Ford F-150 Lightning trucks manufactured at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn Michigan. Courtesy: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – About 65% of Ford Motor’s dealers have agreed to sell electric vehicles as the company invests billions to expand production and sales of the battery-powered cars and trucks, CEO Jim Farley said Monday. About 1,920… Continue reading Ford CEO says 65% of U.S. dealers agree to sell EVs under company’s investment programs
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Acura Integra gets Type S hellion with 300+ horsepower but no AWD
The 300-plus horsepower, performance-trim Acura Integra Type S is real — but it will not get all-wheel-drive as hoped for by many enthusiasts. Acura confirmed the long-anticipated, 2024 Type S Monday with lightly camouflaged pictures of the compact hellion at its Toshigi, Japan, test track facility. With the base, $37K Acura Integra — the first… Continue reading Acura Integra gets Type S hellion with 300+ horsepower but no AWD
GM’s BrightDrop starts Ontario production of electric delivery vans
General Motors Co. has launched production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle at CAMI Assembly in Ontario, making it the first EV factory in Canada. The startup’s electric delivery van products are part of a growing segment and are expected to bring in $1 billion in revenue in 2023, the company said last month. BrightDrop,… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop starts Ontario production of electric delivery vans
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast files for American IPO
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BorgWarner to spin off fuel systems, aftermarket business in ‘pivot to EVs’
Auburn Hills-based auto supplier BorgWarner Inc. said Tuesday it will spin off its fuel systems and aftermarket businesses into a new publicly traded company. The tax-free separation is expected to happen in late 2023 following regulatory approvals and final support from BorgWarner’s board of directors. Shareholders would own stock in both companies. Spokeswoman Michelle Collins… Continue reading BorgWarner to spin off fuel systems, aftermarket business in ‘pivot to EVs’
Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market
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Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
When it comes to buying used cars there’s not that much help on hand so to help you make a good decision and make sure you spend your money wisely, we bring you the Pre-Owned Car Awards. Last year, in association with OLX Autos, we had the inaugural ‘Pre-Owned Car Awards’ and this year too,… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
When it comes to buying used cars there’s not that much help on hand so to help you make a good decision and make sure you spend your money wisely, we bring you the Pre-Owned Car Awards. Last year, in association with OLX Autos, we had the inaugural ‘Pre-Owned Car Awards’ and this year too,… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
When it comes to buying used cars there’s not that much help on hand so to help you make a good decision and make sure you spend your money wisely, we bring you the Pre-Owned Car Awards. Last year, in association with OLX Autos, we had the inaugural ‘Pre-Owned Car Awards’ and this year too,… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga wins 2023 OLX Autos Autocar Pre-Owned Car of the Year award
Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom
Mercedes-Benz today opened the first showroom dedicated to its EQ sub-brand for electric cars. The dealership in Yokohama, Japan, was designed to promote the sub-brand, so wears its black-and-blue-lit livery and features amenities including a suite of Chademo chargers. Inside is an example of each EQ model currently offered in Japan – the EQA hatchback, EQB SUV, EQC SUV, EQE saloon and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom