official)
May 10, 2021
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
2021 Chicago Auto Show "Special Edition" Scheduled for July 15-19
May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021; Chicago Auto Show officials announced they received approval from state and city officials to host a special edition of the show July 15-19 at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show will be one of the McCormick Place's first live, in-person events since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2021
As the current site manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and former site manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau, Dr Matthias Jurytko has many years of experience in the management and further development of Daimler Truck plants as well as extensive expertise in the truck business. ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2021
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group - officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. With the ambition of becoming a leading global manufacturer of fuel ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Marketing and PR Executive Changes
Apr 29, 2021
further development of the tailor-made worldwide agency networkBettina Fetzer takes charge of new area Jörg Howe moves to Daimler Truck as Special Representative External Affairs and Communications Stuttgart (Germany), April 2021 – Mercedes-Benz is fundamentally reorganising its marketing and communication activitie ... Continue reading
Ford Plans To Develop And Produce Own EV Batteries In House
Apr 27, 2021
“We’re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product platform and operations officer. ... Continue reading
NHtSA Recall Summary April 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
The first truck in the world was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1896
Apr 24, 2021
He invented the motor cycle, then went to the motorised trolley car, a motorised firefighting hose and then, almost inevitably, to the truck in the year 1896. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Dianna du Preez Vice President, Customer Services
Apr 20, 2021
Today, Mercedes-Benz USA announced the appointment of Dianna du Preez to the position of vice president, customer services, effective May 1, 2021. Du Preez succeeds Christian Treiber who, after 28 years, will leave the company and pursue opportunities outside of Daimler. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Review - April 11-17, 2021
Apr 18, 2021
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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