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Mercedes‑Benz’s electric AMG GT 4‑Door targets hypercar pace with 1,153 hp and 0–60 in 2 seconds
cars6 days ago

Mercedes‑Benz’s electric AMG GT 4‑Door targets hypercar pace with 1,153 hp and 0–60 in 2 seconds

Mercedes-Benz unveils the AMG GT 4‑Door EV, a high‑performance sedan built on an 800‑volt platform with three axial‑flux motors delivering up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb‑ft, a Formula 1–inspired cooling system, and 600 kW ultra‑fast charging (10–80% in 11 minutes); it features MB.OS with the AMG Race Engineer Core, over 1,600 engine‑like sounds for the silent motor, and a claimed 0–60 time of about 2 seconds, with GT 55 arriving late 2026 and GT 63 in 2027.

via The Verge|
#amg-gt#cars#electric-cars
Detroit’s Auto Giants Trim 20,000 White-Collar Jobs Amid AI and EV Push
business11 days ago

Detroit’s Auto Giants Trim 20,000 White-Collar Jobs Amid AI and EV Push

The Detroit Three (Ford, GM, Stellantis) have cut more than 20,000 salaried positions—about 19% of their combined white-collar workforce—as AI, software-defined vehicles and EVs reshape the industry; GM accounts for the largest portion of cuts since 2022 (roughly 11,000), with Ford and Stellantis also reducing white-collar roles in ongoing restructuring.

via Jalopnik|
#ai#business#detroit-three
Are Chinese EVs Worth the Hype? A Reality Check
technology25 days ago

Are Chinese EVs Worth the Hype? A Reality Check

The Ars Technica piece argues that hype around Chinese EVs is overstated: cheap Chinese prices stem from government incentives and low wages, while real-world range often lags CLTC numbers; imported European prices can end up much higher once specs and taxes are included. There are legitimate worries about jobs, privacy, and national security, and the push for AI-heavy, touchscreen-filled interiors may not translate to safer or better driving. Overall, buyers should scrutinize actual range, total ownership costs, and regulatory barriers rather than rely on optimistic claims of “cheap, advanced” Chinese EVs.

via Ars Technica|
#china#cltc#evs
Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 Smashes EV Quarter-Mile Record at 6.87s
evs29 days ago

Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 Smashes EV Quarter-Mile Record at 6.87s

Ford Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 set a new EV quarter-mile world record by running 6.87 seconds at 221 mph at an NHRA event in Charlotte. The 2,200‑hp electric drag car uses a two‑motor/inverter setup on a 900‑volt system with a 32 kWh battery, and can charge in about 20 minutes. It features a driver’s clutch for instant power delivery, a multi‑speed transmission to stay in its power band, weight‑distribution tuning, and safety measures like a pyrotechnic circuit breaker, marking a significant leap in electric drag racing.

via Engadget|
#evs#ford-racing#mustang-cobra-jet-2200
Farley Warns: Ford Faces a Model-T Moment in a China‑Led EV Fight
business1 month ago

Farley Warns: Ford Faces a Model-T Moment in a China‑Led EV Fight

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the auto industry is in a ‘perfect storm’ driven by China’s rapid EV progress, the shift to software-defined vehicles, and policy headwinds like tariffs and emissions standards. He reflects on Ford’s EV missteps (the Lightning and heavy wiring harnesses), outlines a plan for a lighter Universal EV platform targeting a $30,000 price and 2027 production in Kentucky, and stresses the need to preserve a strong U.S. dealer network while expanding data‑driven software for fleets and customers amid China’s subsidies and tech partnerships with Huawei/Xiaomi. He warns Ford must move fast or risk existential consequences.

via Rolling Stone|
#business#china#evs
China’s energy fortress endures the oil shock with a renewables-led strategy
world1 month ago

China’s energy fortress endures the oil shock with a renewables-led strategy

China has pushed a resilience-focused energy strategy under Xi by expanding renewables and electric-vehicle production, widening domestic oil and gas extraction, building pipelines, and stockpiling crude to cut exposure to Middle East disruptions. While only about 15% of its total energy is imported, the country still relies on imports for roughly 70% of its oil and 40% of its natural gas, leaving it more insulated than many peers as oil markets swing due to the Gulf conflict and Hormuz chokepoints. The unfolding shock underscores the contrast with the U.S. fossil-fuel model and underscores Beijing’s belief that its shift to domestically led energy security is paying off, even as fossil fuels remain essential for some sectors.

via CNN|
#china#energy-security#evs
Hormuz chokepoint disrupts Gulf aluminum for EVs
business1 month ago

Hormuz chokepoint disrupts Gulf aluminum for EVs

Geopolitical conflict has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Gulf aluminum smelters to cut output and reroute shipments, causing price spikes and disruption for automakers like Toyota and Nissan that rely on specialized, low-carbon aluminum for EVs. With stockpiles exhausted and shipments requiring lengthy recertification, OEMs face procurement risk, higher costs, and renewed focus on supply-chain resilience, while related battery materials such as sulfur could also tighten.

via Rest of World|
#aluminum#business#evs
BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform
technology2 months ago

BMW’s i3 Aims at the Model 3 With a Dedicated EV Platform

BMW unveiled the 2027 i3, a dedicated EV sedan built on the Neue Klasse platform to take on the Tesla Model 3. The dual-motor AWD version delivers about 463 hp with a 109-kWh pack, targeting roughly 440 miles of EPA range and 400 kW peak charging. U.S. models will feature a built-in NACS port and bidirectional charging, with production in Munich starting in August and deliveries expected in early 2027, at an estimated $60,000–$65,000. The i3 emphasizes efficient packaging and an updated interior, and BMW is hinting at variants like a wagon and a future M version as competition in an SUV-dominated EV market heats up.

via Gizmodo|
#bmw#charging#evs
Tariffs Ripple Through Auto Industry as Costs Mount
business2 months ago

Tariffs Ripple Through Auto Industry as Costs Mount

Trump tariffs on autos have cost automakers about $35.4 billion so far, with Toyota hit hardest; many absorb costs but rising tariffs are driving price hikes and reshaping production and EV strategy, as VinFast resumes a North Carolina plant, far-right groups gain small influence at VW/Audi works councils in Germany, Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlanders for a rear-seat latch issue, and oil-driven gas prices climb amid regional conflict.

via Jalopnik|
#automakers#business#evs
Honda cancels three in-house EVs, pivots to hybrids
transportation2 months ago

Honda cancels three in-house EVs, pivots to hybrids

Honda says it is canceling three near-production EVs—the Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan, and the Acura RSX—built on its own Zero platform at the Ohio EV Hub, and will redirect resources to next-generation hybrids, launching EVs only when demand justifies it. The company cites slower US EV demand amid changes to federal tax credits and tariffs, plus stiffer competition in China and shorter production cycles elsewhere. A May strategy update is planned, with expansion in India on the horizon. The restructuring could cost up to 2.5 trillion yen, and top executives will take pay cuts as Honda refocuses its EV efforts.

via Engadget|
#evs#honda#hybrids
BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech
transportation-autos2 months ago

BMW’s i3 prototype shreds ice with new-class tech

BMW’s i3 prototype on the Neue Klasse platform packs a 463-hp dual-motor AWD setup with a cell-to-pack battery and a new in-house electronics suite called Heart of Joy, delivering smoother braking and responsive handling on glare ice during a Sweden test; it also features the Panoramic Vision display, though pricing and final styling remain under wraps ahead of its March 18 debut.

via Engadget|
#bmw#evs#i3
Toyota taps Kenta Kon CEO to navigate tariff headwinds and fierce EV rivalry
business3 months ago

Toyota taps Kenta Kon CEO to navigate tariff headwinds and fierce EV rivalry

Toyota named CFO Kenta Kon its next chief executive, effective April 1, replacing Koji Sato who becomes vice chairman, as the company faces U.S. tariff pressures and rising Chinese competition while pursuing a software-driven strategy and a continued hybrid-and-EV mix; Sato will coordinate with government on supply chains and Akio Toyoda’s influence remains central, and the company lifted its full-year profit outlook.

via The New York Times|
#business#china#evs
California EV rebate plan could help Tesla, but investors stay cautious
market-news3 months ago

California EV rebate plan could help Tesla, but investors stay cautious

California is weighing a $200 million electric-vehicle subsidy for first-time buyers, with price caps of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for pickups/SUVs/vans (used EVs under $25k eligible too). If enacted, it could bolster Tesla after the loss of federal rebates, but TSLA shares fell modestly on the news and analysts largely view the stock as a Hold with an average target around $393.51, signaling limited upside until broader catalysts like a SpaceX/xAI merger and Starlink cash flow materialize.

via TipRanks|
#california#evs#market-news