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
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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
GM posts 19% year-over-year sales increase in second quarter
General Motors Co.’s sales in the second quarter increased 19% year over year, the Detroit automaker said Wednesday. With more inventory available on dealer lots this year after supply chain issues have calmed, in the April-to-June quarter GM sold 691,978 vehicles — including 15,652 electric vehicles — up from 2022’s second-quarter sales of 582,401. GM’s… Continue reading GM posts 19% year-over-year sales increase in second quarter
The fight for COLA: Why the UAW is pushing hard to restore long-lost benefit
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Triumph Motorcycles could potentially sell half a million to a million units in the years to come – says Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto
Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto says Triumph Motorcycles can potentially sell half a million-to-million units globally in the times to come and his company would “want to be part of the journey.” Speaking to the media post the launch of Speed 400 in Pune, executed after five years of exhaustive work, Bajaj said, “The… Continue reading Triumph Motorcycles could potentially sell half a million to a million units in the years to come – says Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE replaces C-Class, E-Class coupes
The CLE will initially be sold in coupé form only, but Mercedes also plans to launch a CLE convertible with an automatic multi-layered fabric hood later this year. UK pricing for either model has yet to be announced, but it is expected to sit above the £50,000 mark. New Mercedes CLE first ride Where there… Continue reading 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE replaces C-Class, E-Class coupes
Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be final A110
The limited-run Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be the final edition of the fabled sports car, Alpine’s head of marketing and sales confirmed at its launch in Enstone. Speaking to Autocar, Bruce Pillard said: “You’re going to see numerous limited editions coming. Like the Enstone Edition, we still have surprises down the road.”… Continue reading Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be final A110
Vauxhall to reveal next Experimental concept at Munich motor show
Vauxhall sibling brand Opel will show its next concept car, named simply the Experimental, at the Munich motor show in September. Created at the firm’s design centre in Rüsselheim, Germany, it will preview the next evolution of the brand’s design identity. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “As the name indicates, the Opel Experimental will give… Continue reading Vauxhall to reveal next Experimental concept at Munich motor show
Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers
Greater incentives are needed for private buyers to adopt electric cars as rapidly as businesses and fleets, according to the UK car industry’s body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In June, battery-electric car sales increased 39.4% compared with the same month a year ago, to 31,700 units. This rise in uptake was driven… Continue reading Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers
Fisker Ronin: five-seat GT lands 3 August with 600-mile range
American EV firm Fisker will unwrap its new Ronin grand tourer on 3 August, claiming it will tout a range of more than 600 miles and supercar levels of performance. Posting a preview image to his personal Instagram account, company boss Henrik Fisker said the rakish new electric GT will be “super fast” and have… Continue reading Fisker Ronin: five-seat GT lands 3 August with 600-mile range