Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last week, I wrote generally about the idea that BYD’s strong upward trend, Toyota’s seeming lack of a serious EV plan (including continued daydreams about hydrogen), and Volkswagen’s struggles in China could lead to BYD becoming the #1 top… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595

GM and Hyundai agree to explore collaboration on vehicles and manufacturing to reduce capital spending

Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, and Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, during the signing of an agreement between the two companies to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. Courtesy image DETROIT — General Motors and Hyundai Motor have entered into an agreement to explore “future collaboration across key… Continue reading GM and Hyundai agree to explore collaboration on vehicles and manufacturing to reduce capital spending

Honda Battle of the Bands Reveals Full Marching Band Lineup for First-ever Showcase in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium; Nick Cannon Named as Host

Hampton University and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff selected by fans as final two bands in 2025 HBOB lineup Nick Cannon, star of the classic film “Drumline,” will serve as HBOB celebrity host Tickets for Feb. 1, 2025 showcase now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com  TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Battle of the… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Reveals Full Marching Band Lineup for First-ever Showcase in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium; Nick Cannon Named as Host

Exclusive-Thailand’s EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) – As sales of electric vehicles miss expectations in Southeast Asia’s largest market, Thailand’s main group of manufacturers, comprising large Chinese and Japanese firms, seeks to extend production deadlines set in a government scheme of incentives. The scheme helped lure investment of more than $1.44 billion in new production facilities… Continue reading Exclusive-Thailand’s EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

Exclusive-Thailand’s EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) – As sales of electric vehicles miss expectations in Southeast Asia’s largest market, Thailand’s main group of manufacturers, comprising large Chinese and Japanese firms, seeks to extend production deadlines set in a government scheme of incentives. The scheme helped lure investment of more than $1.44 billion in new production facilities… Continue reading Exclusive-Thailand’s EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow

C S Vigneshwar appointed FADA President

FADA on Wednesday announced the appointment of C S Vigneshwar as its President for 2024-26 period. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced on Wednesday the appointment of C S Vigneshwar as its President for the 2024-26 period. The decision was made during the 315th Governing Council Meeting, held immediately after the 60th annual… Continue reading C S Vigneshwar appointed FADA President

C S Vigneshwar takes over as President of FADA

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, today announced the appointment of C S Vigneshwar as FADA’s 37th President and for the years 2024-26. The decision was made at the 315th Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 60th Annual General Meeting. Vigneshwar is… Continue reading C S Vigneshwar takes over as President of FADA

Honda preps for new Acura EV at Ohio hub, but gas and hybrid cars will stick around

Honda is preparing to build its first electric model at its retooled EV hub in Ohio. A new Acura will be the first EV will be built at the hub in late 2025. Meanwhile, Honda said the EV hub will not be exclusive to electric cars with plans to build gas and hybrid models on… Continue reading Honda preps for new Acura EV at Ohio hub, but gas and hybrid cars will stick around

@VW Group: Audi customer team keeps DTM title fight exciting009253

The DTM audience is experiencing an exciting phase in the title fight: Kelvin van der Linde initially had to relinquish the lead in the standings in the first race on Saturday at the Sachsenring, but on Sunday he regained it in the Audi R8 LMS from ABT Sportsline. As a result, the battle for the… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi customer team keeps DTM title fight exciting009253

@niche: LIVING ON A THIN LINE.003517

Editor’s Note: This week, as we mark another somber anniversary of September 11, Peter discusses the perilous position that the auto industry finds itself in once again, this time brought about by the severe miscalculation and headlong rush to all EVs, all the time. In “On The Table,” we take a look at Audi’s extensive freshening of the… Continue reading @niche: LIVING ON A THIN LINE.003517