Category: Automotive

Costs rose again in May for car owners and buyers — and it might not change soon

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Digital license plates go on sale in Michigan. Here’s what they offer

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Tesla faces demand for union-rights proposal at annual meeting

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Suit settled over mechanic’s death at Rochester Hills dealership

A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit against the owner of a Jeep Wrangler whose vehicle being controlled by a technician in the service center of a Rochester Hills dealership struck and killed another mechanic, the attorney for the family of the deceased confirmed Friday. Terms of the agreement in the civil case aren’t being… Continue reading Suit settled over mechanic’s death at Rochester Hills dealership

NEV sales regain mojo as COVID impact eases

NEV vehicles await loading for export in Shanghai. [Photo by SHEN CHUNCHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY] Industry association retains full-year purchase estimate of 5m vehicles Sales of new energy vehicles－NEVs－in China regained three-digit year-on-year growth last month after COVID-19 dampened the sector’s growth in April, with carmakers selling 447,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids, up 105.2 percent… Continue reading NEV sales regain mojo as COVID impact eases

China’s NEV sales double in May

BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [Photo by A QING/FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING — China’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales maintained rapid growth momentum in May amid the country’s efforts to rev up the auto industry, according to industry data released Friday. Last month, the country sold a total… Continue reading China’s NEV sales double in May

Sales of Chinese auto brands continue steady growth in May

BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [Photo by A QING / FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – Chinese car brands maintained steady expansion in sales and gained a larger market share in May 2022, industry data showed. A total of 620,000 Chinese-brand passenger cars were sold last month, up… Continue reading Sales of Chinese auto brands continue steady growth in May

China’s largest SUV maker sees sales growth in May

Great Wall Motors showcases a smart vehicle cabin at its headquarters in Baoding, Hebei province, on July 28, 2021. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] SHIJIAZHUANG – Great Wall Motor (GWM), China’s largest sport utility vehicle (SUV) and pickup manufacturer, posted a month-on-month rise of 48.9 percent in vehicle sales in May due to the resumption of… Continue reading China’s largest SUV maker sees sales growth in May

Lotus opens pre-order bookings for Hyper SUV Eletre in mainland

Lotus Eletre is now available for pre-orders. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Lotus unveiled the first all-electric intelligent Hyper SUV Eletre with 6 bespoke designers’ models and is now ready for pre-orders in the Chinese mainland region. Eletre features the brand’s unique aerodynamic design, track level hypercar leading performance and digitally-intelligent innovative technology, making it a… Continue reading Lotus opens pre-order bookings for Hyper SUV Eletre in mainland