The Word: “Disrupt”
Sure, there are some exaggerated claims about things. But this might be a bit too, well. . . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Karma Partners with WeRide, Nivida on Autonomous Electric Van
Deep learning processors provide a record 320 trillion operations per second
Karma Aims to Join EV Platform-Sharing Club
Autonomous utility van and high-powered supercar among 22 possible variants
Karma, Hella & Advances in Tech
From electrically driven luxury vehicles to headlamps that shine better than jewels
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Karma Revs Up Hybrid Sports Car
California-based Karma Automotive LLC took the wraps off the Revero GTS performance variant of its hybrid sports sedan at this week’s Los Angeles auto show.
California to Reduce EV/Hybrid Incentives
California will drop or cut state incentives for electrified vehicles on Dec. 3 and shift remaining funding from luxury models to less expensive vehicles.
Karma Restructures, Wants to Market Know-How
California-based Karma Automotive LLC is restructuring and hopes to market its technical expertise and excess production capacity in a bid to turn a profit.
Karma Sounds Out Revero GT
California-based Karma Automotive LLC’s redesigned Revero GT plug-in hybrid sport sedan will feature a racy tone to warn pedestrians when driving in all-electric mode at low speeds.
Karma Previews 2020 Revero GT
California-based Karma Automotive LLC unveiled a pre-production version of the redesigned Revero GT hybrid sport sedan at this week’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich.
Chinese EV Startup Postpones U.S. Launch Plans
Chongqing Sokon Industry Group’s Seres electric vehicle unit is delaying next year’s planned U.S. launch of its SF5 SUV/crossover vehicle.
Designing for Dollars?
Andreas Thurner, formerly of BMW Group design, has been named vice president of Global Design and Architecture within Karma Design, a new business unit.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Pininfarina Times Two
Pininfarina--the Italian car design firm and specialty vehicle creator owned by the Mahindra Group, an India-based conglomerate—has been on a roll the last several days.
Karma Teases Pininfarina-Designed Concept
California-based Karma Automotive will take the wraps off a new concept vehicle, which was designed by Italy’s Pininfarina SpA, at next month’s Shanghai auto show.
Former Volvo Exec to Head Karma’s Sales and Marketing
Karma Automotive LLC has hired John Maloney as chief revenue officer in charge of sales and marketing, customer experience and public relations.
Karma Readies Updated Revero for Global Markets
California-based Karma Automotive LLC is updating its Revero plug-in hybrid sedan and plans to expand sales to European and Asian markets later this year.
Karma, Pininfarina Partner on Product Development
California-based Karma Automotive LLC says it is teaming up with Italian design and engineering firm Pininfarina SpA on unspecified future projects.
The On-Going Relevance of the Internal Combustion Engine
One day the world’s roads may be filled with vehicles that emit just a hum from their motors. But in the meantime, there are all of those vehicles being built with engines that have exhausts that need to have their emissions minimized and their sounds optimized. Which is what Tenneco’s Ben Patel is focusing on.
The Transformation of the Auto Industry
One of the ways that Karma marked its fifth anniversary was announcing that it has invested $7.5-million in its Irvine, California, facility, including a powertrain test facility.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Developer Predicts Big Gains for Digital Displays
A Finish supplier of software used to create digital displays for vehicles predicts the proportion of new cars using such screens will surge to 70% by 2023 from 30% today.
What Is a “Manufacturer”?
It isn’t often that you’re able to cite a specific date when a car company actually “launches” into the market, but that happened on Monday for Karma Automotive.
Karma Begins Production of Revero Luxury Plug-in Hybrid
Karma Automotive LLC has shipped its first batch of Revero sport sedan from its assembly plant in Moreno Valley, Calif.
Karma from California
Chances are, you (like me) missed the 2017 U.S. Open Polo Championship broadcast.
New Hummer H1 SUVs Exported to China
Saint Clair, Mich.-based Humvee Export has contracted VLF Automotive to build replicas of the Hummer H1 SUV for sale in China.
Karma to Move Calif. Headquarters
Karma Automotive LLC says it has purchased a 260,000-sq-ft facility in Irvine, Calif., that will serve as its new headquarters.
