Tesla continues the downward trend in the first quarter, with the worst quarterly deliveries in almost three years (336K units) and the biggest sales slump in history (-13% YoY). The numbers were significantly below Wall Street estimates, as well as Tesla-compiled consensus. What’s worse is that Tesla’s bet on the Cybertruck backfired spectacularly. The way… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Deliveries Plunge to Lowest Level in Almost Three Years, Cybertruck Is Toast001926
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World NM: Hyundai Ioniq 9 Electric Family Hauler Now in Production at Hyundai Metaplant America001925
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has recently celebrated its grand opening. What originally seemed to be a rather boring press release actually offered an update on the Kia EV9-twinned Ioniq 9, which is now in production at the Georgia-based facility. Less than two years after breaking ground, Metaplant started production of the (continue reading…) Go… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Ioniq 9 Electric Family Hauler Now in Production at Hyundai Metaplant America001925
World NM: 2025 BMW M5 Production Split Evenly Between Station Wagon and Sedan Body Styles001924
The G99 is the first wagon-bodied M5 in ages. BMW last offered such a vehicle in 2010 with the V10-powered E61, of which approximately 1,000 units were produced versus a little over 19,500 sedans. According to Sylvia Neubauer of BMW M, the G99 is far more popular, with production currently split evenly between it and… Continue reading World NM: 2025 BMW M5 Production Split Evenly Between Station Wagon and Sedan Body Styles001924
World NM: Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Production Moving to the Modena Plant001923
Currently produced in Turin, the GranTurismo and GranCabrio will soon hail from the Italian automaker’s underused Modena facility. According to sources close to Stellantis NV, this move will enable Fiat 500 Hybrid production at the Turin assembly complex. Although Fiat isn’t doing particularly great in terms of sales, Maserati is performing as poorly as it… Continue reading World NM: Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Production Moving to the Modena Plant001923
World NM: Gasoline-Powered Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Order Books Closing on May 31001922
We’re getting close to the finale of what initially seemed to be a promising era for Alfa Romeo. As per a memo sent to Italian dealers, the order books for the gasoline-powered versions of the Stelvio crossover and Giulia sedan will close in a matter of months. The V6-engined Giulia Quadrifoglio performance-oriented model will be… Continue reading World NM: Gasoline-Powered Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia Order Books Closing on May 31001922
World NM: Nissan Japan Is No Longer Accepting Orders for the R35 GT-R001921
The V6-powered R35 is getting increasingly closer to the proverbial end of the road. Nissan Japan has recently confirmed that orders are no longer being accepted in the automaker’s home market. While that may be interpreted as nothing more than a sold-out model year for Japan, it most definitely isn’t the case. “We would like… Continue reading World NM: Nissan Japan Is No Longer Accepting Orders for the R35 GT-R001921
World NM: 2026 Jeep Gladiator 4xe and Wrangler 4xe Allegedly Getting 215-HP Electric Motor001920
Initially believed to come out for model year 2025, the Gladiator 4xe has been pushed back to 2026 over unknown reasons. It will be joined by the Wrangler 4xe sport utility vehicle, although with a bit of extra oomph. Mopar Insiders heard through the grapevine that Stellantis will use a new hybrid automatic transmission for… Continue reading World NM: 2026 Jeep Gladiator 4xe and Wrangler 4xe Allegedly Getting 215-HP Electric Motor001920
World NM: 2025 Skoda Enyaq Starts Production, It’s Available With Two Battery Options001919
Twinned with the ID.4 and ID.5 from the Volkswagen brand, the facelifted Skoda Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe have recently entered series production. The Czech automaker assembles them at its main plant in Mlada Boleslav, where Skoda also produces the slightly more compact Elroq crossover. Revealed in January 2025, the refreshed Enyaq is assembled on the… Continue reading World NM: 2025 Skoda Enyaq Starts Production, It’s Available With Two Battery Options001919
World NM: Ram Pushes Back 1500 Ramcharger Production Yet Again001918
In the first instance, Stellantis pompously announced that Ram’s very clever 1500 Ramcharger extended-range truck will drop in the fourth quarter of 2024. The colossus formed by the merger between PSA and FCA then said first half of 2025 as it pushed back the 1500 REV all-electric truck to 2026 while also canning the long-range… Continue reading World NM: Ram Pushes Back 1500 Ramcharger Production Yet Again001918
World NM: GM To Pause 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Production for Four Weeks Through May 2025001917
The facility where GM produces the 2025 Corvette will be closed for no fewer than four non-sequential weeks through May 2025. As per confirmed information, Bowling Green Assembly will be shuttered for the weeks beginning on February 24th, March 17th, March 24th, and May 19th. Mid-Engine Corvette Forum big kahuna John understands that General Motors… Continue reading World NM: GM To Pause 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Production for Four Weeks Through May 2025001917