Category: US Motoring Press

Stellantis shareholders OK dividend distribution: How much it will pay per share

Stellantis shareholders approved a dividend distribution and gave their blessing to the plan covering compensation for CEO Carlos Tavares on Thursday during the company’s annual general meeting in the Netherlands. The automaker, which owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, is set for a $4.6 billion (4.2 billion euros) dividend distribution that should… Continue reading Stellantis shareholders OK dividend distribution: How much it will pay per share

GM promises increased production of Cadillac Lyriq; Michigan plant key

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Biden’s push to sell electric vehicles: Can it be done?

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Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

Lithium, the common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries, has become so precious that it is often called white gold. But something surprising has happened recently: The metal’s price has fallen, helping to make electric vehicles more affordable. Since January, the price of lithium has dropped nearly 20 percent, according to Benchmark Minerals, even as… Continue reading Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

Tesla Could Start Making Cars in Mexico Next Year, Governor Says

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

Formula 1’s Rookie Class of 2023

When the season kicks off on Sunday in Bahrain, three rookies will have achieved their dreams of grabbing seats in Formula 1. Logan Sargeant with Williams, the first American driver in the sport in almost 10 years; Nyck de Vries with AlphaTauri; and Oscar Piastri with McLaren are embarking on their first seasons. Piastri has… Continue reading Formula 1’s Rookie Class of 2023

Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top

Formula 1’s off-season was unusual. It is natural for drivers to swap teams, and several indeed did, but for several team principals and senior executives to move around is rare. But before the season started, there were major changes. Mattia Binotto resigned from Ferrari and was replaced by Frédéric Vasseur, who had been the team… Continue reading Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top

With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion

There was a period during its record streak of eight consecutive world championships from 2014 to 2021 that Mercedes seemed unbeatable. Yet when new rules were introduced to Formula 1 last year, changing the car designs to provide better racing, Mercedes’ prospects strikingly changed. The team failed to adjust to the new rules as well… Continue reading With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion

Rivian Lost $6.8 Billion Last Year as Production Fell Short

Rivian, a maker of electric trucks, said on Tuesday that it lost $1.7 billion in the final three months of last year as it struggled with production difficulties. The loss brings the company’s total losses for 2022 to $6.8 billion and highlights the troubles that once-promising start-ups are having gaining ground on Tesla, which dominates… Continue reading Rivian Lost $6.8 Billion Last Year as Production Fell Short