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☆ NYC to give out 500 Apple AirTags for residents to put in their cars to combat car theft
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Laura Ly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Some Kia, Hyundai, and Honda models are getting stolen in New York City so often that the Mayor is giving out Apple AirTags to help residents track their vehicles. The city plans to distribute 500 AirTags to residents to place in their cars to combat car thefts in target neighborhoods, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Sunday. Adams made the announcement in a Bronx neighborhood that has seen over 200 car thefts this year alone – the highest of any precinct in the city. The Hyundai and Kia vehicles in question include the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, and the Kia Forte and Sportage, with 2015-2019 model years. So far this year, the NYPD has recorded thefts of 966 Kia and Hyundai cars – marking an increase of 819 cars since last year, Chell said.

☆ NYPD asks people to put Apple AirTags in their cars to help find stolen vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his police department have asked residents to help fight vehicle theft in the city by placing Apple AirTags in their cars. The New York City Police Department shared a video Sunday demonstrating how residents can use an AirTag to protect their vehicles. "AirTags in your car will help us recover your vehicle if it's stolen," the NYPD tweet said. "We'll use our drones, our StarChase technology & good old fashion police work to safely recover your stolen car. Adams said Sunday that AirTags are an "excellent" tracking device that he believes will help slow rates of car theft in the city.

☆ 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport: Camping, Anyone?
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Dan Neil | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ UK PM Sunak faces first test of comeback credentials in local polls
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Alistair Smout | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

With voters going through a cost-of-living crisis and inflation stubbornly high at about 10%, local council votes in much of England on May 4 give Labour an opportunity to prove their electoral credentials. Swindon has returned lawmakers representing the winning party at every national election since 1983, making it a bellwether and a key target for Labour, who chose the town for the launch of their local election campaign. "Whilst Sunak's personal poll ratings aren't great, they're not toxic in the way that his predecessors have been," he said. David Renard, the Conservative leader of Swindon Borough Council, said the national picture might hinder his attempts to focus the campaign on more local issues. In its town centre, many voters expressed unhappiness with the Conservatives but some had a degree of sympathy for Sunak personally.

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan will provide as much as $1.8 billion in subsidies for a slate of storage battery and chip-related projects, Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday, marking Tokyo's latest push towards greater supply chain security. The government plans to give up to 184.6 billion yen ($1.38 billion) in subsidies for eight storage battery-related proposals and up to 56.4 billion yen for two semiconductor-related projects, Nishimura told reporters. Among the proposals that it will subsidise is a plan by automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) and battery maker GS Yuasa Corp (6674.T) to invest about 430 billion yen to boost storage battery production, with the ministry providing up to 158.7 billion yen in subsidies for the project. "We have great expectations that this will lead to the stable supply of storage batteries and the promotion of GX (green transformation)," Nishimura said. In a statement, Honda, GS Yuasa and their 14-year-old battery joint venture Blue Energy Co Ltd, said they planned to start production in April 2027 and would start mass production in October 2027.

☆ Japan's Honda, GS Yuasa to invest $3 bln for battery development, build plant -Nikkei
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) and battery maker GS Yuasa Corp (6674.T) will invest over 400 billion yen ($2.99 billion) and team up to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and homes, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. The companies will start by building a new plant in Japan, targeting a production capacity of at least 20 gigawatt hours (GWh), the Nikkei added, without citing sources. Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry would provide a subsidy of about 150 billion yen, the newspaper added, without specifying whether that would be only for building the factory. GS Yuasa could not be immediately reached outside of regular office hours. ($1 = 133.9700 yen)Reporting by Daniel Leussink, Maki Shiraki and Elaine Lies; Editing by Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ After testing more than 25 electric cars, these 5 were the most fun to drive
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The electric Hummer, Porsche Taycan, Rivian R1T, and Pininfarina Battista are each a blast for different reasons. Kia EV6 GTThe 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Tim Levin/InsiderWarn your passengers to brace themselves before pinning it in Kia's new EV6 GT. The 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Porsche TaycanThe 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S. Tim Levin/InsiderPorsches are renowned for their superior driving dynamics.

☆ Japan's Honda Motor in strategic collaboration deal with TSMC
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Honda is seen during the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File PhotoTOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Honda Motor Co (7267.T) on Wednesday unveiled it struck a strategic collaboration agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (2330.TW) as part of steps the company was taking to secure a stable supply of semiconductors. Honda will build direct relationships with chip producers for the long-term stable supply of chips, chief executive Toshihiro Mibe said at a news conference where he laid out the automaker's business strategy. "Honda will work closely together with Tier 1 suppliers and semiconductor makers and move forward with drastic steps," Mibe said, adding it had reached a basic agreement on strategic collaboration with TSMC. Honda also said it planned to introduce four new electric vehicle (EV) models in Japan by 2026.

☆ Marquez to miss Spanish GP, hopes to return in France
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Marquez underwent surgery to his right hand after a collision in the season-opening race in Portugal last month and did not race in the last round in Texas. Honda said the six-times premier class champion underwent checks on Tuesday and the medical team advised him to continue his recovery and focus on a possible return for the French GP, scheduled for May 12-14. "Together with the medical team, we decided not to take any risks, to wait two more weeks and return in Le Mans." Marquez will be replaced by Iker Lecuona at the Spanish GP. Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru Editing by Bernadette BaumOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Every Generations' Favorite Car: Ford F-150, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Gen X (45 to 54 years old): Chevrolet Silverado2021 Chevrolet Silverado. ChevroletAfter the Silverado, the top cars for Gen X between the ages of 45 and 54 years old were the Ford F-Series, Ram, Toyota RAV4, and Tesla Model Y.

☆ China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

SHANGHAI, April 17 (Reuters) - China's auto market, the world’s largest, is accelerating toward an electric future – leaving established global brands stuck in the slow lane. China’s passenger car sales were down 13% in the first quarter, data from the China Passenger Car Association show. But sales of EVs and plug-in hybrids – an area where Chinese automakers led by BYD now dominate – were up 22%. BYD dominates China’s market for plug-in hybrids, cars that have a combustion engine but are capable of being charged and running for shorter distances on electric power. In a further threat to established brands, China’s exports are growing fast, led by EVs and PHEVs.

☆ A former Air Force pilot who now flies private jets shares what her job is like — it's not as glamorous as people may think
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Jordi Lippe-Mcgraw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Laura Schmutzer was in the Air Force and worked as a commercial pilot before moving to private jets. But as a private-jet pilot, Laura Schmutzer can attest there's more to it than people might expect. Commercial pilots must live close to or commute to major aviation hubs. Schmutzer said that between her private flights she can sneak in adventures like snorkeling. Laura SchmutzerLast-minute adventures between flights are possibleWhile being a private-jet pilot isn't always glamorous, there's sometimes time for spontaneous adventures.

☆ Rins wins in Texas after Bagnaia crashes out of the lead
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 (Reuters) - Alex Rins won the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin on Sunday after MotoGP world champion Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia, the Saturday sprint winner, crashed while leading from pole position. The Spaniard's surprise victory on a clear afternoon in Texas was a first for his LCR Honda team since Britain's Cal Crutchlow in Argentina in 2018. Italian Luca Marini, MotoGP great Valentino Rossi's half-brother, was second for the VR46 Ducati team and France's 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo completed the podium on a Yamaha. VR46's Marco Bezzecchi finished sixth to stretch his championship lead to 11 points over fellow Italian Bagnaia after three rounds. Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ The $25,000 electric vehicle is coming, with big implications for the auto market and car buyers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Tim Mullaney | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

And as the Biden administration pushes changes that seek to aggressively remake the car market in favor of EVs more quickly than previously anticipated. Tesla's lowest-priced model today is the Model 3 base MSRP of $41,990. There are also more financing options available in the auto loan market designed specifically for environmentally friendly cars. "There's nothing wrong with having a basic car as a first car. Tesla said its overall efforts have driven the cost of drive units, which include the car's electric motor, as low as $1,000.

☆ Bagnaia baffled after throwing away another 25 points
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 (Reuters) - MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia was baffled and angry after throwing away 25 points by crashing out of Sunday's Grand Prix of the Americas while leading from pole position. "For the second weekend in a row I don't know (how it happened)," Bagnaia, who won the Saturday sprint but is now 11 points behind Bezzecchi after three rounds, told BT Sport. I did many, many laps this weekend without having any issues, and then in the race just controlling, I crashed." Bagnaia said something different had happened on the bike compared to two weeks ago in Argentina, when he had pushed perhaps too hard and crashed out of second place. "It's true that our bike is so fast, so competitive, but then if you crash and you don't know why it doesn't help anything," he added.

☆ Bagnaia smashes lap record to take Americas GP pole
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Apr 14, 2023; Austin, TX, USA; Francesco Bagnaia (1) of Italy and Ducati Lenovo Team rounds turn 11 during the MotoGP second free practice at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY SportsApril 15 (Reuters) - Ducati's reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia smashed the circuit lap record to take pole position for the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. The factory team rider's best lap of two minutes 01.892 seconds, at an average speed of 162.8 kph, secured pole for Saturday's later sprint and Sunday's race at the Circuit of the Americas. LCR Honda's Alex Rins, second but 0.161 off the pole pace, and VR46 Ducati's Luca Marini completed the front row. Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez, VR46 Ducati's championship leader Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia's Alex Espergaro filled the second row.

☆ Honda granted stay of execution on Marquez penalty
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] MotoGP - Repsol Honda Team's Marc Marquez and CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team's Miguel Oliveira after crashing during the Portuguese Grand Prix - Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal - March 26, 2023 REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo/File PhotoApril 13 (Reuters) - The MotoGP's Court of Appeal has granted a stay of execution on a penalty imposed on Marc Marquez for the Spaniard's crash with Miguel Oliveira, MotoGP said on Thursday. Oliveira was in second place in the opening stages of the Portuguese MotoGP when six-times premier class champion Marquez locked up his Honda and barged straight into the RNF Racing rider as both crashed out of the race. The MotoGP's decision to carry forward the penalty was appealed by Honda. If the Court of Appeal is unable to reach a verdict before this month's Spanish MotoGP, Marquez will be eligible to compete in his home race if he has recovered from his hand injury. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Cars are selling below sticker price for the first time in years — and it's a sign car buying is finally getting better
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

March was the first time in months car buyers didn't shell out more than a vehicle was listed for. For comparison, just a year earlier, consumers were paying on average nearly $1,000 more than the sticker price for a new car. Exceptions include Honda and Kia vehicles, which continue to sell for between 3 and 6% over sticker price in the non-luxury market. In addition to the newfound difference in sticker price versus the price actually paid, new car prices have been trending downward overall for months now. March's average price paid is down from February's $48,558, January's $49,388, and December's $49,507.

☆ Pirro to replace Bastianini at Ducati for Americas GP
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] FTR MotoGP rider Michele Pirro of Italy (L) talks to his mechanic during a free practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang October 19, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad/File PhotoApril 12 (Reuters) - Ducati test rider Michele Pirro will replace the injured Enea Bastianini at this weekend's Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas, the factory team said. The clinic confirmed Bastianini would still need a few more weeks to fully recover, Ducati added. Pirro, 36, last raced at the Circuit of the Americas in 2016 as a stand-in for Danilo Petrucci at Pramac Ducati, finishing eighth. The fourth race of the season is the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on April 30.

☆ US government’s proposal to boost EV sales is challenging but not impossible
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

By 2032, electric vehicles would need to make up about two-thirds of all the new cars sold in America. And even as EV market share rises to two-thirds, it’s not like EVs will flood America’s roads overnight, he said. Reaching two-thirds EV market share mark by 2032 isn’t a sure thing, said Cantor, but it should be manageable. The increasing number of automakers entering the EV market will also help, said Ivan Drury, an industry analyst with Edmunds.com. General Motors also has a number of EV models coming in the next year or two.

☆ Some cars, including the Toyota Corolla and Ford Bronco, are worth up to $8,000 more used than if they were new
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Alexa St. John | Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But there are 14 used cars that cost more than their new versions, per a new iSeeCars analysis. A lightly used Toyota Sienna or Kia Carnival could cost thousands more than they do new. ToyotaToyota Corolla HybridUsed price: $27,809Difference used over new: $2,038Toyota SiennaUsed price: $50,978Difference used over new: $1,806The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE. Tim Levin/InsiderToyota RAV4 PrimeUsed price: $51,298Difference used over new: $1,726Toyota Corolla CrossUsed price: $30,636Difference used over new: $853The Kia Carnival. HondaHonda Accord HybridUsed price: $34,704Difference used over new: $152Chevrolet CorvetteUsed price: $84,827Difference used over new: $324Kia RioUsed price: $20,135Difference used over new: $27Honda AccordUsed price: $30,404Difference used over new: $16

☆ I used Turo to scale my business by renting out 6 'bread-and-butter' vehicles. Last year I made $72,000 and I earn money even when I'm not physically working.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

After getting laid off, Lavell Riddle started driving for Uber and Lyft to pay his bills. In 2021, he rented out five vehicles on the car-sharing app Turo to make additional income. Last year, Riddle earned $72,020 in income from renting out six cars on Turo, which Insider verified with documentation. One of my friends had just bought a personal vehicle and another vehicle to throw on Turo. People actually needed these vehicles, especially when there were no rental vehicles in my market and car prices were so expensive.

☆ These are the best cars for families of every size
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US News & World Report released its ranking of the best cars for families in 2023. US News & World Report on Tuesday issued its annual ranking of the best new cars for families. Best 2-Row SUV: Hyundai Santa FeThe Hyundai Santa Fe. HyundaiBest Hybrid Car: Toyota Camry HybridThe Toyota Camry Hybrid. Tim Levin/InsiderBest Hybrid SUV: Toyota Highlander HybridThe 2023 Toyota Highlander.

A new EV platform, if implemented, would be the result of a far-reaching review of Toyota's electric-car strategy undertaken last year. Its current production architecture, the e-TNGA system, was launched in 2019 and produces electric vehicles on the same assembly line as gasoline cars and hybrids. The briefing was given by the former chief competitive officer tasked with the EV strategy review, Shigeki Terashi, according to the person. So far it has fallen short - its initial battery EV, the bZ4X, suffered an early recall and has had only limited sales. GM sold more than 20,000 electric vehicles during the first quarter while Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus sold about 1,880 battery electrics.

☆ Honda recalls SUVs in cold weather U.S. states over rust risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Companies Honda Motor Co Ltd FollowApril 6 (Reuters) - Honda Motor (7267.T) said Thursday it is recalling 563,000 CR-V sport utility vehicles sold or registered in cold weather U.S. states because road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm. The recall covers 2007 through 2011 model year CR-V vehicles in 22 states and the District of Columbia where road salt is routinely used. Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Honda issued a recall for nearly 84,000 CR-V vehicles in Canada in 2019 for the same issue. In 2020, Honda repurchased a U.S. vehicle after observing rear frame rust and began to investigate the issue.

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