I clicked through one of his vids a while back, but never went back for more. I still need a 300 I-6 in my life.
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I clicked through one of his vids a while back, but never went back for more. I still need a 300 I-6 in my life.
General Motors drives into the EV spotlight with all-electric Chevy Silverado reveal today
Jan. 05, 2022 7:26 AM ETGeneral Motors Company (GM)By: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor3 Comments
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- General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is unveiling the all-electric Chevrolet Silverado at CES today. CEO Mary Barra is expected to give details about the new Silverado's pricing, range, capabilities and extra features. Preorders are scheduled to start today and production is set to commence in 2023.
- Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives thinks the introduction of the electric Silverado is just the start of a massive slate of electric vehicles coming from the Detroit stalwart over the next 12 to 18 months.
- "We believe the GM EV transformation story heading into 2022 is slowly starting to get recognized by the Street as we believe a EV driven re-rating is now in process. With the Tesla trillion dollar+ valuation and growing EV appetite among investors for new innovative EV stories, the vertical integration capabilities of GM and conversion of its massive customer base to electric vehicles over the coming years represents a transformational opportunity for GM looking ahead."
- Wedbush has an Outperform rating on GM and a base case price target of $85 on GM. The bull case scenario price target is $100.
- Shares of GM jumped 7.47% yesterday and Ford raced to a new 20-year high as the electric vehicle spotlight burned bright.
Sony launches electric vehicle company to ‘explore’ entry into market - FT
SONY +1.81%Jan. 05, 2022 2:35 AM ET7 Comments- Sony (NYSE:SONY) shares rose 3.7% in Japan after following an announcement that it is launching a new company to “explore entry” into the electric vehicle (EV) market, source Financial Times.
- Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony chief executive, announced the plans to open the subsidiary, called Sony Mobility, this spring at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
- Yoshida unveiled a prototype sport utility vehicle (SUV), the VISION-S 02, which uses the same EV platform as the previously announced VISION-S 01 coupe that began testing on public roads in Europe from December 2020.
- He said the company saw mobility as an "entertainment space" where passengers could chose individual entertainment options and use 5G internet connection.
- As well as boasting seat speakers to create a “three-dimensional sound field”, the car will allow both games streaming and a remote connection to a PlayStation console.
- Google began work on self-driving cars in 2009 and Apple has had a secretive autonomous driving project in the works.
- Japan's Toyota Motor in December committed $70B to electrify its automobiles by 2030.
So much for traditional automakers. LOL. Now we have electronics giants looking to launch EVs of their own. Google. Apple. Sony. Might LG or Panasonic be next? The times they are a changing.
Chrysler Airflow resurrected as electric SUV
The Chrysler Airflow Concept previews an all-electric model the brand will introduce in 2025. The automaker says its entire lineup will be all-electric by 2028.
Chrysler Airflow resurrected as electric SUV - Chrysler plans to go all-electric by 2028
By Gary Gastelu | Fox NewsChrysler is going with the flow into the future.
The Chrysler Airflow Concept has an estimated driving range of 350-400 miles per charge. (Chrysler)
The luxury automaker has revealed the Chrysler Airflow Concept, an all-electric SUV that resurrects the name of one of its most iconic models and previews a model that will launch in 2025 as begins the transition to an all-electric lineup by 2028.
The Chrysler Airflow Concept is equipped with a 400 hp all-wheel-drive system.
The Airflow Concept is about the size of a Tesla Model Y or Ford Mustang Mach-E and features an all-wheel-drive system with around 400 horsepower and an estimated driving range of 350-400 miles between charges.
Chrysler Airflow Concept cabin has digital displays for the front and rear passengers. (Chrysler)
Chrysler says the car will be equipped with a Level 3 automated driving system, which will allow for hands-free driving under certain conditions. It also features an infotainment system with an array of digital displays for both the front and rear seating areas and cameras for each passenger that can be used for video conferencing.
The Chrysler Airflow Concept will have Level 3 autonomous driving capability. (Chrysler)
A targeted price has not been announced. Chrysler currently offers two model lines, the 300 sedan and Pacifica/Voyager minivan, the latter of which is available as a plug-in hybrid.
On que, lol.
Amazon technology is set to power millions of Stellantis vehicles in 2024
Jan. 05, 2022 9:18 AM ETStellantis N.V. (STLA), AMZNBy: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) announce a sweeping partnership covering automobile software.
- Stellantis (STLA) says it will accelerate its shift to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company through the relationship, which involves Amazon Devices, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Last Mile. The collaboration includes vehicle development, building connected in-vehicle experiences and training the next generation of automotive software engineers. The companies plan to create a suite of software-based products and services that integrate with customers’ digital lives and add value over time through regular over-the-air software updates. Looking ahead, the STLA SmartCockpit will run in millions of Stellantis vehicles globally starting in 2024 and have the flexibility to create custom, brand- and vehicle-specific capabilities.
- As part of a separate agreement with Stellantis (STLA) , Amazon (AMZN) will be the first commercial customer for Stellantis’ new Ram ProMaster Battery Electric Vehicle launching in 2023.
The Big3 has had all the time in the world to be the leaders in EV yet here we are. All they have delivered thus far is crap econoboxes which nobody can get excited about.
I think starting with trucks made the most sense for GM and Ford this time, but time will tell if they remain leaders in these segments.
Chrysler aims to go all-electric by 2028
STLA +0.35%Jan. 06, 2022 7:13 AM ET1 Comment- Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) says it will launch its first electric vehicle by 2025. The announcement was made at CES where Chrysler unveiled a new crossover concept called the Chrysler Airflow.
- Chrysler also announced a new AI-enabled vehicle system powered by a battery that it says can travel 350 to 400 miles per charge.
- Looking further ahead, Chrysler plans to be all-electric by 2028.
- "Our brand will serve at the forefront as Stellantis transforms to deliver clean mobility and connected customer experiences," notes Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell.
- In another interesting reveal at CES, Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares notes the autmaker is an electric pickup truck.
- What about the late start by Stellantis (STLA) to the electric vehicle party? Tavares says while the company is clearly behind U.S. competitors, it will have the chance to adjust its products based on the market and what its rivals are doing.
Tornado Damaged C8 Corvettes Have Been Destroyed
Steven Symes - MondayNo, you can’t get a discount on these cars…
While the tornado which hit Bowling Green, Kentucky was a horrific event primarily because of the homes and livelihoods which were lost, we and many other enthusiasts mourned the loss of the rare and highly sought after C8 Corvettes damaged in the storm. Some were hoping GM would sell those mid-engine sports cars at a reduced price, kind of like when you go to a dent and scratch furniture store, but that was never in the cards.
Instead, GM has crushed all the damaged C8 Corvettes rather than have the potentially defective cars end up in consumers’ hands. That might seem like an odd decision since people wreck Corvettes and they end up in salvage yards, then are fixed and sometimes not very well.
While that might seem like the same thing, the truth is those Corvettes wrecked by customers weren’t in the possession and control of GM, so the automaker couldn’t do anything about them. Once a car is delivered to a customer it’s pretty much the new owner’s problem, barring anything covered by the warranty or found to be caused by faulty manufacturing practices.
Two photos taken by Kornel J Werner and posted on Facebook show dozens of C8s, most if not all without doors, front clips, and a few other parts all lined up neatly like they’re in front of a firing squad. Those cars were damaged in the storm and have already been crushed, so there’s no convincing GM to stop like how the electric car people tried to stop the automaker from destroying the EV1. Maybe Michael Moore can make a movie about this automotive industry coverup?
Sadly, this means at least this many customers who have been waiting for their new C8 Corvette are going to be waiting even longer.
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Ford Plan Could Stop Dealer Markups, Hinder F-150 Lightning Flippers
Chris Bruce - Yesterday 2:29 PMThe punishment for a dealer who breaks the rules could be as bad as losing its allotment of Lightnings.
Ford is instituting measures to keep dealers from marking up the price of the F-150 Lightning and preventing buyers from flipping the electric truck immediately after taking delivery. The company outlined these strategies in an email sent to showrooms that the F150Gen14 forum posted.According to the opening of the document: "It has come to our attention that a limited number of dealerships are interacting with customers in a manner that is negatively impacting customer satisfaction and damaging to the Ford Motor Company brand and Dealer Body reputation."
It lists an example as "demanding customers who are already on the reservation list for the 22 MY F-150 Lightning make additional deposits or payments."
If Ford determines a dealer is engaging in these practices, the automaker reserves the right to send the showroom's allocation of Lightnings to other locations for the entire 2022 model year. That would be a serious penalty for a model that is projected to be popular.
Motor1.com reached out to Ford to find out if any dealers had been punished. We were told this announcement just went out today, so nothing has happened yet.
At the same time, Ford gives dealers the choice to have Lightning buyers sign a contract that prevents them from selling the pickup for one year after taking delivery. Conceivably, this strategy could give a showroom an incentive not to add market adjustments to the Lightning because there's no concern about the new owner immediately flipping the truck for a profit.It's worth noting that this contract is optional for dealers to offer, not mandatory. "Such a requirement is between a dealer and their customer. It is up to the dealer to decide to use it and to consult with local laws in the state they operate should they choose to do so," Ford spokesperson Emma Berg told Motor1.com.
Ford recently announced a plan to increase Lightning production because of demand for the electric truck. The first of them arrive in showrooms this spring. A fully optioned example can cost $97,249.
Source: F150gen14 via Detroit Free Press
You're right, Mike, time will tell.
Tesla raises price of "Full Self-Driving" software to $12,000
Jan. 09, 2022 2:36 AM ETTesla, Inc. (TSLA)By: Yoel Minkoff, SA News Editor49 Comments
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- "Tesla FSD price rising to $12k on Jan 17. Just in the US," tweeted Elon Musk on Saturday. "FSD price will rise as we get closer to FSD production code release."
- The premium driver assistance package, marketed as "Full Self-Driving," or FSD, currently costs $10,000 up-front, or $199 per month for most customers. "Monthly subscription price will rise when FSD goes to wide release," Musk added in the tweet thread. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) began testing FSD in Beta in October 2020, when it was priced at $8,000 for a select group of customers, but increased the price to $10,000 shortly thereafter. Electric vehicle reset as auto giants GM, Ford and Volkswagen charge in.
- Flashback from May 2020: "The FSD price will continue to rise as the software gets closer to full self-driving capability with regulatory approval. It that point, the value of FSD is probably somewhere in excess of $100,000."
- Tesla's (TSLA) Full-Self Driving option includes standard Autopilot functions (automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping and adaptive cruise control), as well as sophisticated features like automatic lane-changing, stop light recognition and "Smart Summon." Most importantly, it does not yet allow cars to drive themselves automatically despite the name. What could go wrong in the electric vehicle revolution? Not enough lithium.
- More commentary: Musk recently talked about FSD on the Lex Fridman Podcast, saying it's "looking quite likely" that Tesla (TSLA) will "solve Level 4 FSD" in 2022. "Anyone who's been following the Full-Self Driving beta closely will see that the rate of disengagements has been dropping rapidly. There's engagement B where the driver intervenes to prevent the car from doing something dangerous, potentially. The interventions per million miles have been dropping dramatically... I think it's got to be at least two or three times better, higher safety than a human. Two or three times lower probability of injury than a human before we would actually say, 'okay, it's okay to go.' It’s not going to be equivalent, it's going to be much better."
I will never trust a FSD car. No! LOL.
Holley acquires Four Enthusiast brands during Q4 for approximately $56M
HLLY -1.08%Jan. 10, 2022 10:57 AM ET- Holley (HLLY -3.2%) has acquired substantially all of the assets of Arizona Desert Shocks, Baer Brakes, Brothers Trucks, and Rocket Racing Wheels for ~$56M during the fourth quarter of 2021.
- The acquisition adds to Holley’s (HLLY -3.2%) capabilities in performance vehicle appearance, braking, suspension, and wheels.
- The transactions were financed through a combination of cash on hand and Holley’s new credit facility.
- "These acquisitions are in highly strategic product categories that are powertrain agnostic with applicability to the emerging opportunity in electric vehicles and electric powertrain conversions. The acquisition of ADS augments Holley’s existing capabilities in on-road performance suspension systems by adding off-road expertise. Baer Brakes introduces a new product category to Holley and brings us tremendous brake system expertise, moving us closer to our goal of providing complete vehicle solutions to our enthusiast consumers. Brothers Trucks further enhances our offerings in truck and SUV appearance items and Rocket Racing Wheels strengthens our offerings in wheels for both cars and trucks,” says Tom Tomlinson, Holley’s President and CEO.
The electric GMC Hummer EV is so powerful it can pop wheelies
1,000 horsepower pickup is a monster truck.
By Gary Gastelu | Fox NewsThe new GMC Hummer can fly. At least part of it can.
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV has a 1,000 hp all-wheel-drive system. (GMC)
Hummer EV chief engineer Al Oppenheiser told The Drive that during development they discovered that the 1,000 horsepower full-size pickup could lift its front end.
The Hummer EV has a performance mode called Watts to Freeedom, or WTF, that optimizes it for acceleration and programs the adaptive air suspension to transfer the weight of the all-wheel-drive truck to the rear to improve traction on take-off, as its three electric motors deliver 1,200 lb-ft of torque to the tires.
Oppenheiser said that they had to dial back the power on the production versions to prevent the wheelies for safety reasons, but that it could be tuned to do it again.
The GMC Hummer EV can accelerate to 60 mph in approximately three seconds. (GMC)
The only production car ever sold with the advertised ability to pop a wheelie was the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon muscle car, which could pull it off on a drag strip when properly prepped and launched.
Even if the Hummer EV can't do one, it has another cool trick called Crab Walk mode that allows it to turn all four wheels 10 degrees in the same direction and drive diagonally at low speeds.
Gary Gastelu is FoxNews.com's Automotive Editor covering the car industry and racing @foxnewsautos
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Carmakers Launch Desperate Attempt to Delay Massachusetts Right-to-Repair Law
Mack DeGeurin - 5h agoMajor car manufacturers aren’t giving up on their efforts to stymie Massachusetts’ right to repair legislation. Less than two years after residents in the state voted in favor of updated right to repair laws that would let independent auto repair shops receive telematics data from vehicles, groups representing auto manufacturers are now introducing their own new proposals that would delay the law’s implementation.
If passed, the two new proposals, first viewed by Motherboard, would push back the starting date of Massachusetts’ right to repair law to 2025, three years later than the original 2022 start date. Though supporters of the proposal argue the extra years would give automakers more time to comply with the laws, the efforts were derided by critics like Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition Director Tommy Hickey.
“Massachusetts consumers have spoken, and the law now gives them the right to control their own repair data so that they can get their car fixed where they want,” Hickey told the Gloucester Daily Times. “However, instead of listening to their customers and attempting to comply with the ballot initiative, automakers and dealers filed a baseless, anti-democratic lawsuit.”
For those unaware, Massachusetts’ 2020 law was intended to make it easier for small auto shops to access diagnostic data about vehicles without the need for proprietary tools available only to manufacturers. When the law goes into effect, The Drive notes, it would require any automaker doing business in the state to allow this telematics data to be accessible through a smartphone app.
Tesla's Cybertruck arrival might be pushed out to 2023
TSLA -1.12%Jan. 13, 2022 8:52 AM ET122 Comments- Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) removed a reference on its website to 2022 as a production date for the Cybertruck, as spotted by Edmunds, the wording now just says "you will be able to complete your configuration as production nears."
- The apparent delay comes after Tesla (TSLA) reportedly attracted more than 1.3M reservations for the Cybertruck and was promising at one point delivery to customers by the end of 2022. The all-electric truck is anticipated to feature range of up to 500 miles and is expected to price at around $40K. The 0-to-60 mph speed is listed at 2.5 seconds.
- Potential competitors for the Cybertruck down the road include Rivian's (NASDAQ:RIVN) R1T, Ford's (NYSE:F) electric F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet's (NYSE:GM) all-electric Silverado and even the GMC Hummer EV.
2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of The Year revealed
Honda Civic, Ford Maverick and Ford Bronco take home the titles
By Gary Gastelu | Fox News2021 was the year of electrified trucks
The 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been announced, and a home team was the big winner. The Ford Maverick pickup and Ford Bronco won the truck and SUV categories, while the Honda Civic was named car of the year.
Ford President Kumar Galhotra accepted the awards, saying the Bronco's was particularly satisfying after suffering through customers telling the company "don't mess it up" in the two years between its announcement and reveal.
The Maverick is Ford's new entry-level model and both the lowest-priced pickup and hybrid on sale today, with a starting price of $21,490 and a 37 mpg fuel economy rating.
The awards are voted on by a panel of 50 staff and freelance automotive journalists from various publications. They had traditionally been handed out adjacent to the North American International Auto Show, which was last held in 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic and has been moved to September this year.
Other finalists included the Lucid Air and Volkswagen Golf GTI/R (cars); the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Rivian R1T (trucks); and Genesis GV70 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (SUVs).
Gary Gastelu is FoxNews.com's Automotive Editor covering the car industry and racing @foxnewsautos
Ford Q4 sales in China up 11.9% sequentially
F +2.25%Jan. 14, 2022 7:32 AM ET- Ford (NYSE:F) sales in Greater China rose 3.7% Y/Y for FY2021.
- Q4 sales jumped 11.9% Q/Q to more than 167K units as inventory improved and demand rose for Ford brand passenger vehicles.
- Ford brand passenger vehicle sales grew 18.1% Q/Q to more than 72,000 units in Q4 and for the year sales exceeded 237,000 units, down 1.4%.
- Lincoln was among fastest-growing luxury brands in China, with 2021 sales surpassing 91,000 units, up 48.3% Y/Y, including more than 25,000 units in the quarter, +13.1% Y/Y.
- “Ford starts 2022 with strong momentum from the execution of our China 2.0 plans centered on a robust portfolio and electrification,” said Anning Chen, president and CEO, Ford China. “The steady rollout of new vehicles – including the locally built Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford EVOS and Lincoln Zephyr – combined with the launch of Ford’s network of direct-to-customer battery electric vehicle stores positions us well for growth ahead.”
- Shares down 0.7% premarket as RBC Capital Markets analyst Joseph Spak cut the recommendation on Ford Motor to sector perform from outperform. Price target set to $26, implying a 3.9% increase from last price.
Honda, LG Energy plan up to $3.5B U.S. battery plant JV
HMC +0.82%Jan. 13, 2022 7:54 PM ET1 Comment- Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) and South Korea's LG Energy (OTCPK:LGCLF) plan to build a battery-making joint venture project in the U.S. that could cost as much as 4T won, or nearly $3.5B, Reuters reports, citing the Maeil Business Newspaper.
- The potential battery JV could strive for annual production capacity of as much as 40 GWh of batteries, enough to power 600K electric vehicles, according to the report, which does not include details such as when the JV would be built and begin operations.
- LG Energy, LG Chem's battery subsidiary, owns a 20%-plus share of the global electric vehicle battery market and supplies Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and others.
- LG Energy, which has battery production sites in the U.S., China, South Korea, Poland and Indonesia, says it plans to invest 5.6T won in North America to build production capacity of more than 160 GWh in the region by 2025.
- Honda recently reported U.S. total sales fell 23% Y/Y to 105K units in December, but rose nearly 9% to 1.46M units for full-year 2021.
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Next-Gen Ford Mustang Spied For The First Time With Production Body
Christopher Smith - 2h ago
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The redesigned pony car should have a familiar face.
We've known for some time that the seventh-generation Ford Mustang is deep into development. Occasional sightings of test mules haven't revealed much in the way of styling, but now we have our first look at the next Mustang wearing its production body.This prototype is obviously well hidden beneath heavy camouflage, but we can still see the outline of a grille similar to present-day Mustangs behind the lighter coverings. The camouflage on the front mimics the GT500's face, but don't be concerned about the new Mustang adopting a massive grille similar to the BMW 4 Series. We can see a bumper separating the grille from the lower fascia, and we can also make out thin headlights flanking the opening. Overall, the nose looks more angular and perhaps a bit flatter and narrower compared to the sixth-generation car on sale today.
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