Luxury marine ships are steadily getting ready for a new generation of fossil-fuel free or-even-less-dependent vessels. Engineers are designing systems that integrate clean energy into propulsion, energy storage, hull design, interior design and onboard climate control rather than add as an afterthought. The projects demonstrate the possibilities of using the latest technology to enhance the […]
Honda Partners with Tata Technologies for End-to-End Vehicle Platform Engineering
Japanese carmaker Honda Motor has allegedly joined forces with India-based Tata Technologies to assist with the whole development of a new vehicle platform, which is a significant shift from the Japanese automaker’s typical policy of vehicle engineering. Chassis, powertrain and platform development are key areas that Honda has traditionally kept largely under its own control. […]
Nissan Returns to Quarterly Profitability as Restructuring Plan Yields Results
Nissan recorded net income for the quarter on Tuesday, ending its two-year streak of negative net income results, indicating a progress in the company’s financial revival. According to the Company’s Q1 FY 2026 results for three months ended June 30, 2026, the profit before tax owners of the parent amounted to a net income of […]
Japanese Automakers Unite Through Shared Parts Standardization to Build Next Generation Mobility
Japan’s car makers are at a pivotal stage in a pivotal industry as they contemplate collaborating on topics that were once addressed individually. Toyota is leading the way toward a new agenda of cooperation that would see Toyota and the other six major carmakers team up more closely on the development and standardisation of components. […]
General Motors Safety Recalls for Silverado EV and Sierra EV Trucks
General Motors has added a growing selection of electric models in every segment and badge on the Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick lineup and those highly-capable batteries now have a substantial place in the automaker’s long-term plans. The manufacturing focal point for those all-electric trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV at […]
Kia Recalls 460,000 Telluride SUVs Over Front Power Seat Fire Risk
More than half-a-million Kia Telluride SUVs across several model years are involved in a large recall due to the risk of fire. According to federal safety regulators, the front power seat motor in nearly half a million 2020 to 2024 Kia Tellurides is prone to overheating, posing a safety risk. Motorists should refrain from parking […]
Industry Analyst Michael Dunne Issues Strategic Warning to U.S. Automakers on Global Competition
Global competition in auto race accelerating. Michael Dunne an automotive consultant-warned American automakers that they must get a handle on their costs, management layer and inefficiency or risk being unable to compete globally. The author of three books about automotive trends was in the Aug. 15 show “Inside Automotive,” and was a speaker at The […]
Honda Confirms Next-Generation Ridgeline Development and Production Hiatus for Updated Hybrid Powertrain
Midsize pickup loyalists and Honda enthusiasts have reason to rejoice as the automaker preps a third generation of its Honda Ridgeline. The pickup has long differentiated itself from the competition by balancing on-road friendliness, refined accommodations, and versatile utility in a segment dominated by body-on-frame rivals. After more than a decade of improvements and updates […]
Citroën Revives the Iconic 2CV as an Affordable Retro Electric City Car
The Citron marque will soon launch a modern version of one of motoring history’s most iconic machines. It has been over three decades since the last original 2CV was made but initial designs are now well underway for a modern, electric replacement. The new machine will hopefully embody all the fun character of the original […]
Federal Safety Agency Escalates Investigation Into Ford Timing Belt Components
Federal safety regulators are investigating a possible mechanical problem in a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine in about 135,000 Ford cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already upgraded the investigation due to reports of engine timing belt deterioration, low engine oil pressure warnings and unexpectedly large decreases or losses of engine power. The […]