Ford, Volkswagen Expand Global Collaboration
Ford and Volkswagen are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles, and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe.
Lang Research: 36M More ICE Cars to Hit U.S. Roads by 2030
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars and light trucks on U.S. roads will climb by 36 million between now and 2030.
CCAR to Hold Webinar on HEV/EV Battery Safety
CCAR will be holding a webinar on hybrid and battery electric vehicle safety on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. CST.
SCRS Releases Video on Electric Vehicle Safety
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has posted a new video discussing new safety concerns for auto body shops that come with the increase in electric vehicles in the industry.
J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey: Automakers Not Convincing Consumers on to Electric or Self-Driving Vehicles
As auto manufacturers invest billions to bring self-driving vehicles to market and increase choice in battery-electric vehicles, many consumers still lack confidence in the technologies.
AXA: Electric Cars Could Mean More Crashes
AXA Insurance recently reported that “luxury car/SUV” electric vehicles post around a 40 percent higher claims frequency than vehicles with conventional powertrains.
Ford, Volkswagen Expand Collaboration to Include Autonomous, Electric Vehicles
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced they are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles – and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe.
Tesla Adds Bumper Replacement to Mobile Service Offerings
Tesla has announced that it is working to add even more capability to its mobile repair fleet, including the ability to change out bumpers, according to an article by Clean Technica.
Report: Global Market for Electric Vehicle Equipment Sales, Installation to Exceed $63 Billion by 2030
A new report from Navigant Research provides an overview of the current state of the global electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, with market forecasts for charger sales, installation, services and energy consumption through 2030.
Audi Recalls First Fully-Electric Vehicle Sold in U.S.
Audi recently issued a voluntary recall of approximately 540 E-Tron SUV models sold in the U.S. because of the risk of moisture seeping into the battery cell through a wiring harness glitch, according to a Bloomberg article.
Autopromotec Panel Discussion Covers EVs and Vehicle Electronics
Autopromotec announced it recently hosted a discussion focused on electric vehicles and vehicle electronics and whether or not the automotive repair market is ready for them.
New AAA Survey Finds Consumers Slow to Adopt Electric Vehicles
AAA believes that a lack of knowledge and experience may be contributing to the slow adoption of electric vehicles despite Americans’ desire to go green.
