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• Wed, December 18, 2024

by: AM-online

JCT600 VLS appoints new commercial chief to strengthen customer-focused strategy

JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has appointed Manjinder (Manny) Singh to the new role of commercial director.

by: Wise County Messenger

Northwest slated to expand CTE opportunities

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Cars

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Reuters

US to extend airbag probe rather than require vehicle recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it will not seek an immediate recall of airbag inflators in about 50 million U.S. vehicles assembled by 13 automakers and instead will conduct further investigation.

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: Reuters

US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, GAO report says

U.S. government agencies failed to meet government fleet electric vehicle purchase targets, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday said.

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: 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,

• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Reuters

Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy

Fiat-maker Stellantis on Tuesday presented an upbeat plan to revitalise its output in Italy, aimed at drawing a line under months of fraught relations with the government, but with production only set to grow from 2026.

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: 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: Forbes

Why GM Ditched Cruise Driverless: Software-Driven Cars Mean Big Bucks

Here's one reason why GM ditched Cruise robotaxis: carmakers will earn more than half of their revenue from software and digital services by 2035.

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: 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: 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: 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: CCJ

5 ways AI-powered demand forecasting is changing the future of logistics

Discover how AI-powered solutions are transforming the vehicle logistics industry. Learn about the benefits of predictive analytics, real-time adjustments, and optimized inventory management.

by: MSN

Auto recap, Dec 17: Maruti hits 20 lakh production milestone, Skoda, Jeep announce price hikes

But HT Auto is here to deliver prompt updates regarding all the major events that happened. Here is the following brief of all the major highlights from Saturday, December 17. Maruti Suzuki has hit a major production milestone on Tuesday (December 17).

by: Bridge Magazine

Report: Michigan mobility jobs grow as traditional auto employment falls

As transportation evolves, job growth needs to focus on the full range of mobility employment, a new report from MichAuto says.

by: WSYM-TV

R.E Olds Museum celebrates the 120th anniversary of REO Motor Car Company

At one point, REO Motor Car Company employed 10% of the Lansing population and today, the R.E. Olds Museum is recognizing the impact the company had on the auto industry and Lansing.

by: MSN

Employee of 2 weeks stabs president of Muskegon area business during meeting

The president of a Muskegon area business was stabbed by an employee Tuesday, Fruitport Police confirm. It happened at Andersen Express, an automotive supply manufacturer located at 3011B South Mill Iron Road in Muskegon,

• Thu, December 19, 2024

by: TechCrunch

Waymo fills the Cruise void overseas and a salute to icon Jean Jennings

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: 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: 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: MSN

The Meeting of Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell in a Ford

In the movie "Dreamer", based on a true story, a Ford stands out alongside Hollywood stars Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell. Swipe to discover this high-performance American model on the road.

by: TechCrunch

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

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.

Why GM Ditched Cruise Driverless: Software-Driven Cars Mean Big Bucks

Here's one reason why GM ditched Cruise robotaxis: carmakers will earn more than half of their revenue from software and digital services by 2035.

The article from Forbes, published on December 17, 2024, discusses General Motors' (GM) decision to abandon its Cruise autonomous vehicle project due to significant financial and operational challenges. Despite initial enthusiasm and substantial investments, Cruise faced numerous setbacks including safety concerns, regulatory hurdles, and public backlash following several high-profile accidents. The piece highlights how the high costs associated with developing and deploying driverless technology, coupled with the need for extensive testing and infrastructure, have led GM to pivot away from this venture. Instead, GM is now focusing on more traditional automotive technologies and partnerships that promise quicker returns on investment. The article also touches on the broader implications for the autonomous vehicle industry, suggesting that while the technology holds promise, the path to profitability and widespread adoption is fraught with obstacles, leading many companies to reassess their strategies in this space.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolekobie/2024/12/17/why-gm-ditched-cruise-driverless-software-driven-cars-mean-big-bucks/

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