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China: Nippon Steel Sues Toyota over Steel Sheet Patent
The conflict arises from Baoshan Iron & Steel, based in Shanghai, China, and a subsidiary of state-owned China Baowu Steel Group. It is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Toyota uses Baoshan steel sheet. It comes at a time when the Biden Administration is wrestling with US trade policy with China. The former administration started a trade war that cost US jobs, damaged the agricultural sector, and was a disaster for the US auto industry in China, the world’s largest vehicle market. It is also involved in a dispute about whether proposed lavish EV buyer tax credits should apply to imported and non-union made electric vehicles. Continue reading
Honda Aircraft Shows First Light Jet Able to Cross US Nonstop
The HondaJet 2600 also has the tallest cabin height. It has class-leading pressurization with a cabin altitude of 6,363 feet at its max operating altitude. HondaJet 2600 will offer 3 types of modular and customizable cabin configurations. Continue reading
LG Electronics to Reimburse GM for $1.9B Bolt EV Recall Costs
As a result of the agreement, GM will recognize an estimated recovery in its third-quarter earnings that will offset $1.9 billion of $2.0 billion in charges associated with the recalls. Continue reading
Operator Error – Ford Recalls 2021 Bronco for Bad Airbags
Further review of the supplier’s test data found test anomalies were completely associated with bags folded by one of the six associates assigned to the airbag fold operation. It was eventually determined that this distinct associate began introducing an extra fold operation when reassigned to this fold operation in late June. Continue reading
Posted in quality, recalls, safety
Tagged 2021 Bronco Recalls, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, ford recalls, Ken Zino, nhtsa
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Stellantis EV Trifecta – $229 Million to Three Kokomo Plants
In the U.S., Stellantis’ LEV mix for passenger cars and light-duty trucks is expected to be more than 40% by 2030. The Company is targeting for the total cost of ownership – not buying price – of EVs to be equivalent to internal combustion engine vehicles by 2026. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, global warming, manufacturing
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, chrysler, Dodge Stellantis, jeep, Ken Zino, ram
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Endurance Racing – Alpine Signatech in LMDh from 2024
Alpine says it wants to add new entries to its list of achievements. From 2024 onwards, Alpine will enter the LMDh, one of the two regulations of the Hypercar category. Alpine will field two cars designed around an Oreca chassis and, bien sûr, an Alpine engine developed at Viry-Châtillon. The power unit will derive with all the expertise acquired in Formula 1 by Renault. Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine A480 Gibson, Alpine Elf Matmut, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, le mans, Renault
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Dealer Demise? The Hyundai Amazon Digital Retail Experience
How long the dealers remain part of the process is an interesting question. Continue reading
Stellantis on SAE Level 3 Public Road Autonomous Driving
At SAE Level 3, the driver does not need to monitor the driving circumstances constantly but must take back control when the system requests. L3Pilot, the flagship research and innovation project in Europe, is arguably one of the most important for the future of automated driving since it is focused on testing and evaluating the technology as a safe and efficient means of transportation in real traffic conditions. It also assessed technical aspects, driving behavior, user acceptance and impact on traffic and safety. Continue reading →