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New UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock makes history, aims for transparency
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Stellantis CEO says electric vehicle tech costs could mean smaller market for new cars
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Ram 1500 electric pickup concept described as ‘brutiful’
Ram Trucks’ first electric pickup might be set to answer those wondering about its capabilities. The Stellantis brand planned to unveil its concept version, formally the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle concept, on Thursday at CES in Las Vegas and said the truck would be built on a platform that it has said can manage… Continue reading Ram 1500 electric pickup concept described as ‘brutiful’
Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
Ford Motor Co. reported Thursday a decrease in U.S. sales for the final three months of 2022 and for the overall year, compared with 2021 — including F-Series truck sales. Still, the Dearborn automaker maintained its truck dominance against the Chevy Silverado and Ram built by Stellantis, which is notable because massive truck profits fund… Continue reading Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
EVs dominate, but gasoline engines still play a role in Free Press vehicles of the year
Electric vehicles dominated new vehicle introductions in this year, but the internal combustion engine will be around for years, and it still powers some exceptional vehicles. That came home to me as I evaluated finalists for both the Free Press and North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. Automakers have shifted… Continue reading EVs dominate, but gasoline engines still play a role in Free Press vehicles of the year
Stellantis reports a decline in U.S. sales but makes gains in EV sales
Stellantis reported Wednesday that U.S. new vehicles sales in the fourth quarter declined 16% to 347,669 vehicles sold, making six consecutive quarters of sales dips, compared with the year-ago period. For the full year, sales also plummeted 13% compared with 2021 to 1,547,076 vehicles as the automaker struggled against the industry’s various supply shortages that… Continue reading Stellantis reports a decline in U.S. sales but makes gains in EV sales
Southfield auto lender accused of predatory deals, setting up buyers to fail
Southfield-based Credit Acceptance Corp., which made its mark offering auto loans to those who have bad credit and might not qualify for an auto loan otherwise, is accused by regulators of making predatory deals that set financially vulnerable buyers up to fail. The auto loans for the used cars carry “exorbitant interest rates, are loaded… Continue reading Southfield auto lender accused of predatory deals, setting up buyers to fail
GM reports gains in full-year sales, but experts say car buyers to see deals in 2023
General Motors reported a sales gain for the fourth quarter and all of 2022 in what has been a turbulent year as parts shortages kept inventory levels low, hobbling new car sales in the first half only to recover later in the year to help the automaker hang onto its U.S. sales crown. GM said… Continue reading GM reports gains in full-year sales, but experts say car buyers to see deals in 2023
GM increases price on both Chevrolet Bolt EV models, citing higher costs
General Motors is boosting the price for the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV by hundreds of dollars due to increased pressures on prices across the industry. The move, effective Monday, came about six months after the automaker dramatically slashed entry prices for both all-electric vehicles by about $6,000. “Due to ongoing industry-related pricing pressures, the Chevy Bolt… Continue reading GM increases price on both Chevrolet Bolt EV models, citing higher costs