By Joey Klender Posted on October 28, 2021 Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in the electric vehicle sector has been recognized by Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Farley, who both recognized the automaker and CEO Elon Musk’s efforts as the benchmark for the sector. It is no secret Tesla and Musk have been… Continue reading Tesla’s groundbreaking influence in EV sector appreciated by VW and Ford CEOs – Teslarati
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GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra – CNBC
GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra CNBC Mary Barra Says GM Can Catch Up To Tesla In EV Sales By 2025 GM Authority GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical Electrek Barra: GM Will “Absolutely” Catch Tesla In US EV Sales By… Continue reading GM can ‘absolutely’ catch Tesla in EV sales by 2025, says CEO Mary Barra – CNBC
Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
The truck plant is supposed to produce a new battery-powered F-Series pickup truck, following the previously announced F-150 Lightning, but Ford declined to disclose details about it. The two plants in Kentucky will be in Glendale, about 50 miles south of Louisville, and are expected to create 5,000 jobs, at a cost of $5.8 billion.… Continue reading Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
Audi turns to software to add more range to its older e-tron EVs
Audi has rolled out a new software update to its 2019 model year e-tron electric SUV that will add up to 12 miles of range to the battery. While the improvement might not seem significant — it is, after all, only 12 miles — it does show how automakers are using software to improve older… Continue reading Audi turns to software to add more range to its older e-tron EVs
Ford delays launch of its ‘hands-free’ BlueCruise driver assist feature until 2022
BlueCruise, the “hands-free” driver assist feature that Ford sees as a viable competitor to GM’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot, won’t reach car owners until the first quarter of 2022, the company’s executives said Wednesday night. The automaker had originally planned on pushing an over-the-air (OTA) software update activating BlueCruise for select Ford customers before… Continue reading Ford delays launch of its ‘hands-free’ BlueCruise driver assist feature until 2022
Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
Hertz CEO Mark Fields revealed that its deal to supply Tesla vehicles to Uber includes an option on 100,000 more Tesla Model 3s, which would double its total order to 200,000 vehicles. Earlier this week, Hertz announced that it ordered 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla as part of a new plan to electrify its fleet.… Continue reading Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
VW to cut jobs and overhaul main plant in face of Tesla challenge
Carmaker moves to compete with US rival’s new German factory Go to Source
GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical
In a new interview, GM CEO Mary Barra said that she is confident the automaker can catch up to Tesla and steal its lead in electric vehicles in the US by 2025 with their new electrification plan. We’re skeptical, and with good reason. Earlier this month, GM announced a new electrification plan in which the… Continue reading GM CEO is confident they can catch up to Tesla by 2025, but we’re skeptical
Mercedes bets entry-level EV buyers will accept shorter range
Mercedes-Benz will shift to cheaper but less powerful batteries to contain soaring prices for some metals in its range of entry-level models. The world’s biggest luxury-car maker will use lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for its next generation of models like the EQA and EQB from 2024 and 2025, Chief Executive Officer Ola Kallenius said in an interview… Continue reading Mercedes bets entry-level EV buyers will accept shorter range
Preparing for an autonomous future: Are dealers ready
The automotive sector is embarking on one of the biggest developments in its history as the internal combustion engine is phased out in favour of alternative drive trains. But the rollout of EVs is just the start of a period of change that will also see autonomous vehicles becoming more commonplace. The complexity of these… Continue reading Preparing for an autonomous future: Are dealers ready