Autoliv showcases integrated vehicle cockpit at Auto Shanghai     

Automotive safety systems major Autoliv presented a number of new safety solutions at the Shanghai Automobile Industry Exhibition 2023 held last month. They include an integrated cockpit, a zero-gravity seat, and the Star steering wheel and are designed to provide safety, comfort, and an improved driving experience. According to Autoliv, its stall saw over 35,000… Continue reading Autoliv showcases integrated vehicle cockpit at Auto Shanghai     

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6 May 2023 PROTON ACHIEVES SALES AND MARKET SHARE GROWTH IN APRIL – 9,415 units sold in April marks 6.5% increase over the same month in 2022- YTD market share improves to 20.8% as TIV recedes by over 41.4% compared to March   Subang Jaya, 5 May 2023 – National carmaker PROTON continued its strong… Continue reading Geely-Proton: READ MORE000078

Cleantechnica: EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration 002738

Great news: 9.5% of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs. That means all those Australians with solar on the roof can operate their cars for zero dollars, saving money, having fun, and being kind… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration 002738

Sonic (SAH) Q1 Earnings Miss on Lower Wholesale Vehicle Sales

Sonic Automotive, Inc. SAH registered first-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings per share of $1.33, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.84. Lower-than-expected sales from the wholesale vehicle segment led to the underperformance. Also, the bottom line fell 43% from the $2.33 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. Total revenues amounted to $3,491.2 million, marking an… Continue reading Sonic (SAH) Q1 Earnings Miss on Lower Wholesale Vehicle Sales

Harley-Davidson (HOG) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

Harley-Davidson, Inc. HOG reported first-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42. Higher-than-anticipated revenues from the motorcycles & related products and Financial Services segments resulted in the outperformance. The bottom line also shot up 41% from the $1.45 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. The motorcycle manufacturer… Continue reading Harley-Davidson (HOG) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

@Geely: ¬Kandi Technologies to Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on May 10, 2023

Jinhua, China, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (the “Company” or “Kandi”) announced today that it will report its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, before the U.S. stock market open. The Company has scheduled a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial… Continue reading @Geely: ¬Kandi Technologies to Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on May 10, 2023

LEVC to launch electric car line-up on new SOA platform

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), the Geely-owned maker of the black cab, will launch a range of vans and MPVs as it drives forward with a major global expansion. A new platform, dubbed SOA, will form the basis for a line-up of high-tech F-segment models, positioned above the likes of the Citroën ë-Spacetourer and Volkswagen… Continue reading LEVC to launch electric car line-up on new SOA platform

Auto giants are setting their sights on a new growth market for EVs: India

The NH48 highway in India. The country’s electric car sector is small compared to other major economies like China and the U.S. Sw Photography | Digitalvision | Getty Images With a huge population, military and economy, India is viewed by many as country whose influence could grow significantly as the 21st century progresses. When it… Continue reading Auto giants are setting their sights on a new growth market for EVs: India

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4 May 2023 PROTON UNVEILS R3 ACCESSORIES PACKAGE FOR PROTON X50 – R3 20th Anniversary Edition Accessories Package limited to just 200 units- Orders opened with deliveries targeted to begin in October 2023   Subang Jaya, 3 May 2023 – National carmaker PROTON unveiled an R3 accessories package for the Proton X50 at the Malaysia Autoshow… Continue reading Geely-Proton: READ MORE000077