Tag: GM

Tesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building

Tesla’s head of Gigafactory Shanghai, Song Gang, who is behind a lot of the automaker’s manufacturing success, confirmed that he left the company. Song was one of Tesla’s first manufacturing employees in China. After a decade of working in the auto industry in China, including with Ford and GM, Song was hired by Tesla in… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building

GM and ChargePoint plan to install hundreds of fast EV chargers by the end of 2025

/ The new stations will be branded under GM Energy. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story A station render with Chargepoint-built GM Energy chargers.Image: GM GM is… Continue reading GM and ChargePoint plan to install hundreds of fast EV chargers by the end of 2025

U.S. auto sales next year expected to be best since 2019

A sale sign is seen at car dealer Serramonte Subaru in Colma, California. Stephen Lam | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to rise next year to their highest level since 2019, led by lower interest rates and improving affordability, according to industry analysts. Cox Automotive expects new light-duty vehicle sales to… Continue reading U.S. auto sales next year expected to be best since 2019

Nissan shares notch best day in at least 40 years after reports on potential mega merger with Honda

Makoto Uchida (L), president and CEO of Japanese auto maker Nissan, shakes hands with Toshihiro Mibe (R), director, president and representative executive officer of auto maker Honda, following a press conference in Tokyo on August 1, 2024.  Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Nissan Motor shares saw a record surge Wednesday following a media… Continue reading Nissan shares notch best day in at least 40 years after reports on potential mega merger with Honda

German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399

During the visit to Rüsselsheim on Tuesday, Elkann was accompanied by Xavier Chéreau, who is human resources manager at Stellantis and also chairman of the supervisory board at Opel. Together with Opel boss Florian Huettl, they visited the Astra production in Rüsselsheim and spoke to employee representatives. “At a time of profound industrial changes, I… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis leader with commitment to Opel008399

Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

In this week’s 148-page Christmas issue we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to build the best Lego car and predict what will happen in the automotive world in 2025.  Plus our road testers sit down for their annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert. Subscribe to… Continue reading Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht

As my long-suffering colleagues will know, when a new SUV with eye-watering dimensions is revealed, I’m among the first to moan about how large cars are getting. So why do I love ‘land yachts’? The simple answer is that very few cars can match their pure ridiculousness – but the more detailed answer is their… Continue reading Admit it: You love a gigantic 1970s American land yacht

US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, says GAO report

Reuters reported on Monday that Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles including eliminating requirements that federal agencies purchase EVs. U.S. government agencies failed to meet the Biden administration’s fleet electric vehicle purchase targets and bought more than four times as many gas-powered models, a Government Accountability… Continue reading US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, says GAO report

Assurance Intl appoints Sandeep Mahajan as Executive Chairman for driving innovation and growth

Sandeep Mahajan Assurance Intl Limited has appointed Sandeep Mahajan as its new Executive Chairman. Mahajan brings over 35 years of experience, having worked with prominent companies such as Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, LG Electronics, and Goodyear. His appointment signals a new phase of growth and innovation for the company. He aims to leverage his extensive… Continue reading Assurance Intl appoints Sandeep Mahajan as Executive Chairman for driving innovation and growth