Partnership aimed towards a future of electrified and intelligent mobility. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding under which they will begin a feasibility study of a strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence. To further accelerate efforts toward […]
ASA Reports U.S. House Hearing on EV Fires Reflects Auto Repair Technicians’ Training Needs
The U.S. House Science, Space & Technology Committee’s Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee held a hearing on February 29, 2024. According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) this recent hearing provided lawmakers an opportunity to gain a better appreciation for the unique challenges and harms posed by EV fires. Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte (R-CA) noted in his […]
Interview: Ryan Mandell, Mitchell
Mandell details Mitchell’s 2023 electric vehicle claims analysis. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This issue provides a year-over-year analysis of electric vehicle (EV) claims volume, which increased in 2023 by more than 40% in the U.S. and Canada. According to the report, claims […]
SEMA Members Oppose California Mandate Banning New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035. Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to […]
February New Vehicle Sales Exceed Expectations
NADA reports sales up over 6% year-over-year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report new light-vehicle sales for February 2024 exceeded expectations. According to NADA, February 2024’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) totaled 15.8 million units, up 6.3% from February 2023 and up 6% from January 2024, which had seen a […]
Honda Introduces First Production Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in the U.S.
Honda today revealed America’s first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV. A compact CUV that received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating, CR-V e:FCEV combines an all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system along with plug-in charging capability designed to provide up to 29 miles of EV driving around town with […]
GM Launches Online Training for EV First Responders
General Motors announced the launch of free online training content at GMEVfirstrespondertraining.com. While specifically geared towards first responders, the information on the website is also valuable to the towing and collision repair industries. According to a bulletin released by GM the site includes several videos and other information about additional resources available to build continued awareness […]
EV Manufacturer Rivian to Cut Salaried Workforce 10% in Response to Projection of Flat Production in 2024
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced as part of its fourth quarter and year end 2023 financial results, that it would reduce its salaried workforce by approximately 10% due to slower growth expectations for 2024. The company reported it produced 57,232 vehicles and delivered 50,122 during 2023, more than doubling production and deliveries from 2022, […]
California Says ZEVs Were Quarter of Vehicles Sold Last Year
The sales of new zero-emission vehicles have soared 1022% over the past 10 years, according to data from the California Energy Commission. One in four new cars sold in California were zero-emission in 2023. More ZEVs were sold in California in 2023 than at any point in history, including in Q3 when sales hit their […]
New Light Vehicle Sales Down Slightly in January Compared to Last Year
NADA reports new vehicle sales were down on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. Projects production to increase in 2024. New light-vehicle sales cooled at the start of 2024 according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Market Beat report. The January 2024 seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.0 million units represents a decline […]
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