Ed Garsten is a metro Detroit-based reporter who covers autos and mobility. He’s covered the standup strikes against the Detroit Three automakers by the UAW, urban air mobility and rise of autonomous trucking. Previously he led auto coverage at CNN as its Detroit Bureau Chief
Archer, Electra, Vashon Announce Partnership, Plant, Camper Plane
Archer Aviation and Electra Aero used the Farnborough Air Show to make announcements on new aircraft and production facility. Elsewhere, Vashon unveiled a camper plane.
Infiniti VP Reveals Brand’s Major Model Expansion, Hybrid Plans
Infinit, Nissan's luxury brand, is on a path to greatly expand its product line and fully embrace hybrids, its new vice president revealed in a wide-ranging interview.
Brunswick’s AutoCaptain Takes Over Boat Docking With AI Help
Brunswick Corp's Simrad AutoCaptain is taking the scare out of docking and undocking recreational boats by doing the task autonomously using AI and other technology.
Feds Put Pressure On Developers To Make Robotaxis Safer
A federal official wants developers of robotaxis to find ways to stop them from interfering or colliding with emergency vehicles, but some blame more than the cars.
Rivian Uses Creative Subtraction To Add Features To The New R2
Rivian used a myriad creative design and engineering methods to take cost and weight out of the new electric R2 SUV in order to keep its price at an attractive level.