As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

Automakers got one thing right: Electrified cars are the future. What they got wrong was assuming that all of those vehicles would run on battery power alone, with gasoline-electric hybrid technology bound for the technological scrap heap. Now the automaking giants are scrambling to course correct. They’re delaying their EV plans, rejiggering factories, and acknowledging… Continue reading As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

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

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

@Ford: Ford Extends the Ford Power Promise into 2025

DEARBORN, Mich., January 3, 2025 – Following record Ford electric vehicle YOY sales in 2024, Ford is extending the Ford Power Promise complimentary home charger and standard installation through March 31, 2025. The program is designed to help more people benefit from the convenience of filling up at home with a complimentary Ford home charger… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Extends the Ford Power Promise into 2025

Pro AV Market to Grow by USD 180.6 Million (2025-2029), Increased Digital Signage Usage Drives Growth, AI-Driven Market Transformation – Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global pro AV market size is estimated to grow by USD 180.6 million from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. Increased use of digital signage is driving… Continue reading Pro AV Market to Grow by USD 180.6 Million (2025-2029), Increased Digital Signage Usage Drives Growth, AI-Driven Market Transformation – Technavio

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