Category: US Motoring Press

Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state

Used-car megastore Carvana said Wednesday it is back to “business as usual” in Michigan, but state officials say not quite because the company’s Novi location is no longer a licensed dealership. But Michigan car buyers can make a purchase with Carvana online and get a car. Carvana and the state reached a settlement as part… Continue reading Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state

Top labor exec John Savona leaves Ford after 33 years as UAW contract negotiations near

John Savona, who began at Ford as a factory security officer while his father earned an hourly wage on the assembly line, is leaving Ford Motor Co. as a top executive after more than three decades with the automaker. Retirement of the “accomplished and respected” leader did not come as a surprise; it has been… Continue reading Top labor exec John Savona leaves Ford after 33 years as UAW contract negotiations near

Tesla plans to spend more than $770 million on Texas factory expansion

A giant cowboy boot is on display outside the Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing facility during the “Cyber Rodeo” grand opening party on April 7, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Suzanne Cordeiro | AFP | Getty Images Tesla has registered with the state of Texas to expand its electric vehicle factory in Austin this year. January filings… Continue reading Tesla plans to spend more than $770 million on Texas factory expansion

Winners: 2023 North American Car, Truck & Utility Vehicle of the Year

And the gold medals go to . . . The Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV6 took top honors in the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards announced Wednesday morning. The awards were dominated by electric vehicles this year as two-thirds of the finalists were battery-powered. For the… Continue reading Winners: 2023 North American Car, Truck & Utility Vehicle of the Year

Tesla to spend more than $700 million building out Austin plant

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Ford taps Johnson Controls exec as Americas manufacturing head retires

A 33-year Ford Motor Co. veteran and a manufacturing and labor affair executive is retiring from the Dearborn automaker ahead of United Auto Workers negotiations later this year and in the midst of the Blue Oval’s transition to electrification. The planned retirement of John Savona, vice president of manufacturing and labor affairs for the Americas,… Continue reading Ford taps Johnson Controls exec as Americas manufacturing head retires

Chevy teases the first electrified ‘Vette coming Jan. 17

The next model of the mid-engine Chevy Corvette is about to break cover. It will break new ground as well. Chevrolet teased its Corvette E-Ray on Instagram Tuesday ahead of the car’s reveal on Jan. 17. That date marks the 70th anniversary — to the day — that the first Corvette was introduced to the… Continue reading Chevy teases the first electrified ‘Vette coming Jan. 17

Audi EV growth trails German rivals’

Audi’s sales volumes in 2022 were the lowest of Germany’s big three premium brands as it grappled with long-standing parts shortages and significant logistical challenges. The company sold 1,614,231 cars, down 3.9% (66,281) on 2021. This is significantly short of Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which recorded 2,043,900 and 2,100,692 deliveries respectively. These figures represent similar stagnation to… Continue reading Audi EV growth trails German rivals’

New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover

Suzuki has provided a first look at its maiden electric car with the eVX concept, an S-Cross-sized crossover aiming to “carry forward the brand’s 4×4 legacy”. Revealed at Auto Expo 2023 in Delhi, India, the concept car features a 60kWh battery, allowing it to drive 550km (342 miles) between recharges, according to the Indian MIDC… Continue reading New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover