A Piece of Tape Works – For Now
By Eric Peters For NMA First came ASS – the acronym that stands for Automatic Stop/Start, the system that automatically shuts off the vehicle’s engine every time the vehicle stops moving, then automatically restarts it when the driver lifts his foot off the brake. At first – when ASS began to mysteriously appear in new […]
Mapping Out a Rewarding Career in the Auto Industry
By Martin Banks The automotive industry is at the forefront of innovation and advancing technologies. If you want to be part of the action, this sector has numerous opportunities for entry. Which roles are the best, and what mistakes should you avoid? Here is your map for a rewarding career with cars. What Rewarding Careers […]
New Car Review: 2024 BMW i4
By Eric Peters For NMA Most EVs cost tens of thousands more than otherwise similar (and even otherwise identical) gas-engined vehicles. There’s much less of a price to be paid – in the literal sense – when you buy BMW’s i4 rather than a 4-Series Gran Coupe with an engine. As well as in another […]
Key challenges and future trends in the U.S. EV market : Expert Analysis
By Lauren Fix Despite initial interest and adoption, the U.S. Electric Vehicle market still faces significant challenges that could hinder its growth. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive from CBT News, we’re joined by Lauren Fix, the Founder of Car Coach Reports, to share insights into what she’s seeing in the EV market today. Despite […]
Missing the 1 Million Mark…
By Eric Peters For NMA GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, predicted it would be producing (and presumably, selling) one meeeeeellion – cue Dr. Evil voice – battery powered devices by the end of next year. How many devices has GM emitted so far? 75,386 during all of last year. Only about 925,000 devices to go! Barra […]
Towing a Boat: Tips, Tricks and Mistakes to Avoid
By Martin Banks If you’re hauling a boat for the first time, getting from point A to point B can be challenging. Despite the obstacles, there are ways to make your trip easier. And there are a number of common mistakes that are easy to avoid. So, what should you know? Here’s a guide to […]
Criminals Cutting EV Charging Cables – Stealing Copper Inside
By Lauren Fix Just before 2 a.m. on a chilly April night in Seattle, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup stopped at an electric vehicle charging station on the edge of a shopping center parking lot. Two men, one with a light strapped to his head, got out. A security camera recorded them pulling out bolt cutters. […]
The Safety Fallacy
By Eric Peters For NMA It wasn’t the government that made cars safer to drive. It was the free market that made them less likely to crash. Which made them safer to drive. As opposed to “safer” to crash. The latter is what we get from government, which has also made cars more likely to […]
Navigating Telematics Data-Sharing in Electric Vehicles
By Jack Shaw, Syndicated Columnist The role of telematics data-sharing in enhancing performance and user experience has become increasingly significant as electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction. Telematics systems collect and transmit a wealth of information, from battery health to energy consumption to driving behavior. While this data is instrumental in optimizing vehicle operations […]
New SUV Review: 2024 Land Rover Defender
By Eric Peters For NMA The Land Rover Defender is – and has – a number of things almost nothing else is (or has). First, it’s not just one thing. It’s your pick of several. Short or long wheelbase. Two or four doors. Two – or three rows of seats. Or, skip the seats. It […]