GM delays GMC Hummer EV unveiling set for May

Detroit — General Motors Co. has indefinitely delayed the public unveiling of its GMC Hummer EV.  The unveiling, previously scheduled for May 20 in Las Vegas, was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused states to issue stay-at-home orders and enforce social-distancing protocols. GM also had to delay the premiere of its electric Cadillac Lyriq crossover… Continue reading GM delays GMC Hummer EV unveiling set for May

Auto Service Finance Raises Over £14M in Debt and Equity Funding

Auto Service Finance, a London, UK-based automotive payment provider, raised over £14m in debt and equity funding. The company secured £850k through equity given to private investors, taking its total investment to £4m since its launch, as well as a further £13.3m debt facility provided by London based Naviter Capital, which is also one of… Continue reading Auto Service Finance Raises Over £14M in Debt and Equity Funding

Ford kills Rivian deal with Lincoln (for now) amid economic challenges during pandemic

CLOSE Ford and Rivian put their plans on ice to jointly develop a Lincoln-brand electric vehicle, a Lincoln spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday. Ford said the current economy has created new and unexpected challenges, so this particular project is being postponed, said Angie Kozleski, Lincoln spokeswoman. The environment is changing rapidly. Just as any prudent business would do, we… Continue reading Ford kills Rivian deal with Lincoln (for now) amid economic challenges during pandemic

Ford cancels Lincoln electric vehicle program with Rivian

Lincoln Motor, the luxury brand under Ford, has canceled plans to build an all new electric vehicle based on Rivian’s skateboard platform. Crain’s Detroit reported that dealers were informed Tuesday. Rivian and Ford said in a statement sent to TechCrunch that this was a mutual decision based on the current environment, which was meant to… Continue reading Ford cancels Lincoln electric vehicle program with Rivian

Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic

Ford Motor Co. and Plymouth-based electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC have canceled plans to develop a new electric vehicle for the Lincoln luxury brand because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the companies told dealers Tuesday. The SUV would have been Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle. But with plants likely to be shut down for about… Continue reading Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic