*Daily News* Archives - Page 101 of 224

Q&A: Shaun Bugbee, BMW’s U.S. Operations Chief “We Have the Right EVs”

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 13, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, BMW, Q&A interviews

While it was an early EV pioneer with the little M3, BMW fell behind rivals like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz in recent years. Now it’s making up for lost time rolling out an assortment of all-electric models, including versions of its iconic 5 Series and 7 Series lines. To get insight into the Bavarian automaker’s EV strategy Headlight.News caught up with Shaun Bugbee, executive vice president of Operations for BMW of North America during a visit to Spartanburg, South Carolina, home of the automaker’s U.S. manufacturing center.

Two Large Ford Plants Vote Against New Agreement

by Michael Strong | Nov 13, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Ford, General Motors, Union

The voices thought to be a minority among the UAW membership may be getting louder if the “No” votes at Ford’s massive Louisville and Kentucky truck plants over the weekend is any indication. The results are also highlighting a divide between production workers and skilled trades. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Karma Automotive Reboots with new All-Electric Portfolio

by Jeffrey Zurschmeide | Nov 11, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, EVs and batteries, Karma, Q&A interviews

Karma Automotive’s new president, Marques McCammon, talks with Headlight.News about the up-and-down company’s future, particularly its new product making its debut at the LA Auto Show in the coming days. Find out more about the company’s new leader and its product portfolio.

The Past Lane: I Can See Clearly Now

by Larry Printz | Nov 11, 2023 | *Daily News*, History, Safety

As Americans ready themselves for the shift to winter weather by checking to make sure their windshield wipers are in good enough shape to handle the ice and snow, they can think of and thank Mary Anderson for making their drives safer and easier. Find out why with a drive in The Past Lane at Headlight.News.

Polestar Betting on New Battery That Will Charge Nearly as Fast as You Can Fill Your Gas Tank

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 10, 2023 | *Daily News*, Concept Vehicles, EVs and batteries, Polestar, Technology

Polestar hopes to become the first automaker to adopt a unique new battery design that will address one of the biggest concerns about EVs: their long charging times. Developed by start-up StoreDot, the technology is capable of adding 100 miles of range in just five minutes. And, unlike existing chemistry, StoreDot and Polestar claim repeated fast-charging won’t degrade battery life.

Like McDonald’s Drive Thru? Thank the U.S. Military

by Larry Printz | Nov 10, 2023 | *Daily News*, Car Culture, History

Given their service in defense of our country, we owe much to our military. But the next time you pop through a McDonald’s drive-thru, you might want to thank them for that as well. McDonald’s now numbers more than 40,200 restaurants in more than 100-plus countries....

GM Flint Plant Votes Against New Deal

by Michael Strong | Nov 10, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Ford, General Motors, Union

UAW Chief Shawn Fain said the people would have their say, and the workers at General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan are saying “No thanks.” The proposed deal was voted down by a narrow margin, with complaints centering on mandatory overtime, the lauded cost-of-living adjustment and more. Get details at Headlight.News.

Mini Maxes Out

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Mini, Sales

When is a Mini no longer a Mini? The British brand is about to test its limits with the launch of the 2024 Countryman. But that’s not the only change in store as Mini also begins its shift to EVs with the launch of the 2025 Countryman SE. What else is in the works? Headlight.News spoke with two of the automakers top executives to find out.

From Bad to Worse — Startup EV Brands Face Mounting Problems

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 9, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, Lucid, Polestar, Rivian, Tesla

Only a few years ago, an array of EV start-ups appeared poised to revolutionize the auto industry. Today, many have vanished while others struggle for survival. There have been a few success stories but the shake-out is likely to continue, reports Headlight.News.

First Look: 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, Mini, Sales

It was just a matter of time. With an all-new Countryman coming, it seemed all but certain that Mini would follow up with a high-performance version. And that’s what the automaker revealed during a special presentation in Greenville, South Carolina Wednesday night. Headlight.News was on hand for a first look.

More Bad News for Lucid

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2023 | *Daily News*, Automakers, Business, EVs and batteries, Lucid

The struggling Lucid Group revealed another series of setbacks once again announcing cuts to its full-year production plans. Revenues fell well short of expectations, as well, though it did beat earnings forecast. Headlight News has more.

Subaru, Toyota, Acura, Lucid and More Set to Debut at the 2023 LA Auto Show

by Paul Eisenstein | Nov 8, 2023 | *Daily News*, Acura, Auto Shows, Automakers, Business, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Subaru, Toyota

Auto show season is kicking into gear again and all eyes will turn to Los Angeles next week. Among the big debuts scheduled for the 2023 LA Auto Show next week, Lucid confirmed it will launch its first SUV, dubbed Gravity, while Subaru is teasing “an all-new, fully redesigned vehicle.” Toyota is revealing the Crown SUV and there’ll be debuts from Hyundai, Acura, Kia and more. Headlight.News offers a preview of all the debuts in store.

Daily News