Tesla’s new factory in the Mexican state of Nuevo León will cost $5 billion, will employ up to 7,000 people and could start churning out cars as early as next year, the state’s governor said on Friday. Tesla announced this week that it planned an assembly plant in Mexico — its fifth worldwide — but… Continue reading Tesla Could Start Making Cars in Mexico Next Year, Governor Says
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Post-Covid, post-bankruptcy Hertz is all-in on electric, with big implications for the EV, auto and rideshare market
Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles at a Hertz neighborhood location. Hertz Consumers may be on the fence about whether it’s yet time to buy EVs, but car-rental giant Hertz Global Holdings has made the leap. Markets boosted shares of Estero, Fla.-based Hertz after its recent earnings report, as first-quarter revenue hit $2 billion and per-share… Continue reading Post-Covid, post-bankruptcy Hertz is all-in on electric, with big implications for the EV, auto and rideshare market
Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up Simple Energy, which began production of its first electric scooter, the Simple One, from its Shoolagiri plant in Tamil Nadu on May 5, is to officially launch the EV on May 23. The company had previously showcased the scooter and announced a price, but there was radio silence about commencement of deliveries after… Continue reading Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23
Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up Simple Energy, which began production of its first electric scooter, the Simple One, from its Shoolagiri plant in Tamil Nadu on May 5, is to officially launch the EV on May 23. The company had previously showcased the scooter and announced a price, but there was radio silence about commencement of deliveries after… Continue reading Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23
Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17
Ahmedabad-based start-up Matter Energy has announced that bookings for its first electric motorcycle, the Aera, will begin on May 17, 2023. Customers can book the two-wheeled EV on the company’s website as well as on Flipkart. The bookings will be open across 25 cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and… Continue reading Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17
Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17
Ahmedabad-based start-up Matter Energy has announced that bookings for its first electric motorcycle, the Aera, will begin on May 17, 2023. Customers can book the two-wheeled EV on the company’s website as well as on Flipkart. The bookings will be open across 25 cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and… Continue reading Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17
Ford, GM, FCA discounts on new vehicles, leases: Rules for employees, family, friends
The employee discount for workers at General Motors, Ford and FCA US, which is Stellantis, might be the most beloved perk for their family members. It’s practically part of Michigan’s culture since the state is filled with autoworkers. Traditionally, when you need a new vehicle or lease, you give your relative a call, get the… Continue reading Ford, GM, FCA discounts on new vehicles, leases: Rules for employees, family, friends
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale has different look, feel, performance than other luxury vehicles
Italy is not Japan, Germany or Detroit. Pasta aglio e olio is not sushi, sausage or a salmon steak. At the simplest level, that’s why the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale luxury SUV’s arrival is so welcome: It’s the different recipe for a modern luxury vehicle’s look, feel and performance, prepared in a different style than… Continue reading 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale has different look, feel, performance than other luxury vehicles
Automakers find a tax credit loophole to increase EV leasing and boost sales
Dave Walters of Orange County, California, stands by his newly leased Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle. Provided by Dave Walters Fed up with high gas prices and enticed by federal tax credits, Dave Walters decided he wanted an all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 for his next vehicle. The Orange County, California, resident initially thought about purchasing… Continue reading Automakers find a tax credit loophole to increase EV leasing and boost sales
Tenn. company refuses US request to recall 67M air bag inflators
Detroit – A Tennessee company could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that ARC Automotive Inc. of Knoxville recall 67 million inflators in the U.S. because they could… Continue reading Tenn. company refuses US request to recall 67M air bag inflators