World NM: Tesla Model S/X Disappointing Deliveries Spell Trouble for Lucid and Other EV Startups001846

Tesla ended its best quarter yet on March 31, but one thing sticks out like a sore thumb from the carmaker’s sales and delivery report. Tesla failed to find customers for almost half of the Model S and Model X production, which is worrying. Not necessarily for Tesla but more so for other EV startups… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Model S/X Disappointing Deliveries Spell Trouble for Lucid and Other EV Startups001846

World NM: Toyota Discontinues the Camry in Japan, Global Version Will Receive a New Generation001845

Japan is where the kei car is king, partly due to legislation and equally due to the Land of the Rising Sun’s rather crowded urban jungle. Introduced as the Celica Camry in 1979, the long-running sedan will be sadly discontinued in this part of the world at the end of 2023. Toyota has recently notified… Continue reading World NM: Toyota Discontinues the Camry in Japan, Global Version Will Receive a New Generation001845

World NM: Chevrolet Camaro Gen Six Heads Off Into the Sunset, Collector’s Edition Confirmed001844

Camaro enthusiasts were understandably worried about the future of the iconic pony car ever since Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser took on a new role, leading electric vehicle development. Considering that General Motors didn’t bother improving the breed ever since, just about everyone knew that something was badly amiss. Gen Six rolled out in May… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet Camaro Gen Six Heads Off Into the Sunset, Collector’s Edition Confirmed001844

World NM: 2025 Dacia Bigster Compact SUV Confirmed With Renault CMF-B Underpinnings001843

A long time ago, when Japanese automaker Nissan was on the brink of going bust, French automaker Renault offered a helping hand in the form of a cross-ownership collaboration. Masterminded by Carlos Ghosn, the Renault-Nissan Alliance saved Nissan and also spawned the Common Module Family of vehicle architectures. Loosely inspired by the modular design of… Continue reading World NM: 2025 Dacia Bigster Compact SUV Confirmed With Renault CMF-B Underpinnings001843

World NM: After a Botched EV Push, General Motors Is in Deep Trouble001842

General Motors vowed to surpass Tesla as the number one EV maker in the U.S., and its plans look rock solid on paper. In reality, the carmaker is struggling to produce the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, its Ultium-based EVs, in significant numbers. To make matters worse, GM has announced a voluntary separation program… Continue reading World NM: After a Botched EV Push, General Motors Is in Deep Trouble001842

World NM: 2024 Ford Ranger Production Start Date Rescheduled001841

Originally intended for July 10th, the production start date of the all-new Ranger for the U.S. market has been postponed to August 7th. The latest fleet distribution news bulletin issued by the Ford Motor Company also reveals that the order banks will open on May 26th. The T6-based Ranger is expected to go out of… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Ford Ranger Production Start Date Rescheduled001841

World NM: Ford F-150 Lightning Production To Resume on March 13, Shipments Halted Indefinitely001840

Ford had to admit to a battery fire when it halted the F-150 Lightning production in the first week of February. Since then, the production line has remained idle as Ford and SK On, the battery cell supplier, looked for solutions. New reports indicate that Ford has decided to resume production on March 13. However,… Continue reading World NM: Ford F-150 Lightning Production To Resume on March 13, Shipments Halted Indefinitely001840

World NM: What Parts Shortage? Ford Ramps Up Production, Emphasizing EVs001839

Semiconductors and other parts aren’t nearly sufficient to go around for everybody. The automotive industry has been hit hard by this generalized shortage, with the Big Three in Detroit all redirecting their available allocations to their most profitable and popular vehicles. The Ford Motor Company has proudly announced that it’s going to increase production of… Continue reading World NM: What Parts Shortage? Ford Ramps Up Production, Emphasizing EVs001839

World NM: 2024 Ford Ranger U.S. Production Start Date Revealed, Order Banks Open 4/17/23001838

According to a fleet distribution news bulletin from the Ford Motor Company, the 2024 Ranger is due to enter production at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne on July 10th. The order banks will open on April 17th, which is a little over a month from the moment of reporting. Codenamed P703, the second-generation Ranger… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Ford Ranger U.S. Production Start Date Revealed, Order Banks Open 4/17/23001838

World NM: Tesla Increased Peak Production by 33% at Giga Berlin, Built 4,000 Model Ys in One Week001837

Tesla Giga Berlin had a rough start last year, with major delays and clashes with regulators and environmentalist groups. Despite all this, the American EV maker has managed to ramp up production and is now at 4,000 units per week. Just 10 weeks ago, Tesla reported a peak production of 3,000 cars per week. When… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Increased Peak Production by 33% at Giga Berlin, Built 4,000 Model Ys in One Week001837