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Nikola Electric Trucks Catch Fire, and Company Suspects Foul Play

Nikola Electric Truck Reignites after Fire in JuneNikola Nikola, the electric truck manufacturer on Friday, reported a fire around its global headquarters in Phoenix. Five electric trucks were burned in the incident, the company confirmed, though no injuries have been reported. The company took to Twitter to announce that it suspects foul play was involved …

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The EV battery production plans for 5 automakers in Canada

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Arriving relatively late to the EV business, Honda has also turned to the United States to begin its EV transition in North America. The company, along with joint venture partner LG Energy Solution (LGES), broke ground in February on a US $4.4 billion battery cell plant in Jeffersonville. It followed this up with a $700 …

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Investing in a New Windshield Offers Clear Visibility

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Making sure that you can see clearly when behind the wheels of a vehicle is essential to keep yourself and your passengers safe. A new windshield installation can be a practical way to ensure the best visibility and to reduce the risk of accidents for yourself, your family, and friends when driving in Tampa, FL. …

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Shyft Group CEO Daryl Adams to step down

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“Serving as the CEO of Shyft has been the highlight of my professional career,” Adams said in the release. “Today, Shyft is well positioned in the attractive last mile delivery and infrastructure end-markets with a growing roster of innovative brands, including a cutting-edge EV platform.” Adams won’t be leaving the company empty handed. The CEO, …

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Cost of Windshield Replacement Is Going Up

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Today, it seems as if the prices on just above everything (food, gas, rent) are going up–and glass is no exception. Unfortunately, maybe not all that surprisingly, the cost of automobile glass materials has been rising every month. . . and continues to do so. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index …

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Canadian new-vehicle inventory improves, but it’s a ‘murky’ situation

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Canadian dealers say the new-vehicle inventory is improving slowly, but remains well below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new survey. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) partnered to query dealers coast to coast and found inventory to be 42.3 per cent “of normal” in the first quarter of 2023 compared …

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Are You More Likely To Crack Your Windshield in Arizona?

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Arizona is known for its sunshine and heat. As a result, many vehicles succumb to the extreme temperatures with auto glass damage. In fact, drivers in Arizona are more likely than drivers in any other state to need their windshield repaired. Why does Arizona fall into first place when it comes to windshield damage? Read …

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China industry warns automakers on price war

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SHANGHAI/BEIJING — China’s auto industry association urged automakers and authorities to cool “price-cut hype” to ensure the stable development of the industry. “A price war is not a long-term solution”, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers wrote in an article published on its WeChat account. Automakers should work harder on technology and branding while local …

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Germany’s auto industry must defend itself in moving to EVs

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Germany for decades led on well-engineered combustion cars. It’s now facing a watershed year in the quest to retain an edge in the age of electric vehicles. Europe’s biggest economy is under growing pressure to retool dozens of fossil fuel-era factories employing tens of thousands of workers in a race for clean-technology leadership with the …

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