Tue, December 24, 2024

by: TechCrunch

The biggest flops and fizzles in 2024 transportation, from Apple Car to Fisker

Autonomous vehicle technology and electrification startups were once the darlings of the VC and corporate world. The two technologies promised billions of

by: MSN

Honda and Nissan Alliance Poised to Revolutionize EV Market

In a strategic move that is set to reshape the automotive industry, Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, potentially creating the world's third-largest automaker. This monumental alliance is set to include Mitsubishi,
Thu, December 19, 2024

by: The National Law Review

60 Minutes With Albert Gore, Executive Director, Zero Emission Transportation Association [Podcast]

A quick glance on the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) homepage reveals an impressive list of well-known corporate icons of the electric vehicle (EV) world. This special end-of-year installment of Five Questions,

by: Newsday

Babylon, NY News & Events

The point guard for the No. 1 ranked team in the country, Zeigler leads the Volunteers into Madison Square Garden Tuesday for the Jimmy V Classic. Social worker Marla Matthews will facilitate a ...

by: Inside EVs

'Get Butts In Seats': Inside Dodge's Plan To Convert EV Skeptics

It will take its new EV muscle cars on tour in the first quarter of 2025 to train its sales and dealership staff and demonstrate the vehicles' capabilities. It is launching a courtesy transportation program wherein it will send EVs to dealers to use for short-term consumer test drives,

by: Yahoo Finance

Michigan's unemployment rate rises in November after automotive industry job cuts

Recent layoffs across Michigan's automotive industry contributed to the state's unemployment rate rising to 4.8% in November, up from 4.6% in October.

by: The Financial Express

After Dubai, FedEx explores setting up regional 'Air Hub' in India

FedEx also announced its partnership as the principal sponsor and official logistics partner for IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in India and Johannesburg Super Kings (JSK) in South Africa.

by: ABC

EPA allows California to ban gas-powered new car sales by 2035

California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.

by: TechCrunch

Waymo fills the Cruise void overseas and a salute to an icon

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. This will be the last newsletter of 2024!

by: The Business Journals

These companies closed or moved their headquarters away from KC in 2024

Signature Psychiatric Hospital: It closed two operations, one at North Kansas City Hospital and one at Liberty Hospital. The move laid off all Signature employees affiliated with the facilities: 124 full-time and 30 part-time workers. It also ended the company's presence in Kansas City.

by: Transport Topics

Trucking Grapples With Economy, Lawsuits, EV Rules in 2024

In 2024, trucking navigated infrastructure investments and lingering economic challenges. Pressing concerns were truck parking shortages, legal battles and nuclear jury verdicts.

by: JEC Composites

CAMX 2024 Part 2: Cross-industry innovations and sustainability in focus

The Advanced technologies lab for aerospace systems at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR-ATLAS) has been rewarded with the CAMX Unsurpassed Innovation Award. Their high-rate hybrid injection over-moulding of thermoplastic aircraft window cover meant for passenger-to-cargo haulers conversion is a proof of low-cost automotive high-rate production

by: MSN

M5, A38 and M4: Worst times to travel during Christmas getaway this weekend

Traffic experts are warning to expect major delays this weekend and have shared the worst time to travel. British automotive service RAC has revealed that an estimated 29.3 million journeys are expected to be made by drivers in the lead-up to Christmas.
Wed, December 18, 2024

by: Recycling Today

ABTC awarded $144M DOE grant

The funds will aid in the construction of the company's second lithium-ion battery recycling facility.

by: wallpaper

The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II glides into the DMs of the world's 1 per cent

The Series II version of the 'Baby Rolls' has slight but sophisticated revisions to keep this hefty saloon in the targets of an increasingly idiosyncratic and individualist buyer

by: The New York Times

E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

The Trump administration is expected to revoke the program, setting up a legal clash between the state and federal government.

by: Yahoo

Salvation Army Christmas Bureau brings joy to thousands in Syracuse

Volunteers worked together to make sure this process was smooth for attendees by providing transportation through Centro. "I've seen lots of suffering. And one way to alleviate that suffering is to do something practical, right? I can't give ...

by: ConsumerAffairs

Worst states for winter driving

Alaska, Wyoming and Montana are the three most dangerous states for winter driving. The deadliest city in each of these states has under 10,000 residents, reflecting higher rural crash rates. From 2020 to 2022, every state except Hawaii (and Washington, D.C.) reported at least one winter-related traffic death.

by: TEC

SCM and Retail Trends in 2025

Discover 2025's defining SCM and retail trends, including tariffs, compliance, AI, and automation. Learn strategies to tackle challenges and adapt to change.

by: Business Insider

Why Trump's looming battle with California over EVs will affect the entire auto industry

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to block California's EV mandate, setting up a high-stakes fight over the future of the auto industry.

by: Cars

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ram 1500 Bests Subaru Outback, Toyota Crown Signia

by: Impacts

How Cutting-Edge Tech is Changing the Automotive and Aerospace Industries

Introduction The worlds of tech, AI, and cryptocurrency are constantly reshaping industries we once thought were stagnant. But what if I told you that even automotive and aerospace industries are being revolutionized by innovations you wouldn't expect?

by: Wise County Messenger

Northwest slated to expand CTE opportunities

by: MSN

Why Norfolk Southern (NSC) Is One of the Best Freight Stocks to Buy Now?

We recently published a list of 11 Best Freight Stocks To Buy Now. In this article, we are going to look at where Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) stands against other best freight stocks to buy now.

by: Detroit News

Biden administration grants key waiver for California auto rules, EV mandate

The move has national implications, but legal and administrative challenges from the incoming Trump administration and industry groups loom.

by: Automotive Fleet

Top 10 Sustainability Stories From 2024

From navigating the pros and cons of clean fleet technologies to minimizing risk when sending electric vehicles (EVs) home to charge, Automotive Fleet covered various timely topics this year. Check out our top sustainability stories of 2024. Take a look at ...

by: Transport Topics

Fleets' Fuel Efficiency Rose in 2023, 2022: NACFE Study

Based on data from some of the North American freight industry's largest carriers, fleet-wide fuel efficiency averaged 7.77 miles per gallon in 2023, compared with 7.62 mpg in 2022.

by: NBC Chicago

Here's what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry

Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification. It is thought the prospective tie-up could create the world ...

by: Nature

How car and battery companies can work around US trade tariffs and rules

The United States is expected to escalate restrictions on imports of these technologies from China to protect its automotive industry. But Trump's policy aims go further. The proposed repeal of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the potential ...

by: International Business Times

Tech Takes The Wheel: AutoTech Innovators To Watch At CES 2025

As we look to CES 2025, several AutoTech innovators are set to unveil cutting-edge technologies that promise to enhance mobility and redefine the driving experience.

by: GlobeSt.com

Auto Sector Cap Rates Rise as Investment Declines

Some of the typical cap rates by automotive companies are 5.34% for AutoZone; 6.57% for Advance Auto Parts; 6.07% for O'Reilly's Auto Parts; 6.11% for Jiffy Lube; 6.02% for Take 5 Oil; and 5.68% for Valvoline.

by: National Observer

Is Canada's EV dream running out of charge?

It all looked so promising. Global auto giants and battery-makers lining up to build multi-billion-dollar factories. A growing market for made-in-Canada electric vehicles. Climate action on one of the most polluting industries in the country.

by: AM-online

Rising costs and Chinese competition imperil Europe's car manufacturing

Europe's car manufacturers are facing mounting concerns about their long-term viability as they grapple with rising car prices and intensifying competition, according to a report from Jato Dynamics.

by: DriveSpark

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Key Highlights & Schedule

Discover the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, showcasing innovations in transportation from January 17 to 22 in Delhi. Join industry leaders and explore advancements.

by: Reuters

Stellantis Italian plants to increase output from 2026, Europe's chief says

All Stellantis Italian production sites will remain active and will increase output from 2026 thanks to new models being introduced, Jean-Philippe Imparato, the chief of the carmaker's European operations,

by: Forbes

U.S. Auto Industry At Competitive Risk Asserts Blunt Report From Execs

The auto industry is at risk from an assortment of technical, political and philosophic challenges, asserts a "white paper" from a conference of top auto execs.
Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Detroit News

Why it's impossible to make a car without China, regardless of tariffs

Beyond China's global dominance in electric vehicle batteries, the auto industry relies on it for other key parts up and down the supply chain.

by: The New York Times

Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

The automakers, Japan's second- and third-largest, are said to be discussing a tie-up that could reshape the country's industry.

by: USA Today

Consumers shift to smaller, cheaper vehicles in 2024 as affordability reshapes auto market

Consumers have spoken this year, and the message to automakers has been clear: "Those with a strong, affordable portfolio probably had the best (sales) year this year," said Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive. In its final forecast for ...

by: Investopedia

Four Market Trends to Track if You're Thinking About Buying a Car in 2025

Market trends have lately been shifting in drivers' favor, according to Cox Automotive, a software firm serving the auto industry, and that momentum is expected to carry into next year.

by: U.S. News & World Report

Why Is Tech Giant SoftBank Investing Over $100 Billion in the US?

Royalties and licensing related to its holdings in the UK-based computer chip-designing company Arm, whose business spans smartphones, data centers, networking equipment, automotive ... affecting every industry, from transportation and pharmaceuticals ...

by: Arab Times

Alghanim Industries and BYD Unveil Landmark Showroom in Kuwait

Alghanim Industries, (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest privately-owned companies in the MENA region, celebrated the grand

by: Seeking Alpha

Tesla: Rapid Growth Is Priced In (Rating Downgrade)

Tesla's automotive business, despite growth, doesn't support the current market price; even optimistic scenarios value it below $250/share. Click for this TSLA stock update.

by: MSN

What's Next for Cars? 14 Innovations Coming In 2025 and Beyond

I remember when I first got a car with electric windows. What a game-changer! But now, that tech is exceedingly basic compared with emerging car features, like advanced driver assistance, AI maintenance,

by: Forbes

U.S. Auto Industry At Risk Asserts Blunt Report From Exec Conference

The auto industry is at risk from an assortment of technical, political and philosophic challenges, asserts a "white paper" from a conference of top auto execs.

by: AM-online

Sytner Group's Bradford Audi dealership to close after 15 years

Sytner Group's Audi showroom on Canal Road, Bradford, has confirmed it has closed for business. A notice on the dealership's webpage reads "We regret to inform you that Bradford Audi has permanently closed. Please find our alternative dealerships below."

by: Yahoo

The Weekly Tender: Truckload market surging

As we approach the final days before Christmas, it's becoming evident that the truckload market has experienced a peak season stronger than those of the past two years. The post The Weekly Tender: Truckload market surging appeared first on.

by: Reuters

Focus: Europe's carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom

European automakers are raising prices of petrol cars and readying discounts on electric vehicles as they brace for yet another challenge - tougher emissions rules that threaten to further shrink profits across the struggling industry.

Four Market Trends to Track if You're Thinking About Buying a Car in 2025

Market trends have lately been shifting in drivers' favor, according to Cox Automotive, a software firm serving the auto industry, and that momentum is expected to carry into next year.

The article from Investopedia discusses four key market trends that potential car buyers should monitor if they are considering purchasing a vehicle in 2025. Firstly, interest rates are expected to influence car affordability; lower rates could make financing more attractive, while higher rates might deter purchases. Secondly, supply chain issues continue to affect the automotive industry, potentially leading to shortages or delays in new car models, which could impact pricing and availability. Thirdly, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise, with increasing demand for EVs due to environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in technology, although infrastructure and range anxiety remain challenges. Lastly, used car market dynamics are shifting, with prices potentially stabilizing or even decreasing as new car production ramps up, but also influenced by the longevity and reliability of modern vehicles. These trends collectively suggest that buyers should stay informed about economic conditions, technological advancements, and market supply to make a well-timed and cost-effective purchase decision.

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https://www.investopedia.com/four-market-trends-to-track-if-you-re-thinking-about-buying-a-car-in-2025-8762985