Turns Out, With Amazon’s CEO, Elevating Big Sums Of Cash Is Simple

The EV panorama has been buzzing with information of Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup that lately emerged from the shadows with a daring proposition: an reasonably priced, no-frills electrical pickup truck priced round $20,000. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos via his funding agency, Bezos Expeditions, Slate has crammed its battle chest by securing $700 … Read more

Håkan Samuelsson Returns As Volvo Automobiles’ CEO For The Subsequent Two Years

Volvo Automobiles’ previous CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, will probably be returning to guide the corporate for the following two years, changing the automaker’s present chief, Jim Rowan. Based on Volvo’s official press launch and a contributing Reuters report, the Swedish automaker hopes Samuelsson’s long-time expertise will assist the corporate climate the Trump Administration’s tariffs, in addition … Read more

Remnants Of Bankrupt Canoo Could Be Bought By CEO

Back in late January, startup electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo, whose clients included the U.S. Army and NASA, filed for bankruptcy, an ignominious end to a company that showed enormous promise early in its history. But the story of Canoo and its cute electric pickup and cargo vehicle may not be over just yet, because reportedly … Read more

Rivian CEO Details Coming Level 3 Autonomous Driving Tech

During a call with investors this past week, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe went into a lot of detail about the carmaker’s coming autonomous capability. He argued that a great deal of technological horsepower needs to be on board for Rivian to deliver safe, Level 2+ autonomy. In autonomy “speak” L2+ means hands-off, eyes-on-the-road driving. What’s … Read more

BYD CEO Says Chinese EVs Are Ahead By Three- To Five Years

In the U.S. at least, Wang Chuanfu is not a household name like Henry Ford or Elon Musk, but he’s no less important than these automotive pioneers. Chuanfu is the chief executive officer of Chinese automaker BYD, the top-selling car brand in China, and the No. 1 manufacturer of electric vehicles in this massive Asian … Read more

Jeep CEO Confirms Cherokee Midsize Successor Will Be Its First Hybrid

If you’ve been wondering when Jeep was going to replace its midsize Cherokee model, wonder no more, as its successor is due sometime this year. While catching up with Jeep CEO, Bob Broderdorf, during the media drive for the Wagoneer S, he noted that launching a new midsize model for 2025 is one of his … Read more

Scout CEO Reveals Range, Other Details For Harvester Range Extender

The Jeep Wrangler is a fabulous off-roader that’s been in production for decades. Providing some stiff competition, Ford revived its legendary Bronco SUV a few years ago, as did GM with its new Hummer EV models. If you enjoy singin’ mud or getting dirty creeping along rutted trails, there have probably never been more excellent … Read more