As the coronavirus crisis continues to interrupt global supply chains, auto dealers are bracing for parts shortages that could undermine hard-fought gains made in customer satisfaction over the past few years. According to the J.D. Power 2020 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today, overall satisfaction increases to 837 (on a 1,000-point scale), marking the … Read more
Hyundai has established a coronavirus (COVID-19) response team at all affiliated companies to monitor the situation, minimize the risks and prepare for all potential scenarios. At this time, Hyundai has had no reports of affected corporate, dealership or manufacturing employees in the U.S. Hyundai’s U.S. operations have taken the following proactive and preventive measures in … Read more
Hyundai and Genesis are assuring buyers that unexpected job losses will be covered for up to six month as well as deferred payments for 90 days. Hyundai Motor America, an advocate for making things better for its customers, is reinstating its Assurance Job Loss Protection program to support customers affected by the uncertain business and … Read more
The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies. UAW President Rory Gamble, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Ford President … Read more
UL, a leading global safety science company, announced today that Fermata Energy’s bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging system is the first in the world to be certified to a new North American safety Standard, UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment. Bidirectional chargers are built on the idea that electric vehicle … Read more
Bollinger Motors has unveiled its patent-pending E-Chassis. The patent-pending E-Chassis is the world’s first and only Class 3 electric platform – and it was designed with commercial applications and versatility in mind. “When we first built our Class 3 B1, we knew there was a commercial aspect to the platform,” says CEO Robert Bollinger. “Not … Read more
Simulation software specialist, rFpro, has created a highly accurate digital twin of Mcity, a purpose-built facility at the University of Michigan for testing connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled, realistic conditions. The digital twin enables vehicle manufacturers and technology suppliers to accelerate development using simulation. Highly accurate correlation rFpro’s development of an accurate … Read more
Linear Labs is developing a new class of electric motor and generators that create more power while using less energy.The Linear Labs HET for micro mobility OEMs provides the highest and most efficient torque delivery in the smallest package. Linear Labs was founded in 2014 in Texas by Brad and Fred Hunstable. Brad Hunstable is … Read more
From the sunny Pacific Coast to the brutally cold Northeast, the all-electric Mustang Mach-E has drawn reservations from all 50 U.S. states during the first three months of reservations thanks in part to key vehicle attributes like EPA-estimated range and all-wheel drive capability that meet regional customer needs. For example, a Mustang Mach-E with available … Read more
Update 3/10/2020 –What a difference a week makes after trying to assure people it would be safe to hold an auto show, The New York Auto Show announced today that the show will pushed to August 26 due to health concerns of the corona virus. “While the decision to move the show dates didn’t come … Read more
Fleet Complete’s integration with Ford is part of the company’s customer-centric business approach, making telematics services readily available to more fleet owners. The turn-key solution allows joint customers to streamline their purchasing experience by eliminating the need for additional hardware installation. As of March 2020, all Model Year 2020 Ford vehicles, equipped with telematics-ready hardware, … Read more
Hyundai Motor revealed today the first images of the all-new 2021 Elantra. The upcoming seventh-generation Elantra showcases an edgy and aggressive look based on parametric shapes and textures, which reflects Hyundai’s new design identity. The world premiere press conference will take place at 7 p.m. PT on Mar. 17, at The Lot Studios in West … Read more
