Hyundai CEO Jae Hoon Chang (left) and José Muñoz, Hyundai president and global chief operating officer, attend the 2024 New York International Auto Show Michael Wayland | CNBC NEW YORK – Hyundai Motor is reevaluating its plans to exclusively produce all-electric vehicles at a new plant under construction in Georgia, an executive told CNBC on… Continue reading Hyundai considering hybrid vehicle production at $7.6 billion Georgia EV plant
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‘Too early to judge’: Global carmakers contend with closure at busiest U.S. auto port
The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. Michael A. McCoy | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Baltimore bridge collapse has prompted carmakers to assess operations after the closure of the busiest U.S. auto port. Many do not expect major disruptions so far. In a dramatic scene,… Continue reading ‘Too early to judge’: Global carmakers contend with closure at busiest U.S. auto port
Ford sees opportunity for Mustang as competitors abandon V8 engines
2024 Ford Mustang Source: Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor sees opportunity to grow Mustang sales as it becomes the last American muscle car with a traditional V8 engine, playing to generations of gearheads who’ve been drawn to the performance vehicles. The optimism comes after Mustang’s closest American competitors ended production of their muscle cars in… Continue reading Ford sees opportunity for Mustang as competitors abandon V8 engines
Nissan Motor slow in India so far, but ready to advance with alliance for bigger play: Makoto Uchida
Makoto Uchida, the global CEO and President of Nissan Motor Corporation says the brand may have been a bit slow and small in the past, but the company has “strengths” to “advance with its alliance in India.” Visiting India immediately after announcing its new mid-term vision coined Nissan Arc, which envisages India to play a… Continue reading Nissan Motor slow in India so far, but ready to advance with alliance for bigger play: Makoto Uchida
India not an easy market, Renault searching for secret sauce to success – CEO Luca de Meo
Luca de Meo, CEO, Renault Group claims that “India is not an easy market – and a lot of car makers have had to bite the dust,” yet, the French car maker is “not shying away from the market and is ready to bet on India for the future,” along with its alliance partner Nissan.… Continue reading India not an easy market, Renault searching for secret sauce to success – CEO Luca de Meo
McLaren previews big changes with future design language
McLaren Automotive has previewed a new design language that will be used on all future vehicles – and it has been conceived to enable the brand to expand into new segments. The new design trends will be represented by three exterior design signatures and a wraparound interior. They take inspiration from McLaren’s previous road cars and… Continue reading McLaren previews big changes with future design language
Volvo produces its last car with a diesel engine
Volvo has produced its last ever diesel-engined car, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand by 2030. As confirmed by the brand, the last diesel rolled off the brand’s production line at its Torslanda plant in Sweden on 26 March. This brings an end to Volvo’s 45-year relationship with diesel engines and makes it the first major ‘legacy’… Continue reading Volvo produces its last car with a diesel engine
New Renault Captur to be revealed next week
Renault has confirmed that it will reveal the new Captur on 4 April. The popular compact SUV is set to follow the smaller Clio in receiving a heavy update, as Renault targets an increased share of the critical segment. Renault product performance boss Bruno Vanel told Autocar: “We are not going to forget Captur. We are… Continue reading New Renault Captur to be revealed next week
India not an easy market, many had to bite the dust, Renault searching for secret sauce of success – CEO Luca De Meo
Luca de Meo, CEO, Renault Group claims that “India is not an easy market – and a lot of car makers have had to bite the dust,” yet, the French car maker is “not shying of the market and is ready to bet on India for the future,” along with its alliance partner Nissan. … Continue reading India not an easy market, many had to bite the dust, Renault searching for secret sauce of success – CEO Luca De Meo
Nissan will invest in Renault’s Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says: Report
Japan’s Nissan Motor will invest in Renault’s electric vehicle (EV) unit Ampere even after its listing plans fell through, while also evaluating its partnership with Honda Motor to further build its global EV expansion, Reuters reported. “We want to be a global (EV) player in the world,” Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida told reporters during a… Continue reading Nissan will invest in Renault’s Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says: Report