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Recipient of Largest State Subsidy in NC Posts $623M Loss
EV maker Vinfast broke ground on its first production facility outside of its native Vietnam in Chatham County, NC, in July.
Stellantis, Samsung to Build 2nd U.S. Joint Venture Factory in Kokomo, IN
The companies' joint venture, StarPlus Energy, is already building its first gigafactory in the same city.
Rivian R1T Fender Bender Fixed for Fraction of $41K Repair Estimate
A viral video shows how Matt Boyette, of All Out Paintless Dent Removal in Jacksonville, FL, fixed the truck in two days.
LG Energy Solution to Provide EV Batteries to Toyota
LG will invest $3 billion in its Michigan facility to produce batteries for Toyota beginning in 2025.
Largest Electric Semi-Truck Charging Site in U.S. Open in Ohio
The site power system can accommodate up to 30 MW of charging in its current configuration. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
Federal Rebates on ‘Clean’ Vehicles to Be Given at Purchase in 2024
Researchers have found consumers overwhelmingly prefer an immediate rebate, rather than a tax credit.
Lordstown Motors Founder Buys Back Company Assets in Bankruptcy Sale
A market analyst said the once-promising EV startup, which filed for bankruptcy in June, is "just as doomed as ever" despite the purchase.
1 in 4 Vehicles Sold in CA in First Half of 2023 Were Electric
California was by far tops in the U.S. in EVs' share of total passenger vehicle sales through the first six months of the year.
Autel Energy Starts EV Charger Production in North Carolina Plant
The facility will eventually produce 5,000 DC Fast chargers every year and employ 400 people. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
Hyundai, Kia Latest Automakers to Adopt Tesla Charging Port for EVs
All new Hyundai and Kia EVs will come equipped with an NACS port beginning in late 2024. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
California Has Given Out 523,011 EV Rebates for $1.2B Since 2010
One state program offering up to a $9,500 credit for a zero-emission vehicle hit a record 14,000 applications in July.
First Production Lucid Air Sapphires Roll Off Assembly Line
The $249,000 EV is expected to be the world’s first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Doing More Calibrations 'In-House' Often Doesn’t Mean in Your Shop
Mike clarifies how existing body shops, most of which just don’t have the right space and conditions to do this work accurately, should bring it "in house.
The Rivian Evolution Revolution
Take a look inside the 4 million-square-foot facility in Normal, IL, where Rivian is building the EVs its CEO hopes will change the world.
CCC Breaks Down Rise in Total Cost of Repairs, Other Trends
Miles driven and average cost of repair are both on the rise, but more in line with pre-pandemic increases.
Vermont Has Given 3,534 EV Rebates Since 2019
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Oct. 2, 2023 Vermont has given 3,534 electric vehicle rebates since 2019 across four programs.
Drivers Learn to Use Vehicle Safety Tech, But on Their Terms
Written by Andrew Gross, AAA Published Oct. 2, 2023 New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found drivers who use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) grow more comfortable with the technology over time---sometimes too comfortable.
Rivian Offers Faster Delivery Option with Purchase from Inventory
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Sept. 30, 2023 Rivian informed customers its R1T inventory shop has officially opened, meaning customers can get their orders sooner if they order through it.
ASE ADAS Specialist Certification Provides Repair Opportunities for Shops
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 28, 2023 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) recognizes proficient service professionals and helps shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.
Honda’s First All-Electric SUV Set to Debut Early 2024
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 28, 2023 The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, will open pre-sale activities later this year and make its first deliveries in early 2024, Honda said in a news release.
John Bean Updates Website with Tru-Point Information for Calibrations
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 27, 2023 John Bean® has updated the website for its Tru-Point™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool, providing Tru-Point users with advanced information on proper calibrations to enhance performance and productivity, it announced in a news release.
Tesla Plans for Major Supercharger Expansion in Las Vegas
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Sept. 27, 2023 Tesla is planning a major Supercharger expansion in Las Vegas, with more than 75 new stalls to be available to EV drivers by the end of the year.
Ford Pauses $3.5B EV Plant Despite $1.7B Subsidy
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Sept. 26, 2023 Despite $1.7B of promised taxpayer incentives for the plant and site readiness, Ford Motor Co.
Despite Incentives to Manufacturers, Georgia Cities Rank Poorly for EV Owners
Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Sept. 26, 2023 While Georgia officials dole out billions in taxpayer-backed incentives for manufacturers of electric vehicles and related components, the state's cities don't rank particularly high in a nationwide analysis of the best cities to own an electric car.
Fisker Expects to Ramp Deliveries to 300 Vehicles Per Day
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 26, 2023 Fisker Inc. announced Sept. 26 it has built 5,000 Fisker Ocean SUVs and expects to ramp deliveries of the Ocean to 300 vehicle per day later this year.
U.S. House Passes Bill to Prevent Internal Combustion Engine Bans
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 26, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, prohibiting the EPA from issuing a waiver to California for regulations that would ban the sale of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the state by 2035, SEMA said in a news release Sept.
ASE Updates Accreditation Standards for High Voltage System Safety
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 25, 2023 The ASE Education Foundation revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids, it announced in a news release.
Widespread Autonomous Vehicle Adoption at Least a Decade Away
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 25, 2023 A world of self-driving vehicles and mobility-on-demand is likely to exist eventually, but for the next decade, widespread implementation of autonomous technology will not be realized, according to a new forecast from S&P Global Mobility, released Sept.
Autel Releases New Round of 2023-24 ADAS Calibration Coverage Updates
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 25, 2023 Autel announced it has released another round of 2023-24 vehicle models ADAS calibration coverage software, providing ADAS calibration coverage for the most common systems on many Audi, GM, Porsche, Hyundai/Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Stellantis models to all MaxiSYS tablet owners, MS906 Pro and higher, with active ADAS calibration software subscriptions.
Autonomy, EV Auto Partner to Expand Access to EVs
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 22, 2023 Autonomy, an EV subscription company, is partnering with EV Auto, an EV-only car dealership located in Utah and expanding nationally, to expand access to affordable EV ownership in dealerships across the country, the companies announced in a news release.
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