Japan has become the second Quad partner after the US to sign an agreement with India for the joint development of the semiconductor ecosystem and maintain the resilience of its global supply chain. The Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of cooperation between India and Japan on a Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership, an official statement…
Volvo Group defies expectations with strong sales growth, but faces challenges as orders for new vehicles decline amid semiconductor shortages. Swedish truck maker Volvo Group reported Wednesday a sharp uptick in quarterly sales that beat expectations, but orders for new vehicles declined. The company, which also makes buses and construction equipment, reported an 18% increase…
Nissan has revealed that it is plotting the introduction of an all-new affordable battery-electric pick-up truck that will sit beneath its current combustion-powered Navara. Announcing that an entry pick-up was under investigation during an interview withAutomotive News, Nissan’s global product planning boss Ivan Espinosa confirmed a smallelectrified ute was on the car-maker’s radar. “One thing…
The 2024 Kia EV6 gets a new trim that gives buyers more range at a lower price. News of the 2024 EV6 Light Long Range was originally found by Green Car Reports’ partner side CarsDirect, citing a dealership order guide, but GCR has since confirmed the new model’s arrival with Kia USA. The Light Long…
The lone star of the Lexus TX lineup is the plug-in. Toyota teases an electric sports car. Engine block heaters might be overrated. And the Biden administration lays out the start of a very expensive hydrogen network. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is the best…
MotorTrend announced today the Chevrolet Blazer EV as the winner of its Golden Calipers for SUV of the Year. The SUV of the Year winner stood out from the competition thanks in part to its head-turning looks, generous cabin space, expansive infotainment touchscreen, artful and intuitive user experience, and unprecedented powertrain choices. The Blazer EV…
Chinese state-owned carmaker Changan revealed a two-in-one EV at its third Auto Tech Ecosystem Summit in Chongqing that can transform from a closed-back crossover-coupe-thingy into a sort of pickup at the push of a button. Carrying the internal codename CD701, the concept car was initially supposed to be part of the company’s new Zhuge brand,…
StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles, is today announcing that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Flex|N|Gate, a leading global automotive component manufacturer. This landmark agreement will see both companies collaborate to sample and scale up the commercialization of StoreDot’s game-changing extreme fast charging battery cells for electric…
The Toyota LandCruiser Se could change the way Aussies explore their own backyard with extreme off-road capability – all while paving the way for a family of electric four-wheel drives that will also include an EV ute. Toyota has finally jumped on board the EV juggernaut with its most iconic model, the LandCruiser, with the…
General Motors is rumored to be plotting an all-electric Corvette family for debut by 2025, with products expected to include a four-door model and an SUV. While reports about turning Corvette into an EV brand haven’t been officially confirmed yet, the electric Corvette models reportedly coming by mid-decade won’t be the first-ever battery-powered Vettes. For…
