Could GM Spin Off EV Business?
An intriguing way to get Wall Street’s attention
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
What’s Next. A Year of Change in Automotive.
2020 is a year like no other. Unpredictable change in the automotive industry and a new direction for AutoBeat Magazine.
GM and EVgo Make Massive EV Infrastructure Investment
Not only is GM increasing its electric vehicle portfolio, it is working with EVgo to build out charging infrastructure
Foretellix Aims to Fortify Autonomous Testing
Much more testing is needed, but it’s the quality not quantity that will make the difference
Panasonic: Tesla Batteries Getting a Boost
Take your pick: extended driving ranges and/or improved packaging
Cadillac Intros Lyriq EV Crossover
Maybe this will bring more people into GM’s electric vehicle future
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Chinese EV Maker Plans U.S. IPO Worth $950 Million
Li Auto hopes to tap current stock market mania for EVs
Lucid Unveils Lidar ADAS Tech for Its First EV
Level 2 automation, with Level 3 upgrade to come
How to Build a Military Vehicle from a Pickup Truck
A real piece of military gear. A real pickup that you can get at a Chevy dealership. A really remarkable story.
Lidar Supplier Luminar Adds Auto Veterans as Production Nears
Team will support 2022 launch with Volvo Cars
Where Would You Go After Working at Apple and Tesla?
Chris Porritt’s answer is perhaps surprising
Tesla Picks Texas for New Plant Site, Files Lawsuit Against Rivian
There’s never a dull moment for the EV giant
CAR MBS: Manufacturing Ops Need Better Tech, Experts Say
Equipment needs updating—as do the personnel in the industry
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Tesla Notches Another Quarterly Profit
Easily outperforms competitors amid the coronavirus pandemic
J.D. Power APEAL: What Do Customers Like?
If the Initial Quality Study (IQS) is about issues customers have after three months of ownership, the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study is about what they like. Really like
Trevor Pawl Plans to Make Michigan a Leader in Mobility and Electrification
Sure, lots of states would like to achieve leadership in those areas, but Michigan’s governor has appointed Pawl the state’s first Chief Mobility Officer, and this guy knows how to—and who can help—get it done
Tesla Busted in Germany Over Autopilot Claims
Another slap on the wrist for touting the autonomous capabilities of its cars
How the 2021 Ford F-150 Was Developed
An inside view on how the new generation came to be from the man who heads all Ford product development, Hau Thai-Tang
Lordstown Motors Plans IPO
Reverse merger strategy for year-end offering
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Honda Expands Partnership with Chinese Battery Giant
The deal is the latest win for CATL, which claims to be the world’s largest battery supplier.
Musk: Tesla “Very Close” to Level 5 Autonomy
Basic functionality could be achieved this year, but real-world applications not likely anytime soon
Will Showrooms Give Way to Studios?
Thinking about how Tesla has transformed the experience of buying a new car
What Does Jeep Tell Us About the Market?
Forget Tesla-killers. Ford is going after Jeep with the Bronco. This could be epic. Or not.
Tesla Puts Battery Production on “Hold” at German Plant
Phase-one will focus on producing 100,000 EVs per year.
