SHANGHAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) cut prices for all versions of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, according to its Chinese website on Friday. The U.S. automaker reduced its starting price for Model 3 to 229,900 yuan ($33,427.84) from 265,900 yuan, and lowered it for Model Y to 259,900 yuan… Continue reading Untitled
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Geely’s EV brand Zeekr looks to double sales in 2023, expand in Europe
Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in Europe, Chief Executive Andy An told Reuters on Thursday. Zeekr, a brand created by Chinese automaker Geely, sold 72,000 vehicles in 2022, mostly in China. Its 001 model, priced at about 300,000 yuan ($43,600),… Continue reading Geely’s EV brand Zeekr looks to double sales in 2023, expand in Europe
Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
Ford Motor Co. reported Thursday a decrease in U.S. sales for the final three months of 2022 and for the overall year, compared with 2021 — including F-Series truck sales. Still, the Dearborn automaker maintained its truck dominance against the Chevy Silverado and Ram built by Stellantis, which is notable because massive truck profits fund… Continue reading Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race
Ram’s late to the game with an EV truck, but this ‘open letter to the fanbase’ packs a ton of wild features. It even follows you around. Share this story Image: Stellantis Tesla has high hopes for the Cybertruck — if it can ever get it out the door. You’ve probably seen a Rivian or… Continue reading Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race
Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
Mercedes-Benz said Thursday that it would install a network of 2,500 high-powered chargers in the United States by 2027, a sign the German carmaker is expanding its commitment to electric vehicles by borrowing a page from Tesla’s playbook. The fast chargers, distributed among 400 stations, will operate under the Mercedes brand. Owners of the company’s… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies
Tesla sales in China, the world’s largest car market and a crucial element of the company’s fortunes, slumped at the end of 2022 as domestic manufacturers like BYD gained ground with lower-priced electric vehicles, according to data published Thursday. Tesla sold around 56,000 cars in China last month, a decline of 21 percent from a… Continue reading Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies
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LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in Europe, Chief Executive Andy An told Reuters on Thursday. Zeekr, a brand created by Chinese automaker Geely (0175.HK), sold 72,000 vehicles in 2022, mostly in China. Its 001… Continue reading Gallery
Tesla Semi spotted being towed, raising concerns, but let’s calm down
A Tesla Semi electric truck has been spotted being towed, and it is raising concerns about reliability, but it’s not too surprising early in the program. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units last month. PepsiCo took delivery of the first Tesla Semi trucks. Within… Continue reading Tesla Semi spotted being towed, raising concerns, but let’s calm down
Tesla (TSLA) sales dropped in China, but production now resumes
Tesla’s sales dropped significantly in China last month, but it was anticipated with the production stopping at the end of the month. It is now resuming. China is Tesla’s most important market and the most important EV market in the world. For Tesla, any significant change in output out of Gigafactory Shanghai or sales in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales dropped in China, but production now resumes
Ford pickup truck sales in December help narrow overall sales decline in 2022
2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor narrowed its U.S. sales loss last year to 2.2%, as the automaker notably increased sales of its F-Series pickups to end 2022 with a slight increase in December. The Detroit automaker on Thursday reported sales of more than 1.9 million vehicles in 2022, including… Continue reading Ford pickup truck sales in December help narrow overall sales decline in 2022