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GM, Wolfspeed Partner to Leverage Silicon Carbide for Future EV Programs
General Motors and Wolfspeed, Inc. on Oct. 4 announced a strategic supplier agreement to develop and provide silicon carbide power device solutions for GM’s future electric vehicle programs.
Tesla Widens Legal Action Against Rivian Over Alleged Theft of Battery Secrets
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Tesla Inc. is widening its legal action against fellow electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., with the former accusing the latter of continuing to poach its employees and stealing “highly proprietary” technology related to batteries.
Petition for Tesla Vehicle Fire Investigation Rejected by NHTSA
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has effectively rejected a petition that called for an investigation into Tesla vehicle fires and how they may be related to its over-the-air software updates.
‘Who Pays for What?’ Survey: Many Auto Body Shops Don’t Bill for Labor to Drain, Refill Fuel Tanks, but Most That Do Get Paid
Industry trainer Mike Anderson of Collision Advice often suggests an auto body shop wishing to use the results of the “Who Pays for What?” surveys to train estimators or repair planners start by looking at the “not-included” operations listed in the survey reports for which a large percentage of other shops report being paid regularly.
Matt Meier Joins Driven Brands as Chief Digital and Data Officer
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced Oct. 4 that Matt Meier is joining the company as EVP, chief digital and data officer.
Crash Champions Adds 4 Locations in Wisconsin and Idaho
Crash Champions, LLC, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent collision repair companies, announced Oct. 4 it has acquired Wisconsin’s Pulera Collision Center, located at 7110 70th Court in Kenosha, and Idaho’s First Choice Collision Repair, consisting of three locations across the Boise metropolitan area.
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GM Plans to Become EV Software Leader, Expand EV Lineup to 20 by 2028: Reuters
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati
General Motors plans to set itself up as the leader of electric vehicle software and intends to tell investors at a meeting in early October, along with expanding its electric vehicle lineup to 20 models by 2028, as its focus shifts over the next several years in the U.S. market.
GM Reports 32.8% Decrease in 3Q Sales Compared to a Year Ago
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 446,997 vehicles in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2021, down 218,195 units from a year ago as a result of semiconductor supply chain disruptions and historically low inventories.
SCRS Quick Tip: Cavity Wax---When, How and Why
Mike Anderson of Collision Advice and Danny Gredinberg of DEG, in partnership with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), present Quick Tips for those in the collision industry.
Ford Collaborates with State Farm on Certified Collision Network Locator
Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) shops are now recognized as such and can be identified using the State Farm Select Service® Repair Assistant Locator as Ford continues to enhance its certified network.