Sarah Kominek Editorial Intern [email protected] 313-446-0406 See All Staff Page Recent Stories IIHS prepares a new, higher-speed side crash test The new side impact research tests run at 37 mph instead of the current 31 mph, resulting in 42 percent more impact energy, IIHS said. China's Byton gets licenses to sell M-Byte EV in Calif., N.A. If all goes as planned, Byton will be able to sell and lease directly to customers in California and online to customers in other states. 9 finalists named for North American Car, Truck and Utility of 2020 The finalists for 2020 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year are five American vehicles, three from South Korea and one from Japan. For the first time since 2014, no European vehicles made the cut. The truck category will be a battle between two Detroit automakers: Ford and Fiat Chrysler. Tesla supercharger ruled out as cause of N.J. fire A local fire official said a blaze near a Wawa convenience store originated from an on-site transformer that sends power from the electric utility's line to the charging stations. Kim Brink departs as COO of Ford ad agency GTB Kim Brink said she is not yet announcing her plans for future endeavors. A spokesman for GTB declined to comment on "any news regarding GTB employees." Fire reported near a Tesla supercharger at N.J. convenience store Tesla website says it currently operates 1,637 supercharging stations in North America with 14,497 superchargers. New grid investment needed for EVs An infrastructure gap is looming as future charging needs come into focus. Nissan recalls over 450,000 vehicles for risk of fire The company is recommending owners who see an ABS warning light on the dashboard park their cars outside until they can have the vehicle towed through roadside assistance to an authorized dealer. Ford documents GT Le Mans victory over Ferrari ahead of new movie Ford Motor Co., to mark the premiere of Ford v. Ferrari, is unearthing archives on the Ford GT program and the automaker's key victory at the 1966 Le Mans race. Discontinuance of compact cars challenges brand loyalty, Edmunds says Former Focus and Cruze owners' brand loyalty steadily declined over the last three years. In 2019, 23 percent of former Chevy Cruze owners and 31 percent of former Ford Focus owners bought a car from a competitor, Edmunds said in a report Wednesday. Musk regrets SolarCity acquisition, report says Musk initially defended the $2.9 billion acquisition of the company, saying it was "blindingly obvious" and a "no-brainer." But during a deposition last June, he said, "Hindsight is 20-20." Porsche, Buick top J.D. Power sales satisfaction ratings This was the second straight year for Porsche to top the J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index rankings and the fourth time since 2015. Consumers want more personalization in online auto shopping, survey says Just 26 percent of those surveyed said dealership websites provided a personalized experience and only 47 percent of websites "proactively recommend vehicles of interest based on the customer's browsing behavior." Cox subsidiary NextGear Capital names new president Scott Maybee, who becomes president of NextGear Capital effective immediately, was general manager of Manheim Northstar Minnesota and is former vice president of sales operations for Nissan Canada Finance. Dana Q3 net income rises; full-year outlook dips The supplier said third-quarter sales were up 9 percent to $2.16 billion because of recent acquisitions and a focus on cost discipline. Load More
