OAK PARK— Bollinger Motors Inc., a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially announced that it has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks. This significant achievement marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. 1. What is
DETROIT – "GM 8L45 8L90 Transmission Problems Face Class Action" highlights that General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit after a federal appeals court ruled that the automaker knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges that GM violated the laws of 26 U.S. states
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a Dayton, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom, made-to-order, lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels. Brothers David Schardt and Steve Schardt, co-founders of Forgeline Motorsports, will collectively retain minority ownership of the company. Financial terms of the
TROY–The public electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the unexpectedly slow adoption of EVs in the United States, but this year it is showing signs of improvement, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study. The number of public charging stations across
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt on the fly. Just six years ago former Ford CEO, Jim Hackett, made an announcement that Ford would cease all passenger car production in North America other than the prized Mustang. Six years ago it made sense for the folks
DETROIT - Cadillac introduced the SOLLEI concept, the ultimate design expression of a coach-built luxury electric convertible, at the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt. This imaginative design exercise pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions, tailored to reflect the unique passions and interests of its clientele. Celebrating Cadillac's heritage of bold colors, the exterior is finished
DETROIT - The Biden administration on Thursday announced more than $1 billion in grants to help retool or reopen 11 auto plants — including more than $650 million for two factories in Michigan — as they transition toward making electric vehicles. The list of plants in Michigan includes General Motors' Lansing Grand River Assembly, which
DETROIT– Detroit mobility incubator, The Detroit Smart Parking Lab – founded by Bedrock, Bosch, Ford and the State of Michigan, today welcomes four new startups to its portfolio, operating under the lab’s recently formed Autonomous Movement Initiative. Utilizing more than $250,000 in grants awarded through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform, these startups will deploy, test
DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit auto updates. Those include auto makers rethinking EV schedules, and also how to deal with the huge cost and labor savings held by Tesla and China's BYD, the world's lowest cost Electric Vehicle makers. Stellantis, the former Chrysler, looking at
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with the popular BYD Seagull in China's small EV market. The new Bingo maintains its retro design but offers improved performance, including a higher top speed of 81 mph for top models, matching the Seagull, and competitive pricing. 1. The BYD
