Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The new hybrid models, based on a modular hybrid system, make their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show and will appear on the market over the course of the year.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Despite several large facilities voting against the UAW labor contract negotiated with Detroit automakers, the deal has been ratified by union members from both General Motors and Stellantis. A full breakdown of the contracts will be available once voting has been deemed official.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2013

Audi will introduce an SQ5 model powered by a supercharged gasoline engine at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show; heretofore, the SQ5 was only powered by a 3.0-liter liter V6 TDI Biturbo diesel, and was not available in the US. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L New Audi SQ5.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. turbo is available with a six-speed manual transmission. Click to enlarge. The Sonic is offered in four-door and five-door variants. The Sonic offers an Ecotec 1.4L

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 9, 2012

That’s the message from Mercedes-Benz as it launches two new hybrid E-Class cars at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The E300 BlueTec Hybrid, available in sedan. The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTec Hybrid and Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid were first announced back in December, and essentially cater to different markets.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge. Set to go on sale in the US this spring, the new subcompact Fit is completely redesigned, featuring a sportier style. Retaining a similar exterior footprint to the current model, the new Fit is slightly shorter (-1.6

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, introduced its 85% Long Glass Fiber (LGF) Polypropylene (PP) concentrate product family for automotive semi-structural applications at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive TPO Conference in Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Jepp introduced the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe to Wrangler 4xe electrified lineup. Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. All of the Wrangler Willys 4xe power modes are available when the drivetrain is shifted to 4Lo.

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2022

Ford CEO Jim Farley has been named in Newsweek’s 2022 List of Greatest Auto Disruptors, capturing the title of Executive of the Year. Newsweek’s full list of its Greatest Auto Disruptors is available here. The post Ford CEO Jim Farley named in Newsweek’s list of Greatest Auto Disruptors as Exec.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

Toyota unveiled the eighth-generation Camry in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Sold in more than 100 countries, the Toyota Camry is the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and is the segment leader in many global markets where it is available.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. In the US, the BMW 530e iPerformance is the fourth member of a growing portfolio of iPerformance (PHEV) models already available at US dealers.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Detroit-based startup hoping to normalize robotic tire changes has filed for bankruptcy, perhaps offering hope to all the humans worried that they're about to be displaced by automation. RoboTire, which launched in 2019, had stated its intention to speed up vehicle maintenance for auto repair shops, fleet operators and dealerships.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2019

unveiled the new 2020 Passat at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today. To help keep occupants comfortable, Passat offers available heated front and rear seats, power driver’s seat with memory, and dual-zone Climatronic automatic climate control. Volkswagen of America, Inc., Together with the Beetle (21.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2019

At the Detroit Auto Show on Monday, Ford announced two new members of the 2020 Explorer lineup: the Explorer Hybrid and Explorer ST. Last week, Ford unveiled the new 2020 Explorer, featuring lighter, leaner and stronger construction with its broadest model lineup to date, equipped with more powerful and efficient EcoBoost engines.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2017

Such vehicles are available in other markets, but so far, not on sale from major makers in North America. When an automaker doesn't offer a vehicle for a specific market segment, sometimes the aftermarket will fill in the gap. In the U.S., all-electric commercial vans are one of those gaps.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

In its “2012 Outlook: US Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers”, Fitch assigns the industry a Positive Rating, expecting the credit profiles of the US OEMs and auto suppliers to generally strengthen in 2012, assuming that global economic conditions do not weaken materially from current trends. to be seen throughout the US auto sector.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2015

The company is displaying the CAMISMA seat prototype, which achieves a more than 40% weight reduction against conventionally manufactured seat structures without compromising safety properties, at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The CAMISMA research project will run until the spring of 2015.

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All Cars Electric

JANUARY 11, 2011

If the shots we showed you last year of Mercedes-Benz’s electric offering on the now iconic SLS AMG super-car were enough to get your juices flowing, you’ll be pleased to know that Mercedes announced yesterday at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that the all-electric SLS AMG E-Cell will be available for order in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2022

Built at the new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack plant, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is scheduled to start arriving in Jeep dealerships in spring of 2022. When wheel slippage is detected, as much as 100% of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most traction. Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe. 1 crawl ratio; and.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

During its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, BMW announced that the new BMW 530e plug-in hybrid iPerformance ( earlier post ) will be available starting at $51,400; the all-wheel drive BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan will start at $53,700, plus $995 Destination and Handling.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Speaking at the organizations’s annual press conference at the Detroit Auto Show, Wissman observed that the 16% share of the electric car market is roughly double the German OEM’s share of the total light vehicle market. Most of the German models are plug-in hybrids.).

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

Like the concept, the production Charger Daytona will get a unique rear “R-wing,” an available panoramic glass roof, and an aerodynamic grille design that improves airflow and generates downforce. The automaker is expected to hand out more information at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in September.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2014

The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney said today. Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

Volkswagen is presenting a fully autonomous, electric Microbus concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. BUZZ shown in Detroit can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 99 mph. Like the compact I.D. Buzz is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

The Q3 will make its US debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next week; Audi originally unveiled the Q3 in April 2011. Front wheel drive is standard, Audi quattro permanent all-wheel drive is available. There are three drive select modes: Comfort, Dynamic, and Auto. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Volkswagen is unveiling the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the kickoff of an SUV product offensive that will significantly expand the range of vehicles offered, especially in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. If 220V is available a full charge with 12A takes 3.5 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Recharging time varies with the current.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Other available modes are: offroad, where all-wheel-drive is permanently engaged; charging; and EV mode (E-mode), where it drives as an electric vehicle. Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2016

The all-new Volvo S90 will make its public debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week and will be available in US retailers later in 2016. The second generation Pilot Assist on the S90 will allow these functions to work up to highway speeds (80 mph, 129 km/h) without the need for a pilot car.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Image: Voltpost EV charging company Voltpost ‘s “first-of-a-kind” lamppost EV charger is now commercially available in major US metro areas. The New York and San Francisco-based company is developing and deploying EV charging projects in US cities like New York, Chicago, Detroit, and others this spring. Get started here. –ad*

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

It comes equipped with the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain. Several battery and drive axle options are available with range options of 155, 220, or 230 miles, and the battery can be charged to 80% in as little as 90 minutes. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here. –

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). All available sensor information is processed by the zFAS. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Infiniti unveiled its Q Inspiration Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Q Inspiration Concept is meant to demonstrate future technologies and will not be available for sale.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

billion in five of its existing Michigan plants, and will work with the city of Detroit and state of Michigan on building a new assembly plant within city limits. The city of Detroit has 60 days to meet the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding, which requires the acquisition of property critical to the execution of the Mack project.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Tesla’s employee pay increase comes as the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) turns its sights on all-electric car manufacturers. Last year, the UAW successfully struck negotiations with the big Detroit 3: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2017

The best-selling pick-up features new front and rear styling, advanced driver assistance technologies—including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection—and improved engines. The 2018 F-150 also adds an available all-new 3.0-liter The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The news comes as the latest amidst strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union targeting Ford, GM and Stellantis. Following the UAW strikes at a GM assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri last Friday, the automaker said on Wednesday that it doesn’t have work available for its Fairfax, Kansas workers, according to NBC News.

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