Category: US Motoring Press

Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China

Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of new senior chief designers Oliver Samson and Seungmo Lim as respective heads of its Europe and China Design Centers, effective April 1. Both have a wealth of experience drawn from tenures at some of the world’s most recognizable automotive brands, with whom Kia aims advance impactful design and… Continue reading Kia appoints new senior chief designers as heads of Global Design Centres in Europe, China

Stellantis to Recall Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s, Citing Airbag Issue

The automotive conglomerate Stellantis is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles — specifically Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s modeled from 2018 to 2021 — citing side airbags that could rupture and hurl shrapnel, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The documents say that airbags on both sides may have a… Continue reading Stellantis to Recall Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s, Citing Airbag Issue

Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Omar Marques | Getty Images A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate, writing in a judgement Monday that the “case is about punishing the Defendants for their speech.” X sued the research group in July, accusing it… Continue reading Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds

China’s Xiaomi will price its Tesla EV rival under $69,400, CEO says ahead of Thursday launch

Xiaomi’s first EV, the SU7, is on display at a Xiaomi Automotive delivery center on March 25, 2024 in Hefei, Anhui Province of China. Chinese tech company Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, the SU7, will be formally launched on March 28.  Ruan Xuefeng | Visual China Group | Getty Images Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun on Monday… Continue reading China’s Xiaomi will price its Tesla EV rival under $69,400, CEO says ahead of Thursday launch

Nissan looks to address ‘extreme market volatility’ with 30 new models, EV cost cuts

watch now Nissan is targeting an additional 1 million vehicle sales over the next three years and a 30% reduction in electric vehicle production costs by 2030, the Japanese carmaker announced Monday. In a new medium-term business plan, Nissan also said it would launch 30 new models by fiscal 2026, with 16 of these electrified.… Continue reading Nissan looks to address ‘extreme market volatility’ with 30 new models, EV cost cuts

Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

A major consumer watchdog has called for car dealers to be licensed after reports showed that used cars are among consumers’ most complained-about purchases. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), which trains trading standards officers, issued the demand for the first time in its latest manifesto. Although it couldn’t say what form such a system would… Continue reading Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

Revised business plan to bring 30 new Nissans by 2026

Nissan will launch 30 new cars over the next two years, as part of a revised business plan dubbed The Arc. Sixteen of them will use electrified powertrains, while 60% of Nissan’s current combustion-engined cars will be refreshed. Six all-new models are promised to be launched in Europe, with Nissan aiming for EVs to comprise 40% of its… Continue reading Revised business plan to bring 30 new Nissans by 2026

BYD’s seven millionth new energy vehicle rolls out, last million units in just 4 months

Barely four months after China’s BYD produced its six-millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) at the Zhengzhou factory on November 26, the company has rolled out its seven-millionth unit on March 25. The milestone vehicle is a Denza N7 and makes BYD the world’s first automaker to manufacture seven million NEVs. BYD produced its millionth NEV… Continue reading BYD’s seven millionth new energy vehicle rolls out, last million units in just 4 months

BYD’s seven millionth new energy vehicle rolls out, last million units in just 4 months

Barely four months after China’s BYD produced its six-millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) at the Zhengzhou factory on November 26, the company has rolled out its seven-millionth unit on March 25. The milestone vehicle is a Denza N7 and makes BYD the world’s first automaker to manufacture seven million NEVs. BYD produced its millionth NEV… Continue reading BYD’s seven millionth new energy vehicle rolls out, last million units in just 4 months