Tag: GM

A ‘Made in China’ crisis awaits big auto

The industry has been hit by not one but two meteorites: Chinese automakers and electrification. When Jaguar’s “copy nothing” brand reboot hit late last year, one self-styled car enthusiast replied on X: “What the actual hell is this.” Jaguar’s response: “The future.” That remains to be seen. But the ad, unfamiliar and unsettling, does at… Continue reading A ‘Made in China’ crisis awaits big auto

US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little

During the year, the average sales price of a vehicle fell just under 1%. New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and trucks a little more affordable. Industry analysts say discounts such as rebates and low-interest financing should get even better… Continue reading US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little

‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay

A new building is constructed in downtown on 3 April 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A new building is constructed in downtown on 3 April 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images ‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay The tech scene is… Continue reading ‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay

Clean Technica: Tesla Cybertruck, Hyundai & Kia EVs Now Qualify for US EV Tax Credit — But For How Long?003781

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! News has broken in the last couple of days that the Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for the $7,500 US EV tax credit. A very big BREAKING NEWS to now share! The Cybertruck now qualifies for the $7500 IRA… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Cybertruck, Hyundai & Kia EVs Now Qualify for US EV Tax Credit — But For How Long?003781

@Ford: Ford U.S. Retail Sales Grow at Double the Industry Pace in 2024, Led by Trucks, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Lincoln

Ford Motor Company U.S. retail sales gain 17% in Q4, driving full-year 2024 retail gains of 6% – twice the rate of the estimated overall retail industry Total Ford electrified vehicle sales (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric) hit a record 285,291 this year – up 38%, outselling GM and Stellantis’ electrified vehicles for the full… Continue reading @Ford: Ford U.S. Retail Sales Grow at Double the Industry Pace in 2024, Led by Trucks, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Lincoln

Boeing Appoints Deasy as Chief Information Officer

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Dana Deasy as the company’s new chief information digital officer and senior vice president, Information Technology & Data Analytics. Elected to the role effective Dec. 31, 2024, Deasy will oversee all aspects of information technology, information security, and data and analytics. He will… Continue reading Boeing Appoints Deasy as Chief Information Officer

Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000

Honda’s electric SUV is taking the US by storm. After another record month in December, Honda Prologue sales in the US reached over 33,000 in total in 2024. Honda Prologue US sales reach over 33,000 in 2024 Honda set new SUV, hybrid, and EV sales records in the US in 2024. Its first electric SUV,… Continue reading Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000

GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out

Outside of Tesla, GM sold more EVs than any other company in the US in 2024. GM’s EV sales surged 125% in the fourth quarter as new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs saw strong demand. GM outpaced rivals with new EVs in 2024 GM sold 43,982 electric vehicles in the US… Continue reading GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out