Tesla’s first-quarter vehicle sales rose 36% after the company cut prices twice in a bid to stimulate demand. The electric car, SUV and heavy truck maker said it delivered 422,875 vehicles worldwide from January to March, up from just over 310,000 a year ago. But the increase fell short of analyst estimates of 432,000 for… Continue reading Tesla sales rise 36% in first quarter, following price cuts
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TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units
TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units With TVS Motor Co announcing its sales numbers for March 2023 and FY2023 yesterday, what also comes to the fore is that the iQube electric scooter has recorded over 15,000-unit wholesales for the second month in a row in March 2023.… Continue reading TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units
TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units
TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units With TVS Motor Co announcing its sales numbers for March 2023 and FY2023 yesterday, what also comes to the fore is that the iQube electric scooter has recorded over 15,000-unit wholesales for the second month in a row in March 2023.… Continue reading TVS iQube sells over 15,000 units for second consecutive month, sales cross 100,000 units
CNG models account for 32% of Maruti Suzuki’s 380,000 units order backlog
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), which has pending orders of 380,000 units as of end-March 2023, says CNG-equipped variants form 121,000 units or 32% of its total order backlog at the end of FY2023. The popular Ertiga MPV, offered with both petrol as well as CNG fuel options, is the one which accounts for the highest… Continue reading CNG models account for 32% of Maruti Suzuki’s 380,000 units order backlog
The last internal combustion Camaro could be worth how much?
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Ford to drop AM radio in new models, except commercial vehicles
Ford Motor Co. plans to stop putting AM radio in new gas-powered and electric vehicles beginning in 2024, including the all-electric Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning pickup, the Detroit Free Press has confirmed. “We are transitioning from AM radio for most new and updated 2024 models,” Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood told the Free Press. “A… Continue reading Ford to drop AM radio in new models, except commercial vehicles
So you think you know how much power your electrified vehicle has? Think again.
A key new piece of information may soon help consumers shopping for electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The SAE engineering society is proposing a new set of rules for how to consistently evaluate those vehicles’ output, or horsepower, making it easier to compare their power and performance. There’s no indication that any automaker intentionally… Continue reading So you think you know how much power your electrified vehicle has? Think again.
‘Under attack’: UAW leaders decry potential layoffs at Sterling Heights
Local United Auto Workers leaders representing employees at the Ram 1500 pickup assembly plant in Sterling Heights are decrying efforts by Stellantis NV that they say will cut and combine jobs and likely will result in layoffs. During an emergency meeting earlier this week, the plant’s management informed the UAW’s plant committee that it plans… Continue reading ‘Under attack’: UAW leaders decry potential layoffs at Sterling Heights
GM shifting away from Apple CarPlay, Android Auto as it changes infotainment strategy for future EVs
General Motors Co. on Friday said it’s moving away from using the phone projection systems of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Instead, the Detroit automaker plans to use infotainment systems developed with Google on future electric vehicles. The system will be integrated with applications such as Google Maps, Google Assistant, Audible, Spotify and others. The… Continue reading GM shifting away from Apple CarPlay, Android Auto as it changes infotainment strategy for future EVs
Price cuts driving surging demand for Tesla models, company shares
Tesla Inc. shares are set to mark their best-ever start to a year, buoyed by price cuts across the electric-vehicle maker’s lineup in a bid to boost sales. Investors will soon discover if all the enthusiasm was justified. The Elon Musk-led carmaker is expected to announce quarterly delivery and production figures in early April, providing… Continue reading Price cuts driving surging demand for Tesla models, company shares