Fisker began deliveries of its battery-electric Ocean SUV in the second quarter of 2023. Courtesy: Fisker Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Friday reported a second-quarter loss that was narrower than expected, despite struggling to get the electric Ocean SUV into full production during the period amid supplier issues. Shares of Fisker fell more than 7%… Continue reading Fisker’s loss narrows as EV deliveries begin despite supplier snags
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Automakers promote advanced tech to compete in China — the world’s top EV market
An XPeng Inc. G9 electric vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai, China, on Monday, April 24, 2023. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Global electric vehicle makers are tapping advanced technology to vie with each other and domestic brands in the intensively competitive Chinese market. China is the world’s largest EV market… Continue reading Automakers promote advanced tech to compete in China — the world’s top EV market
Lawsuit accuses Tesla of exaggerating driving range to boost EV sales
A group of Tesla owners this week sued the electric vehicle maker over its mileage range projections, accusing the company of inflating in advertisements the distance that its cars and SUVs can travel on a single charge. The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status in the Northern District of California, demands undisclosed monetary damages and a… Continue reading Lawsuit accuses Tesla of exaggerating driving range to boost EV sales
Electric truck maker Nikola names former General Motors executive Stephen Girsky as CEO
Detroit — Electric and hydrogen-powered heavy truck maker Nikola Corp. has named board Chairman Stephen Girsky as its new CEO. The former General Motors Co. executive and auto industry analyst replaces Michael Lohscheller, who will step down immediately as CEO, and as a board member on Aug. 31. The Phoenix-based company says in a statement… Continue reading Electric truck maker Nikola names former General Motors executive Stephen Girsky as CEO
UAW demands 46% pay hike in talks with Detroit Three automakers
The United Auto Workers is seeking a 46% wage increase over four years as a part of its negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, according to a page of the union’s written demands. The proposal would be the largest pay increase in recent memory. The proposal from the Detroit-based union that represents approximately 150,000 workers… Continue reading UAW demands 46% pay hike in talks with Detroit Three automakers
Audi RS6 saloon primed for electric comeback in 2025
Audi Sport is to resurrect the RS6 saloon as an electric-powered rival to the likes of the recently unveiled BMW i5 M60 saloon and the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 saloon. Scheduled for UK introduction in 2025, the new four-door performance model is planned to be sold under the RS6 E-tron name as a sibling to the RS6… Continue reading Audi RS6 saloon primed for electric comeback in 2025
Non-ULEZ-compliant classics at bargain prices
You might not think London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is something you should care about if you live outside the capital, but it can be great news if you like a motoring bargain. You see, the ULEZ is set to be expanded to the outer border of the M25 on 29 August – a… Continue reading Non-ULEZ-compliant classics at bargain prices
Volkswagen ID 3
Despite being roomy and very on-trend with its minimalist design and layout, the Volkswagen ID 3’s cabin didn’t previously live up to the high standards of perceived material quality for which VW has become a byword over the past 25 years. Surprisingly hard- and plain-feeling plastics were employed on the dashtop and the doors, almost… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3
Fisker Alaska revealed as ‘world’s lightest EV pick-up truck’
Fisker has revealed an all-electric pick-up truck at its first ‘Product Vision Day’, unveiling the model alongside the Fisker Ronin super-saloon, Fisker Pear hatchback and existing Fisker Ocean SUV. Named the Fisker Alaska and set for sale in 2025, the model is built on the company’s FT31 platform, an extended version of the structure used by… Continue reading Fisker Alaska revealed as ‘world’s lightest EV pick-up truck’
M&M’s present order backlog stands at more than 2.8 lakh SUVs
Mahindra has announced today that it currently has over 2.81 lakh open orders for its SUV line-up. The brand has confirmed that it has delivered over 1 lakh SUVs this quarter and is operating at almost full capacity. Over 48,000 Mahindra SUVs being booked in a month Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO of Auto and Farm… Continue reading M&M’s present order backlog stands at more than 2.8 lakh SUVs