Mercedes G-Class EV will use silicon battery tech to boost range
Mercedes is the first publicly announced automotive customer of battery start-up Sila Nanotechnologies, founded by an ex-Tesla engineer.
Former journalist, PR veteran, Automotive News staff member Dick Plumb dies at 97
Charles R. “Dick” Plumb, who headed public relations for Rockwell International’s automotive unit for more than two decades, has died. He was 97.
Why EV startups are facing a cash squeeze
After the SPACs boom on Wall Street, companies are having a tough time finding cash to actually produce cars.
NADA urges Congress to act on legislation targeting catalytic converter thefts
NADA and 12 other trade groups asked a House committee to hold a hearing on legislation known as the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act and to support the measure.
Rivian negotiating with seating supplier following lawsuit
A spokesperson for Rivian said Commercial Vehicle Group has “continued to supply seats to Rivian” and that the two companies are “discussing a resolution” to a dispute that prompted litigation in March.