Polaris makes its first electric vehicle
Ranger ready by the end of the year
Motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle maker Polaris is to launch its first electric vehicle, with an aim to advance the company’s position in the electric vehicle market.
Hyundai bought chips when others did not
Thank goodness for crystal balls
Hyundai has so far avoided a chip shortage that has plagued global automakers, largely maintaining its stockpile of chips last year and even accelerating purchases towards the end, while their rivals did not.
Hyundai sticks solar panels on car roof
Extends life of car
Hyundai has extended the range of its latest electric car by sticking solar panels on the roof.
Japanese car makers not too worried about chip shortage
No problem for us
The global semiconductor chip shortage is not likely to significantly affect the financial profiles of Japan’s Toyota or Honda.
Volkswagen blames suppliers for chip shortage
Bad planning
Adolf Hitler's favourite car company Volkswagen, said bad planning on the part of its suppliers has compounded a computer chip shortage blighting the global auto industry, claiming it gave ample notice that the coronavirus’ hit to car production would be limited.