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KPI — February 2021: State of the Economy
Economists are predicting a steady acceleration of economic activity that will peak in the summer months as consumers spend on services and goods they sacrificed in 2020…
KPI — February 2021: Consumer Trends
As precautionary motives begin to ease, experts expect accumulated savings to spark a significant gain in spending in late 2021…
Karma Automotive Developing Fuel Cell Propulsion System
Karma Automotive announced that it will collaborate with Blue World Technologies to explore the viability of a fuel cell system…
California Gives Baidu Permit to Test Autonomous Cars Without Driver
Baidu has received a permit from the state of California to test its self-driving vehicles without a driver behind the wheel.
SEMA Education Adds ‘Classic Cars, Modern Markets’ Webinar
The educational webinar will discuss new market research on the $890 million classic car and truck market…
GM Planning to be Carbon Neutral by 2040
General Motors is planning to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040…
Survey: Consumers Prefer to Buy ADAS
The study found that 44% of drivers would prefer to pay upfront for ADAS or self-driving features while just 18% would prefer a subscription model…
Porsche 911 Leads 2020 Collector Car Sales
CLASSIC.COM released its 2020 statistics for the classic and collector car auction market. At $104.5m in gross sales, the Porsche 911 was once again the top-selling model, above the Chevrolet Corvette with $75.1m in sales and the Ford Mustang with $40.1m* in sales (*$71m including the Shelby Mustang). For the year, Porsche 911 USD-denominated sales… Continue reading Porsche 911 Leads 2020 Collector Car Sales
Indy Autonomous Challenge Car Unveiled
Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), unveiled the official racecar that will be autonomously driven by university teams in a high-speed, head-to-head autonomous race at IMS on Oct. 23. The primary goal of the IAC is to advance technologies that can speed the commercialization… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Car Unveiled
SEMA Issues Call for Speakers
As part of SEMA’s initiative to provide live and virtual education to the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA is issuing a call for speakers for the SEMA Show, the PRI Trade Show and the association’s year-round virtual education program, the organization announced. Applications are open to innovative thinkers, industry experts and dynamic presenters who can… Continue reading SEMA Issues Call for Speakers
GM Unveils New Logo
General Motors is debuting a new logo as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric vehicles, the automaker announced. The company is also evolving its brand identity as GM transforms itself to deliver on a vision that creates a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, the company… Continue reading GM Unveils New Logo
Apple Developing Self-Driving Electric Vehicle
Apple is currently developing a self-driving electric car, according to a report from Reuters, and is targeting a 2024 launch. The vehicle will reportedly use monocell battery technology, which frees up space inside the battery pack by eliminating pouches and modules that hold battery materials, meaning that more active material can be packed inside the… Continue reading Apple Developing Self-Driving Electric Vehicle
Americans Choosing to Drive for Holiday Travel
The latest research from Cars.com reports nearly half of Americans (46%) plan to travel for December holidays. COVID-19 is increasingly impacting travel decisions and prompting the majority of travelers (66%) to use their personal vehicles as opposed to flying or taking mass transit. As virus cases continue to rise across the country, the number of… Continue reading Americans Choosing to Drive for Holiday Travel
Key Performance Indicators Report — December 2020
A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, manufacturing summaries, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…