The Dacia Spring – Europe’s cheapest electric car – will go on sale in the UK in summer 2024, arriving with significant design and technology upgrades to help it fend off competition from newer European-designed EVs. Confirmation of the car’s UK launch comes around two years since it arrived in Europe, and following several strong hints from… Continue reading Dacia Spring city EV finally confirmed for UK sales
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ZF inks long-term supply pact with Volta Trucks
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division and Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, have announced a long-term agreement, for some of the core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero. “Agile, new truck manufacturers like Volta Trucks need strong partners in their supplier base helping them to reduce R&D costs… Continue reading ZF inks long-term supply pact with Volta Trucks
Valeo’s new wiper blade made from natural, renewable and recycled materials
Valeo has launched Canopy, the first wiper designed to reduce CO2 emissions by 61% compared to a Valeo wiper blade representative of the majority of wiper blades commercialised in the European market. The company says the performance has been verified by Bureau Veritas. Valeo Canopy’s rubber blade is made of more than 80% natural, renewable or… Continue reading Valeo’s new wiper blade made from natural, renewable and recycled materials
Stellantis says deal reached with Canadians on massive Windsor, Ontario battery plant
Stellantis says construction on an electric vehicle battery plant will resume in Windsor, Ontario, after an agreement was reached in what had become a very public tussle with Canadian officials over investment support. Details on the agreement were not immediately released, but the company, which is involved in the project through a joint venture with… Continue reading Stellantis says deal reached with Canadians on massive Windsor, Ontario battery plant
GM keeps US sales crown, surges with 19% gain in 2nd quarter
General Motors reported a 19% sales gain Wednesday for the second quarter and it dominated the U.S. auto industry in sales for the first half with 1.3 million vehicles sold, an 18% year-over-year gain. Through half of 2023, GM sold 581,114 pickups and large SUVs, which comprised about 45% of GM’s total 1,295,186 new vehicles… Continue reading GM keeps US sales crown, surges with 19% gain in 2nd quarter
Stellantis says Jeep, Chrysler models will use automaker’s first EV platform
Stellantis unveiled its first battery-electric vehicle platform Wednesday, one that company leaders said would power future Chrysler and Jeep vehicles. The STLA Medium platform, one of four that the automaker has committed to producing for EVs, would manage more than 435 miles of range using a 400-volt electric vehicle architecture, the company said in its… Continue reading Stellantis says Jeep, Chrysler models will use automaker’s first EV platform
G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter
Some of the country’s biggest automakers reported big sales increases for the second quarter on Wednesday, the strongest sign yet that the auto industry was bouncing back from parts shortages and overcoming the effects of higher interest rates. General Motors, the largest U.S. automaker, said it sold 691,978 vehicles from April to June, up 19… Continue reading G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter
GM second-quarter sales increase 18.8% as supply chain stabilizes
2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 GM DETROIT – General Motors’ U.S. vehicle sales increased by 18.8% in the second quarter compared with subdued results a year ago when the automaker was battling supply chain issues. The Detroit automaker reported sales Wednesday of 691,978 new vehicles from April through June. That compared with 582,401 vehicles during… Continue reading GM second-quarter sales increase 18.8% as supply chain stabilizes
Chinese EV powerhouse BYD to build first plant outside Asia in Brazil
BYD Co. LTD will invest $624 million in Brazil to build its first electric-car plant outside Asia as the Chinese giant seeks to extend its geographical reach amid a global surge in sales. The fully-electric and plug-in hybrid maker — which rivals Tesla Inc. as the world’s largest producer of EVs — plans to build… Continue reading Chinese EV powerhouse BYD to build first plant outside Asia in Brazil
Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range
A new vehicle platform from Stellantis NV engineered for all-electric powertrains will offer sedans, crossovers and SUVs with more than 435 miles of range, the automaker said Wednesday. The STLA (pronounced “Stella”) Medium platform is one of four being created by the automaker for its next generation of EVs. It will underpin vehicles in what… Continue reading Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range