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Walberg bill would bar EPA from implementing strong new emission rules
Washington — U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, introduced a bill Thursday that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing strong new emissions standards that would push the auto industry toward electric vehicles. The legislation, dubbed the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, would also amend the Clean Air Act to say that regulations… Continue reading Walberg bill would bar EPA from implementing strong new emission rules
Stellantis signs term sheet with NioCorp for rare-earth mineral supply
Stellantis NV and a Colorado-based miner have signed a rare earth term sheet in hopes of a definitive agreement to supply domestically needed minerals for electrification. The sheet envisions an agreement for supply over 10 years of specific amounts of neodymium-praseodymium oxide, dysprosium oxide and terbium oxide that NioCorp Developments Ltd. aims to produce at… Continue reading Stellantis signs term sheet with NioCorp for rare-earth mineral supply
Ford’s Q2 sales gains round out rosy auto sales reports
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GM delivered over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2, up 9% from last year
General Motors Co. and its joint ventures in China saw a 9% increase in sales during the second quarter, the automaker said Thursday. During the April-to-June quarter, GM sold 526,200 vehicles, up from 484,200 reported in the second quarter of 2022 — when the industry was still struggling with supply issues affecting production and limiting… Continue reading GM delivered over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2, up 9% from last year
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Like the most powerful diesel, the petrol GLC 300 offers 254bhp but is slightly quicker, officially sprinting from 0-62mph in 6.3sec. But it doesn’t feel as sprightly as the numbers suggest and that’s largely due to the standard-fit nine-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, it hesitates so much off the line that our test car even… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Confirmed: Ford Fiesta production to end tomorrow
The final Ford Fiesta will roll off the production line tomorrow, Friday 7 July, following the company’s decision late last year to axe the popular supermini. It brings 47 years and eight generations of the Fiesta to an end. The final two Fiestas will remain with Ford. One will join the firm’s international heritage fleet, based at… Continue reading Confirmed: Ford Fiesta production to end tomorrow
Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report
German luxury car maker Audi will launch the Q8 e-tron electric SUV in India next month as part of its efforts to expand its electric vehicle lineup in the country. The Q8 e-tron will be available in two body types: the SUV and the Sportback. Both will have a 114 kW battery, giving them a… Continue reading Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report
Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report
German luxury car maker Audi will launch the Q8 e-tron electric SUV in India next month as part of its efforts to expand its electric vehicle lineup in the country. The Q8 e-tron will be available in two body types: the SUV and the Sportback. Both will have a 114 kW battery, giving them a… Continue reading Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report
Opportunity in India huge in terms of scale, Triumph will cater to a younger audience in the future: Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO
Nick Bloor, the global CEO of Triumph Motorcycles says in order to be a truly global two-wheeler company – one needs to have a significant presence in India. Speaking at the press conference on the launch of the Bajaj Triumph Speed X 400, and the Scrambler 400, Nick Bloor, CEO, Triumph said that the Indian… Continue reading Opportunity in India huge in terms of scale, Triumph will cater to a younger audience in the future: Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO