General Motors has reached an agreement with a large computer chip maker to help ensure it has a steady supply of semiconductors as it ramps up production of electric vehicles and complex components that require increases in computing power. Under the agreement, the chip maker, GlobalFoundries, agreed to set aside a portion of its manufacturing… Continue reading General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
More than three years after Elon Musk stunned the auto industry with an electric pickup truck that looked more like a stealth fighter than a way to haul two-by-fours and drywall, Tesla said last month that it would begin building the vehicle by the end of 2023. The announcement has helped fuel a recovery in… Continue reading Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
Do You Work in the Auto Industry? We Want to Hear From You.
Growth in sales of electric vehicles has created thousands of jobs in auto manufacturing, batteries and other new fields, but not without turmoil. There is talk of layoffs at some suppliers and automakers even as other companies expand. I cover the auto industry for The New York Times, and I am planning to write about… Continue reading Do You Work in the Auto Industry? We Want to Hear From You.
Jury Rules for Elon Musk and Tesla in Investor Lawsuit Over Tweets
A jury decided Friday that Elon Musk was not liable for losses suffered by investors after he posted messages on Twitter saying he had secured the funding to take Tesla private in 2018. Investors had sued Mr. Musk, Tesla and the company’s board, arguing that his statements about his embryonic plan to take the electric… Continue reading Jury Rules for Elon Musk and Tesla in Investor Lawsuit Over Tweets
Thefts of Kias, Hyundais in Colorado chase away auto insurance companies
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Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz hits the streets at long last
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Payne: The N-spired Hyundai Elantra N is a tattooed terror
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India a Lynchpin to Skoda’s internationalisation plan, EVs part of future roadmap: Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda Auto
India a Lynchpin to Skoda’s internationalisation plan, EVs part of future roadmap: Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda Auto Klaus Zellmer, the CEO of Skoda Auto said India is a ‘lynchpin’ of the brand’s internationalisation strategy in the coming years and that it has become an important market for future growth with locally developed models, including electrification. … Continue reading India a Lynchpin to Skoda’s internationalisation plan, EVs part of future roadmap: Klaus Zellmer, CEO, Skoda Auto
Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG bookings open at Rs 25,000, launch expected soon
Maruti Suzuki has opened bookings for the CNG version of its popular compact SUV, the Brezza, at Rs 25,000, hinting that its launch is just around the corner. Deliveries are likely to begin after roughly three to four months. Maruti Suzuki first showcased the Brezza CNG at Auto Expo 2023 in January. When launched, the Brezza will be the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG bookings open at Rs 25,000, launch expected soon
MG Comet EV based compact SUV to debut in 2025
The MG Comet electric city car is all set to create a lot of buzz at the lower end of the Indian EV market with its ultra-compact dimensions, boxy shape, three-door layout and long equipment list, with a launch likely in May 2023. However, it won’t stop there, as MG Motor India plans to spin more bodystyles off the… Continue reading MG Comet EV based compact SUV to debut in 2025