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Ford boss calls on government to launch EV purchase incentives
Ford Motor Company chair and managing director Lisa Brankin has called on the government to introduce EV buying incentives and faster charging infrastructure rollout. Her call came as the government consultation on EVs concluded with the industry waiting to see…
Stellantis STLA AutoDrive won’t require drivers to watch the road
Stellantis announced STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit STLA AutoDrive will be a Level 3 hands-free driver-assist system that won't require the driver to watch the road STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit will arrive in…
Electric truck startup Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection The company is seeking approval to sell remaining assets The company was once worth more than Ford during the EV startup boom Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Dealer Auction data highlights hybrid strengths
Dealer Auction saw a 72.8% rise in bids on AFVs in January, to 5,569, with the Toyota Prius hybrid being the standout model. Bids for AFVs in January surpassed those on ICE models, which increased by 65%, and surpassed the…
Where’s my robotaxi? Are self-driving cars a reality?
There are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S. Pilot tests of self-driving cars continue to expand, to other vehicles and in other cities Most new cars can be equipped with Level 2 driver-assist features on the SAE's self-driving…
Service plans offered by dealers are key to customer satisfaction
Dealers who offer service plans, cosmetic repair insurance and extended warranties are achieving higher levels of customer satisfaction, according to findings from JudgeService surveys which reached over 436,100 customers. The research suggests that the offer of upsells is actually a…
Design language for Mercedes EVs and gas cars to converge
Mercedes' jelly bean design for EVs is going away Many of Mercedes' upcoming EVs will feature the same design as gas/hybrid models Mercedes has also reversed a decision to only sell its vans with electric powertrains The era of Mercedes-Benz's…