The Year in Review – Key Data Points and Trends
2023 as seen from GlobalData data.
Vehicle Parts & Accessories
5 Signs Your Car AC Compressor Needs an Inspection
Are you wondering how you can tell if there is a problem with your AC compressor? If so, read on for 5 signs to look out for.
Benchmark: Li-ion Battery Boom Driving Fluorspar Demand
Fluorspar demand from the lithium-ion battery sector is expected to exceed 1.6 million tonnes by 2030, representing a significant portion of the overall market, according to Benchmark’s new Fluorspar Market Outlook. This mineral, primarily composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2), holds potential beyond its traditional uses in refrigerants, steelmaking and aluminum…
How To Maintain Vehicle Suspension Systems
Conducting a regular inspection of a vehicle’s suspension system can keep it in good shape for longer. This simple guide explains how to perform suspension maintenance.
6 Key Tips for Driving in Hot Weather
Driving in hot weather is risky and challenging for most drivers. This guide provides useful tips to help you when driving in hot weather.
Yamaha Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Outboard With Prototype Fuel System
Yamaha Motor unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. (Earlier post.) The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by deploying multiple technology…
Lithium Leader Albemarle Cutting Capex and Jobs in 2024 To Adjust to Market Conditions
Leading supplier of lithium and lithium derivatives Albemarle is cutting its planned capex in 2024 from approximately $2.1 billion in 2023 to the range of $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion as the company adjusts to changing end-market conditions, particularly in the lithium value chain. Morgan Stanley’s “Best of Lithium Index” shows…
Common Problems of the Ford Ranger
Are you a Ford Ranger owner, or are considering buying one? Learn how to identify and prevent these problems in this guide to the common problems of Ford Rangers.
Lotus Partners With Bosch and Mobilize To Give Customers Access to >600,000 European Charging Stations
Lotus announced two new pan-European charging partnerships to support the growing number of customers taking delivery of its electric vehicles. The company’s Eletre owners will be able tap into Bosch’s and Mobilize Power Solutions’ charging capabilities, enabling them to charge their hyper-SUV at home or on the move, providing them…
Everything You Need To Know About Buying EV Charging Equipment
EV chargers are essential for electric car owners. This blog provides what one needs to know about buying EV charging equipment by considering a few factors.
FreeWire Technologies To Offer Fast and Flexible EV Charging Solutions to GM Energy Commercial Customers
FreeWire Technologies, a developer of ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, (earlier post), announced a collaboration with GM Energy to accelerate the deployment of ultrafast EV charging infrastructure for GM Envolve fleet and commercial customers nationwide. This effort will help support GM Energy by providing a streamlined…
5 Common Benz M272 Engine Failures
The Benz M272 engine was used in Mercedes-Benz models from 2004 and 2014. Read on to learn about common issues related to the luxury brand’s engine model.
POSCO to Supply Drive Motor Cores to Hyundai, Kia in Europe
POSCO International (earlier post) has received an order for 1.03 million drive motor cores to be mounted on Hyundai-Kia Motors’ electric vehicle (Seltos class) to be produced locally for the first time in Europe from 2025 to 2034. 550,000 units of drive motor core will be supplied to Hyundai Kia…
How To Adjust LED Headlight Bulbs?
LED headlights have become increasingly popular in recent years, and they offer many advantages over traditional halogen bulbs. However, with this newer
Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil Active Air Skirt Technology To Help EVs Go Faster and Farther
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation unveiled the Active Air Skirt (AAS) technology that minimizes the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving, effectively improving the driving range and driving stability of electric vehicles (EVs). AAS is a technology that controls the flow of air entering through the lower part of…