A South Korean battery manufacturer said it would quadruple its planned investment in a new factory in Arizona to meet growing demand from automakers that are trying to ramp up production of electric cars and trucks. The company, LG Energy Solution, said it would invest $5.5 billion to build the complex near Phoenix, where it… Continue reading LG Will Spend $5.5 Billion on a Battery Factory in Arizona
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GM reveals Buick Envista as brand’s last new gas-powered vehicle
2024 Buick Envista Avenir GM DETROIT – General Motors on Monday revealed the last new gas-powered Buick vehicle ahead of the brand’s transition to an all-electric domestic lineup by 2030. The final new traditional nameplate for the brand will be the 2024 Buick Envista, a small crossover that has the look of a sedan but… Continue reading GM reveals Buick Envista as brand’s last new gas-powered vehicle
Volkswagen reveals the ID.7, new flagship EV with more than 300 miles of range
Volkswagen ID.7 Courtesy: Volkswagen Volkswagen on Monday unveiled a new large electric sedan that it says will have well over 300 miles of range in its top-level trim when it arrives in the U.S. market next year. Volkswagen’s new ID.7, as it’s called, will serve as a flagship for the automaker’s growing line of mainstream… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals the ID.7, new flagship EV with more than 300 miles of range
Fewer electric vehicles qualify for federal tax credits as new rules take effect
Fewer electric vehicles now qualify for consumer tax credits after the Biden administration on Monday began enforcing tougher rules on where vehicle batteries must originate. The new list, published at fueleconomy.gov, includes a total of 16 domestically manufactured models from Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Tesla Inc. Nine models, mostly from… Continue reading Fewer electric vehicles qualify for federal tax credits as new rules take effect
Japanese automakers have a chance to shine at Shanghai auto show
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear GM’s 2019 racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request from General Motors Co. to hear its racketeering lawsuit against crosstown competitor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, now known as Stellantis NV. GM in January asked the justices to review its claims against FCA after the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in August affirmed a federal judge’s decision to toss… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear GM’s 2019 racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler
Meet the newest Buick nameplate: the Envista
Buick’s all-new Envista small SUV introduced Monday will be used by the historic brand to pull in customers looking for premium features at an attractive price. The new nameplate is arriving after Buick ditched the Encore, another small SUV, last year. The Envista, hitting dealerships this summer, has the cargo space of an SUV with… Continue reading Meet the newest Buick nameplate: the Envista
Paul W. Smith: EVs prompting seismic auto shift
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Official: MG Cyberster revealed ahead of UK arrival in 2024
MG has officially revealed the design of the new MG Cyberster, its all-electric, drop-top sportscar, and has announced the model will go on sale in the UK in 2024. Presented in a series of images by the SAIC-owned firm, the Cyberster premieres a sleek new design language reminiscent of MG’s historic sporting heritage. The model’s design was… Continue reading Official: MG Cyberster revealed ahead of UK arrival in 2024
Shanghai motor show 2023: full report and gallery
Mini Aceman EV is electric-only Clubman replacement Limited to just 150 models in the UK and 999 in Europe, the Mini Electric Convertible will be available for the public to see for the first time in Shanghai. The £52,500 soft-top will sit on the same platform as the regular hatchback, so expect a 181bhp single-motor… Continue reading Shanghai motor show 2023: full report and gallery