Tag: GM

German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007820

Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007820

Statement from IG Metall and GBR chairmen of the German automobile manufacturers on planned import tariffs

Frankfurt am Main – The first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, and the GBR/KBR chairmen of the German automobile manufacturers Daniela Cavallo (Volkswagen) and Ergun Lümali share the approaching vote of the EU states on the planned import tariffs for electric vehicles produced in China (Mercedes-Benz), Dr. Martin Kimmich (BMW), Benjamin Gruschka (Ford), Jörg… Continue reading Statement from IG Metall and GBR chairmen of the German automobile manufacturers on planned import tariffs

@FCA: IONNA Breaks Ground on First ‘Rechargery’ and Announces New CTO

October 3, 2024 , Durham, N.C. –  IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA rechargery. In the thriving heart of Apex, North Carolina, just a few miles from its previously announced headquarters… Continue reading @FCA: IONNA Breaks Ground on First ‘Rechargery’ and Announces New CTO

Big price cuts for electric Vauxhall Corsa and Astra

Vauxhall is continuing its push to make its electric cars more affordable by slashing the prices of the Astra and Corsa EVs.  The biggest cut is for the range-topping Ultimate-trim version of the Astra Sports Tourer, which has been reduced by £4765 to £40,695. The electric estate’s entry-level trim, Griffin, now starts from £36,195, down by £1000.… Continue reading Big price cuts for electric Vauxhall Corsa and Astra

Leadership Change at Rome2Rio: Former Expedia Global Senior Vice President & GM Wendy Olson Killion is Named New CEO

New CEO to further fuel the growth of one of the world’s most trusted trip-planning platforms MELBOURNE, Australia and BERLIN, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rome2Rio, the global trip planner, owned by the Omio Group, which helps millions of travelers plan trips from anywhere to anywhere in the world, announces the appointment of Wendy Olson Killion… Continue reading Leadership Change at Rome2Rio: Former Expedia Global Senior Vice President & GM Wendy Olson Killion is Named New CEO

Clean Technica: EVs At 65.0% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Outperforms003632

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! September’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 65.0% share in Sweden, modestly up YoY from 63.4%. BEV share was almost flat, though volumes were down YoY by 8%. Overall auto volume was 25,725 units, down 9% YoY. The Tesla… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs At 65.0% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Outperforms003632

@Ford: Growing Electric, Hybrid, Truck Sales Back Q3 Gains; Ford No. 1 Brand

Ford Motor Company U.S. retail sales climb 4% in Q3, with overall sales up 1%, compared to a 2% decline for the total industry Ford is the No. 2 electric vehicle brand in the U.S. with sales up 12% in Q3; Ford commanded highest transaction prices of all non-luxury electric vehicle brands  Ford is No.… Continue reading @Ford: Growing Electric, Hybrid, Truck Sales Back Q3 Gains; Ford No. 1 Brand

@GM: U.S. Q3 Sales: Another Record Quarter of EV Sales

General Motors (NYSE: GM) and its dealers increased retail sales by 3% year over year and delivered 659,601 total vehicles, down 2%, in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved another record quarter of EV sales with 32,095 total deliveries, up 60% year-over-year and up 46% compared to the second quarter… Continue reading @GM: U.S. Q3 Sales: Another Record Quarter of EV Sales