2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Preliminary Press Conference Schedule for AutoMobility LA® on November 17

Event To Feature Global Reveal by Subaru and North American Debuts by Hyundai, Fiat, Genesis, Kia, VinFast and More LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show® today announces the preliminary press conference schedule for  AutoMobility LA® (AMLA), its annual gathering for both media and industry professionals on November 17. Showcasing… Continue reading 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Preliminary Press Conference Schedule for AutoMobility LA® on November 17

Three senior Ford leaders to retire in latest exec-level staffing changes

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday announced a spate of executive departures, with three senior company leaders slated to retire in the coming months. Departing are Stuart Rowley, Ford’s chief transformation and quality officer; Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln since 2018 and a 33-year Ford employee; and Steven Armstrong, who is retiring from his role as… Continue reading Three senior Ford leaders to retire in latest exec-level staffing changes

Geely’s Zeekr launches record-breaking MPV

Zeekr CEO An Conghui presents the 009 MPV on Nov 1, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Geely’s premium electric marque Zeekr launched its first multipurpose vehicle on Tuesday, marking its foray into the niche but promising segment in China. The model, called 009, aims to “feature the spaciousness of MPVs, the power of SUVs and… Continue reading Geely’s Zeekr launches record-breaking MPV

Electric multipurpose vehicles to see revival

Denza, a joint venture between China’s BYD and Germany’s Daimler, launches its first MPV D9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Carmakers are making inroads into the electric multiple purpose vehicle segment amid the launch of more sedans and SUVs. The move is a result of opportunities brought by growing family size and people traveling more in… Continue reading Electric multipurpose vehicles to see revival

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3 Nov 2022 PROTON EXCEEDS TOTAL SALES VOLUME FOR 2021 WITH TWO MONTHS REMAINING – Total volume of 115,366 units is highest sales figure in eight years- Nearly 50,000 Proton SUVs delivered this year as X70 celebrates 4th birthday Subang Jaya, 3 November 2022 – National car maker PROTON has kicked off the final quarter of… Continue reading Geely-Proton: READ MORE000058

@Geely: Kandi Technologies to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on November 8, 2022

Jinhua, China, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (the “Company” or “Kandi”) announced today that it will report its third quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 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 Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Hold a Conference Call on November 8, 2022

Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354

@Ford: Ford’s Jim Baumbick to Oversee Quality; Armstrong, Rowley, Falotico to Retire; Craig to lead Global Lincoln Business

Jim Baumbick to lead quality, integrated closely with his engineering responsibilities. Stuart Rowley, chief transformation and quality officer, retiring after accomplished 32-year career Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln, will retire after successful 33-year career with Ford, which included tenures as chief marketing officer, head of Ford Credit Dianne Craig will succeed Falotico as president of… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Jim Baumbick to Oversee Quality; Armstrong, Rowley, Falotico to Retire; Craig to lead Global Lincoln Business