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Survey Finds Many Worry About Collisions, Believe New Tech Can Help
Published Jan. 5, 2023 According to recent survey data, 83% of drivers and 78% of pedestrians are concerned about being involved in a vehicle collision, but respondents believe new technologies can significantly improve road safety.
Tesla Repair Shop Planned in Burr Ridge, IL
Written by David Giuliani, Patch Published Jan. 4, 2023 Tesla wants to set up a collision repair shop on Shore Drive in Burr Ridge, IL.
All the New EVs Launching in the U.S. in 2023
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Jan. 4, 2023 Among the cars hitting the showroom floors in 2023 are the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, Fisker Ocean, and Chevrolet Silverado EV, but more down-to-earth models like the refreshed Hyundai Kona, Chevy Blazer and Nissan Ariya are also on this list.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Alignments Too Critical for Collision Repair Shops to Not Do Them In-House
Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Jan. 4, 2023 During a recent meeting I had with my SPARTAN 300 20 Group, we reviewed some vehicle crash test videos posted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, like this one showing a side crash test of a 2022 Toyota Corolla.
GM Increases Price on Both Chevrolet Bolt EV Models, Citing Higher Costs
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Jan. 3, 2023 General Motors is boosting the price for the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV by hundreds of dollars due to increased pressures on prices across the industry.
Republicans Criticize Delaware's Tightening Tailpipe Rules
Written by Christian Wade, The Center Square Published Jan. 3, 2023 Delaware is planning to enact some of the most stringent regulations for vehicle emissions in the nation, as the Carey administration seeks to curb tailpipe pollution contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Hyundai Sets Massive 2023 Sales Growth Target Propelled by New EV Offerings
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Jan. 3, 2023 Hyundai announced it aims to grow auto sales by 10% this year alone.
‘A Miracle’: Tesla Passengers Survive 250-Foot Plunge Off Cliff at Devil’s Slide
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan. 3, 2023 A family of four inside a white Tesla was rescued after the EV fell about 250 feet off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in California.
Survey: Colorado Small-Business Owners Against Increased Taxes, Fees for EV Infrastructure
Written by Joe Mueller, The Center Square Published Dec. 30, 2022 A survey of Colorado’s small businesses found little support for increasing taxes, fees or assessments to pay for building infrastructure for charging electric vehicles.
Tesla Fremont Factory Pickup Center Packed with Cars Amid End-of-Year Push
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Dec. 30, 2022 All signs are pointing to Tesla pushing deliveries to the end of the year.
Several EVs Qualify for New 2023 U.S. Tax Credit
Written by Johnna Crider, Teslarati Published Dec. 30, 2022 Tesla, Volkswagen and several other EV manufacturers qualify for the new 2023 U.
Here’s How Much Cold Temperatures Actually Affect EV Range
Written by Andrew Gutman, CarScoops Published Dec. 29, 2022 By now, it’s a fairly well-known fact that electric vehicles lose range at lower temperatures.
Colorado EV Plan Will Not Ban ICE Engines
Written by SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff Published Dec. 28, 2022 Despite being a CARB state, the current draft of Colorado's 2023 EV Plan will not follow California by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles.
Volkswagen to Unveil New Electric Car at CES 2023
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Dec. 28, 2022 Volkswagen plans to unveil a new electric vehicle Jan.
EVs Helped Keep Lights on At Dealership After Major Earthquake
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Dec. 28, 2022 After a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California and left about 70% of the homes and businesses without electricity, one dealership managed to keep the lights on with help from a couple of EVs.
5 Trends That Changed the Auto Repair Industry in 2022
Published Dec. 28, 2022 CCC Intelligent Solutions, Inc., recently took a look at the factors that had the biggest impact on the collision repair industry in 2022, many of which were financial.
Tesla Not Allowed to Call Software ‘Full Self-Driving’ in California
Written by Johnna Crider, Teslarati Published Dec. 28, 2022 California passed a new law banning Tesla from calling its software Full Self-Driving (FSD), after the state's Department of Motor Vehicles claimed calling it FSD was false advertising.
Buick Dealers in Rural Areas Move Toward Buyout Instead of EV Adoption
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Dec. 23, 2022 Buick dealers in rural areas are moving in favor of buyouts from General Motors instead of shifting toward EV adoption, dealerships said.
EVs Close to Gas Cars on Cost, But There Are Other Obstacles
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Dec. 21, 2022 Electric cars are finally at a point where they mirror their gas-powered cousins when it comes to the cost of ownership---EVs are cheaper to own, but they tend to cost more upfront.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalled Again Due to Fire Risk, But It's Not Battery-Related
Written by Andrei Nedelea, InsideEVs Published Dec. 21, 2022 General Motors announced it is voluntarily recalling just under 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for a potential fire risk.
USPS to Deploy 66,000+ EVs by 2028
Published Dec. 20, 2022 The United States Postal Service on Dec. 20 announced it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028.
PepsiCo to Deploy 100 Tesla Semis in 2023
Written by Johnna Crider, Teslarati Published Dec. 19, 2022 PepsiCo is planning to deploy 100 Tesla Semis in 2023 that it purchased in 2017, and will begin delivering products to customers such as Walmart and Kroger, PepsiCo Vice President Mike O’Connell said on Dec.
I-CAR Announces New Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 Course
Published Dec. 19, 2022 I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, on Dec. 19 announced open enrollment of its new Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 course.
Tesla Cybertruck 9,000-Ton Giga Press Parts Begin Arriving in Texas
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Dec. 19, 2022 Not long after an image of a Tesla Cybertruck body prototype was leaked from Gigafactory Texas, videos from the site now suggest the all-electric pickup truck’s 9,000-ton Giga Press is being delivered to the facility, suggesting Tesla is indeed on track to start the Cybertruck’s production next year.
California Investing $2.9 Billion to Double Number of EV Chargers
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published Dec. 16, 2022 The government of California has approved a $2.
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Hits 3,000 Model Y Production Per Week
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Dec. 16, 2022 Tesla Gigafactory Texas production hit 3,000 Model Y units per week, the company announced Dec.
Tesla, Nissan Get Top Reliability Scores Among EVs in Consumer Reports Survey
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Dec. 16, 2022 Consumer Reports gathered data from numerous surveys to see which electric vehicles were the most reliable, and Tesla and Nissan stood out.
GM’s Cruise Self-Driving Unit Hit with NHTSA Probe
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Dec. 16, 2022 General Motors’ self-driving unit Cruise has been hit with a probe from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for issues with its autonomous driving system.
Autonomy’s EV Subscription Service Makes Texas Debut
Published Dec. 15, 2022 Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, on Dec.
California’s Emissions Plunged Amidst Pandemic Restrictions, but Climate Gains May Not Hold
Published Dec. 15, 2022 California’s greenhouse gas emissions fell a remarkable 8.7% in 2020 amidst pandemic-induced economic disruptions and travel restrictions.
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