Europe’s third largest auto market, the UK, saw 13% plugin electric vehicle market share in February, up 2.3× from 5.7% a year ago. The overall auto market was down 35.5% year-on-year due to continuing lockdowns, which are currently planned to lift in mid April. Diesel powertrain sales volume fell by over 61% year-on-year and are… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plugin Vehicle Share Hits 13% In February, Up 2.3× Year-On-Year — Diesels Down 61%000648
Tag: Nissan
German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: New strategy for 70 percent electric cars by 2030000627
The expansion of the purer fleet Electric vehicles should at Volkswagen move faster under the pressure of tougher climate targets. In 2030, 70 percent of all vehicles of the core brand VW sold in Europe should be electrically powered, said core brand boss Ralf Brandstätter (52) on Friday. This means a doubling of the previously… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: New strategy for 70 percent electric cars by 2030000627
Women in the Indian automotive ecosystem
It was sometime in 2012 when a manager from Nissan Motor Company had visited India to check out what women wanted in their cars. The Japanese automaker had carried out a study with potential customers in Delhi, Mumbai and parts of Gujarat. “Women in India want more features like parking sensors and sound systems, greater… Continue reading Women in the Indian automotive ecosystem
Hyundai reveals new Bayon SUV
The Hyundai Bayon SUV has been revealed, and it will initially go on sale as a replacement for the i20 Active in multiple international markets. The Bayon is Hyundai’s answer to a number of crossover-SUVs sold overseas, starting with the Volkswagen T-Cross, Nissan Juke and the Ford Puma, to name a few. Bayon, pronounced as ‘Bye-Onn’, is inspired by the capital… Continue reading Hyundai reveals new Bayon SUV
From the ashes of nearly a billion dollars, Ample resurrects Better Place’s battery swapping business model
A little over thirteen years ago, Shai Agassi, a promising software executive who was in line to succeed the chief executive at SAP, then one of the world’s mightiest software companies, left the company he’d devoted the bulk of his professional career to and started a business called Better Place. That startup promised to revolutionize… Continue reading From the ashes of nearly a billion dollars, Ample resurrects Better Place’s battery swapping business model
Which electric vehicles still qualify for US federal tax credit?
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge entering 2021, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to… Continue reading Which electric vehicles still qualify for US federal tax credit?
Tesla is losing market shares to Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is out with a new report stating that Tesla is losing market shares to the Ford Mustang Mach-E in the US. The firm released its February 2021 US auto sales report and they found that electric vehicle sales were up by almost 40%. Tesla still had majority market shares, but it fell compared… Continue reading Tesla is losing market shares to Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to Morgan Stanley
@VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen models perform top of segment for lowest maintenance costs according to Vincentric study002538
Mar 3, 2021 Atlas family and Jetta models rank #1 for lowest cost of maintenance in Midsize SUV and Compact Sedan segments respectively Tiguan, Passat and Arteon rate at lower costs of maintenance than key competitor brands in their segments Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce results from a maintenance… Continue reading @VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen models perform top of segment for lowest maintenance costs according to Vincentric study002538
Stellantis sees rebound in 2021, but chip shortage a worry
MILAN (Reuters) – Low global car inventories and cost cuts should boost Stellantis’s profit margins this year, though a shortage of semiconductors and investments in electric vehicles could weigh on results, the newly-formed automaker said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen at the main entrance of the FCA Mirafiori plant in… Continue reading Stellantis sees rebound in 2021, but chip shortage a worry
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Mar 02, 2021
Maruti Suzuki exports cross 2 million vehicles from India – Just-Auto Land Rover launches powerful Defender V8 – Just-Auto Nissan signs mobility MoU with Suzhou City, China – Just-Auto Toyota to Raise $4.7 Billion in ESG Debt to Fund Futuristic Hub – Bloomberg Geely’s Volvo Cars to be fully electric by 2030 – Just-Auto Lunaz… Continue reading Tuesday Morning Auto News, Mar 02, 2021