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Automakers and the Aircraft Industry Team to Make Cars Fly

Automakers and the Aircraft Industry Team to Make Cars Fly

The future of transportation is looking up – quite literally.   Imagine, instead of an hour to 1 ½ hour drive to the airport, you can hop into a flying taxi somewhere in or around your neighborhood and get to the airport to fly on your scheduled long-haul jet in less than 10 minutes.  That would be a game changer for modern, personal travel.  It’s actually happening sooner than you may think.

Hackers Hijack June Sales, Automakers Report Mixed Sales Picture

Hackers Hijack June Sales, Automakers Report Mixed Sales Picture

Hackers blurred the sales picture for June. But it appears that overall demand was less than stellar, major brands like GM, Toyota and Hyundai reporting modest declines for the second quarter overall. That said, EV sales were stronger than anticipated — with one key exception.

Who Says EV Sales Are Slowing? Tesla, Maybe – But Not GM, Ford, Toyota or the Koreans

Who Says EV Sales Are Slowing? Tesla, Maybe – But Not GM, Ford, Toyota or the Koreans

It’s become conventional wisdom that EV sales are slowing. With one high-profile exception, the latest numbers would tell you quite the opposite is true. As data roll in for June and the second quarter we’re seeing a number of manufacturers reporting solid increases...

Hyundai Jumping into Low-Priced EV Fray with Inster — Will it Come to U.S.?

Hyundai Jumping into Low-Priced EV Fray with Inster — Will it Come to U.S.?

One of the big problems with getting wider acceptance of electric vehicles is the price. So many EVs are priced well beyond the means of the average buyer. Finally some companies are working on the “$25K” electric vehicle, including General Motors, Tesla and now Hyundai. But will it come to the U.S.? Check out the story at Headlight.News.

Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates

Shift to Plug-in Hybrids and Range-Extenders Accelerates

While growth in the battery-electric vehicle segment has slowed sharply this year, sales are rising fast for hybrids – and automakers like Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group and others are forecasting demand could grow at a near exponential rate for plug-in hybrids and range-extenders – driven in part by revised federal emissions standards.