Category: US Motoring Press

Citroen India plans new C3 crossover production from December

The Stellantis-owned Citroen is gearing up to introduce its first mass-market model for India  (codename CC21). This new model will also be sold in many emerging markets, including the South American region. It will be the replacement for the current-gen Citroen C3 crossover that is sold globally. According to Autocar India, the new Citroen C3 will… Continue reading Citroen India plans new C3 crossover production from December

Video first drive: 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup

Video first drive: 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries E-Edition Legals Pickup’s brash design echoes Nissan’s hit 1980s’ ‘hardbody’ model, adds advanced features Mark Phelan Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Watch Next   © 2021 www.freep.com. All rights reserved. Go to Source

BMW Has Fallen Behind in the Electric Vehicle Race

MUNICH — Eight years ago, BMW was one of the first major automakers to sell a battery-powered car: The i3 broke ground with its lightweight carbon-fiber body and aluminum chassis. But lately, the German company, known for its sporty luxury cars and “ultimate driving machines,” has fallen behind in the global race to develop the… Continue reading BMW Has Fallen Behind in the Electric Vehicle Race

Volkswagen Sheds Bugatti, Maker of Over-the-Top Sports Cars

Volkswagen said Monday that it was giving up control of Bugatti, the storied automaker whose absurdly expensive hypercars are worshiped by aficionados but seemed incongruous at a company better known for economical Golfs and Passats. Bugatti, whose Chiron model starts at close to $3 million, will become part of a joint venture between Volkswagen’s Porsche… Continue reading Volkswagen Sheds Bugatti, Maker of Over-the-Top Sports Cars

Here’s How Biden Aims to Increase Electric Car Sales

But if a final infrastructure package includes little or no spending on electric vehicles, a tougher tailpipe rule would likely face opposition from automakers, who would be forced to build and try to sell costly electric cars. And autoworker unions are also likely to fight a rapid federal push toward electric vehicles absent any help… Continue reading Here’s How Biden Aims to Increase Electric Car Sales

Chip shortage hits Nissan plant in Tennessee

Detroit — Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia. The shutdown is among the longest at any U.S. auto plant of this size since the semiconductor shortage, which has hobbled auto production worldwide, started… Continue reading Chip shortage hits Nissan plant in Tennessee

Tesla China shipments of locally made cars plunge in July

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Chip shortage could hurt autoworkers’ profit sharing, pay raises

This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months. Save 98%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Newsletters on topics that interest you… Continue reading Chip shortage could hurt autoworkers’ profit sharing, pay raises