Cars once represented a pillar of the American dream — mobility and independence. But they’ve become something of a luxury product, and customers and auto dealers are growing frustrated. The average price for a car in the U.S. is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years, according to Kelley… Continue reading Why American automakers can’t make cheap cars
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Trump says Musk and Ramaswamy will lead government efficiency group
Elon Musk embraces Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Oct. 5, 2024. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that Elon Musk and former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy will lead an efficiency group when his second term begins in January. Trump wrote in a post that the… Continue reading Trump says Musk and Ramaswamy will lead government efficiency group
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
A provided image of Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group and RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, as the companies announce joint venture plans on June 25, 2024. Courtesy: Business Wire Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have released details of their previously announced joint venture ahead of the operations launching Wednesday. The companies in… Continue reading Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
GM’s newest EV is a Cadillac ‘baby Escalade’ called Vistiq
2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV GM DETROIT — General Motors‘ newest all-electric vehicle is a three-row SUV for its Cadillac luxury line, which the brand is dubbing a “baby Escalade.” The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq will be the last in a lineup of new EVs in the brand’s portfolio when it goes into production and arrives in dealer… Continue reading GM’s newest EV is a Cadillac ‘baby Escalade’ called Vistiq
GM’s Wall Street vindication is happening as it outperforms its peers in 2024
Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., during a news conference at the Hudson’s building in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, April 15, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors is proving it’s a standout among automakers this year as it continues to consistently outperform Wall… Continue reading GM’s Wall Street vindication is happening as it outperforms its peers in 2024
Tesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks during an unveiling event for Tesla products in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024, in this still image taken from a video. Tesla | Via Reuters Tesla has falsely suggested in social media posts that its cars are autonomous, potentially misleading and endangering drivers, according to… Continue reading Tesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns
Toyota says California-led EV mandates are ‘impossible’ as states fall short of goal
A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on Jan. 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT — Toyota Motor sounded the alarm Friday that California-led electric vehicle mandates that are set to start next year are “impossible” to meet and, if they’re not changed,… Continue reading Toyota says California-led EV mandates are ‘impossible’ as states fall short of goal
Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans
The Nissan ARIYA on the EV test track at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Shares of Japanese automaker Nissan tumbled as much as 10.12%, a day after the company posted downbeat quarterly results and said it would reduce global production capacity by 20%. Shares of the… Continue reading Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans
Rivian lowers earnings guidance after missing Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Rivian Automotive lowered its earnings forecast for the year after missing Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations, including a significant miss in revenue. Here’s how the company performed in the quarter, compared with… Continue reading Rivian lowers earnings guidance after missing Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations
Lucid slightly tops Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations amid widening losses
Brand new Lucid electric cars sit parked in front of a Lucid Studio showroom in San Francisco on May 24, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Lucid Group slightly beat Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations as the electric carmaker cuts costs ahead of plans to begin consumer production of a new SUV by the end of… Continue reading Lucid slightly tops Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations amid widening losses