Posts by: Jamal Parpia

Hyundai Jumps into the Eco-Friendly Car Market

From the day of its inception, Hyundai has had more than its share of ambition. The carmaker reminded the auto world of this when it announced its plans to have 26 alternatively fueled cars and SUVs on showroom floors by the year 2020. Rumors reveal that of these alternatively powered vehicles, six of them will be electric while two models will operate by hydrogen fuel cells. The intention to shi

Michigan to Rebrand as Center of Automotive Innovation

On June 1, 2016, Michigan Gov. Snyder unveiled a new branding campaign for his state. This campaign will be called Planet M and is aimed at promoting Michigan as the world’s center for innovative transportation and mobility research of the future. This unique campaign highlights Michigan’s strengths as well as its rich history of being a forerunner in automotive advancements, its capacity to manu

New Report Reveals Software Issues to Blame for Many Car Recalls

Financial advisory firm Stout Risius Ross released their 2016 Automotive Warranty and Recall Report recently. This report is the auto industry’s most comprehensive study of the recall risks, trends, and costs. In order to complete the report a variety of information is used, including data from recalls, financial reporting, international campaigns, technical service bulletins, and investigations.

Suggested Legislation in Norway May Ban Gas-Powered Cars

As more and more consumers are making the switch to electrical options to reduce their carbon footprints, automakers are developing new vehicles to satisfy such trends. More and more major manufacturers are focusing on providing consumers with vehicles that run on electricity to reduce the need for fossil fuels. Though there have been hurdles to cross, the vast majority of the efforts have resulte

Trends Shaping the Development of Electric Vehicles

As more and more people are turning away from gasoline power in favor of more ecologically friendly solutions, the automobile industry is one of the most definitively affected fields. History is frequently being made in electrical car developments, and the recent release of the Tesla Model 3 has resulted in the biggest preorder in automotive history. Within days of the car's launch, over 400,000 p