BYD Co. LTD will invest $624 million in Brazil to build its first electric-car plant outside Asia as the Chinese giant seeks to extend its geographical reach amid a global surge in sales. The fully-electric and plug-in hybrid maker — which rivals Tesla Inc. as the world’s largest producer of EVs — plans to build… Continue reading Chinese EV powerhouse BYD to build first plant outside Asia in Brazil
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Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range
A new vehicle platform from Stellantis NV engineered for all-electric powertrains will offer sedans, crossovers and SUVs with more than 435 miles of range, the automaker said Wednesday. The STLA (pronounced “Stella”) Medium platform is one of four being created by the automaker for its next generation of EVs. It will underpin vehicles in what… Continue reading Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range
GM posts 19% year-over-year sales increase in second quarter
General Motors Co.’s sales in the second quarter increased 19% year over year, the Detroit automaker said Wednesday. With more inventory available on dealer lots this year after supply chain issues have calmed, in the April-to-June quarter GM sold 691,978 vehicles — including 15,652 electric vehicles — up from 2022’s second-quarter sales of 582,401. GM’s… Continue reading GM posts 19% year-over-year sales increase in second quarter
The fight for COLA: Why the UAW is pushing hard to restore long-lost benefit
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This company wants to make your next car automated for freeway driving for $1,500
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Ford’s product guru, veteran of tech heavyweights, riffs on Blue Oval’s electrified future
Dearborn — Across the room from Ford Motor Co. Product Development chief Doug Field was a pile of two-dozen auto parts, each with its own small computer and software written by the parts manufacturer. Field was hired away from running Apple Inc.’s secret auto project two years ago, and before that served as Tesla Inc.’s… Continue reading Ford’s product guru, veteran of tech heavyweights, riffs on Blue Oval’s electrified future
Stellantis U.S. sales increase 6% in second quarter
U.S. sales of the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and other vehicles rose 6% in the second quarter year-over-year, the first quarter the automaker increased sales in the country in two years. Stellantis NV sold 434,648 vehicles in the April-to-June quarter compared to 408,521 a year ago. Its U.S. brands except for Jeep all saw… Continue reading Stellantis U.S. sales increase 6% in second quarter
Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project
The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has taken a nearly 20% shareholding in a nickel and cobalt supplier in Norway as part of efforts to strengthen its electric-vehicle battery supply chain. The binding agreement, which is subject to closing conditions and is the latest minerals agreement for Stellantis NV, secures a 35%… Continue reading Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project
General Motors acquires Israeli battery software startup
General Motors Co. has acquired Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON Ltd. for an undisclosed amount, the Detroit automaker said in a news release Friday. ALGOLiON was founded in 2014 and received early support from the Israeli Innovation Authority, the support arm of the Israeli government, according to the release. The startup’s software uses data from… Continue reading General Motors acquires Israeli battery software startup
UAW’s legal team overhaul continues as Fain copes with federal investigations
Detroit — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain dumped attorneys from a Chicago law firm that was paid more than $3.2 million to handle the union’s response to a landmark federal corruption investigation after firing UAW General Counsel Abigail Carter and two members of the union’s legal team. Attorneys from Cotsirilos, Tighe, Streicker, Poulos &… Continue reading UAW’s legal team overhaul continues as Fain copes with federal investigations