People visit Ford’s all-electric SUV Mustang Mach-E at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, the United States, Nov. 22, 2019. Xinhua via Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor is increasing production and cutting prices of its electric Mustang Mach-E crossover, weeks after industry leader Tesla announced similar plans for its EVs. The… Continue reading Ford cuts prices on electric Mustang Mach-E, following Tesla’s lead
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Renault slashes Nissan stake as the automakers overhaul their decades-long alliance
Renault and Nissan automobile logos are pictured during the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2020 in Brussels. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images) Kenzo Tribouillard | Afp | Getty Images Automobile giants Renault and Nissan on Monday agreed to restructure their decades-long alliance, in a move that would see Renault’s shareholdings in Nissan… Continue reading Renault slashes Nissan stake as the automakers overhaul their decades-long alliance
Carmakers face a crossroads as they work to fit auto dealers into their EV plans
Customers wearing protective masks looks at the interior of a vehicle for sale at a Ford Motor Co. dealership in Colma, California, Feb. 1, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — As automakers chase Tesla-like profits on new electric vehicles, they face an existential question: how best to bring franchised auto… Continue reading Carmakers face a crossroads as they work to fit auto dealers into their EV plans
Tesla just notched its best week in a decade, as stock soars 33%
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., departs court in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla shares surged 33% this week, marking their best weekly performance since May 2013 and second best on record. The stock rose 11% on Friday to close at $177.88.… Continue reading Tesla just notched its best week in a decade, as stock soars 33%
Audi’s new EV is a luxury SUV with augmented reality that doubles as a pickup
Audi Activesphere EV concept Audi Audi’s new concept vehicle is an all-electric luxury SUV that uses augmented reality glasses and can double as a small pickup truck, signaling potential future technologies for the Volkswagen luxury brand. The rear glass of the “Activesphere” vehicle can slide forward, opening the flatbed trunk of the SUV and creating… Continue reading Audi’s new EV is a luxury SUV with augmented reality that doubles as a pickup
Tesla shares pop on ‘better than feared’ earnings results, demand outlook
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., departs court in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla shares rose nearly 11% Thursday, after beating on the top and bottom lines, despite mixed analyst sentiment about the electric-vehicle manufacturer’s outlook. Tesla cut prices at the… Continue reading Tesla shares pop on ‘better than feared’ earnings results, demand outlook
Elon Musk says a Chinese automaker will likely be second to Tesla: ‘They work the smartest’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at a delivery ceremony for Tesla China-made Model 3 in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 7, 2020. Ding Ting | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Elon Musk said that a Chinese automaker is likely to be the closest competitor to Tesla, while stressing the company is “winning in China” right… Continue reading Elon Musk says a Chinese automaker will likely be second to Tesla: ‘They work the smartest’
Toyota CEO and President Akio Toyoda to step down
Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Corp. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Toyota Motor‘s president and chief executive, Akio Toyoda, will step down from his post on April 1, to be succeeded by current Chief Branding Officer Koji Sato, the Japanese automaker said Thursday. Sato, 53, has been heading the Toyota… Continue reading Toyota CEO and President Akio Toyoda to step down
Demand for semitrucks is surging, and four companies stand to benefit
Semitruck makers have seen record demand for trucks in recent months and have pivoted from managing extremely tight supply constraints to filling orders now that parts are starting to flow more freely. “Demand for trucks is, I would say, unprecedented,” said David Carson, SVP of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America. “We’ve seen… Continue reading Demand for semitrucks is surging, and four companies stand to benefit
Tesla reports record revenue and beats on earnings
A Tesla dealership in Colma, California, Jan. 26, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Electric vehicle maker Tesla reported earnings after the bell, beating on both earnings and revenue. Shares were trading approximately flat after hours. Here are the results. Earnings (adjusted): $1.19 vs $1.13 per share expected, per Refinitiv Revenue: $24.32 billion vs… Continue reading Tesla reports record revenue and beats on earnings