Kia sells 217,204 units in August, sees flat growth

Kia has announced total global sales of 217,204 units in August 2021, which marks a 0.1 percent increase year over year. The Sportage and Seltos SUV models led Kia’s global sales in August, selling 32,388 and 20,561 units respectively. The Rio subcompact sedan (also known as Pride in some markets) was third with 17,769 units.… Continue reading Kia sells 217,204 units in August, sees flat growth

07:00 ETDana Launches e-Axle Production for Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation Zero-Emission Electric Delivery VehicleDana Incorporated (NYSE: DA…

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it will begin production of its eS9000r e-Axle – the first in a line of Spicer Electrified™ Zero-6 e-Axles – to support the market launch of the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle. Designed with a… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Launches e-Axle Production for Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation Zero-Emission Electric Delivery VehicleDana Incorporated (NYSE: DA…

07:00 ETDana Launches e-Axles for Class 7 and 8 Vehicles, Expanding Commercially Available Heavy-Duty e-Powertrain OfferingsDana Incorporated (NYSE: D…

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced an expansion of its Spicer Electrified™ e-Powertrain offerings to include a family of single and tandem e-Axles designed for a wide variety of Class 7 and 8 applications.  The Spicer Electrified™ Zero-8 e-Axles complement Dana’s established heavy-duty electric-vehicle (EV) e-Propulsion systems,… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Launches e-Axles for Class 7 and 8 Vehicles, Expanding Commercially Available Heavy-Duty e-Powertrain OfferingsDana Incorporated (NYSE: D…

VW reaches $42 million settlement with U.S. owners over Takata air bags

The settlement is the latest by major automakers and much of the funding goes to boosting recall completion rates. To date, seven other major automakers have agreed to settlements worth about $1.5 billion covering tens of millions of vehicles. By David Shepardson WASHINGTON: Volkswagen‘s U.S. unit has agreed to a $42 million settlement covering 1.35… Continue reading VW reaches $42 million settlement with U.S. owners over Takata air bags

Elon Musk says the Tesla Roadster ‘should ship’ in 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the upcoming Tesla Roadster “should ship in 2023” in a tweet on Wednesday. He blamed the ongoing supply chain shortages for the long timeline. “2021 has been the year of super crazy supply chain shortages, so it wouldn’t matter if we had 17 new products, as none would ship,”… Continue reading Elon Musk says the Tesla Roadster ‘should ship’ in 2023

@GM: Baojun Launches KiWi Electric Vehicle

Baojun Launches KiWi Electric Vehicle 2021-08-31 SHANGHAI – Baojun today launched the trendy KiWi electric vehicle, which has a range of 305 kilometers. The KiWi EV inherits Baojun’s new interstellar geometry design language. It adds futuristic-looking two-tone avant-garde split body styling, giving it a distinct and personalized appearance that will appeal to younger consumers. Six… Continue reading @GM: Baojun Launches KiWi Electric Vehicle

@GM: Wuling Launches Zhengcheng MPV

Wuling Launches Zhengcheng MPV 2021-08-30 SHANGHAI – Wuling has launched the Zhengcheng, its new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a roomy interior for families and business users. It provides a variety of seating combinations. Doors on both sides make it convenient for passengers to get in and out and for cargo to be loaded and unloaded.… Continue reading @GM: Wuling Launches Zhengcheng MPV

@GM: Chevrolet Upgrades Blazer SUV in China with Standard 48V Mild Hybrid Technology

Chevrolet Upgrades Blazer SUV in China with Standard 48V Mild Hybrid Technology 2021-08-27 SHANGHAI – Chevrolet today announced the upgrade of the Blazer in China with 48V mild hybrid technology as standard. Two five-seat variants and five seven-seat variants as well as the sporty Redline and RS trims are available. They are priced between RMB… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Upgrades Blazer SUV in China with Standard 48V Mild Hybrid Technology

@GM: General Motors Appoints Santiago Chamorro to Lead GM South America

General Motors Appoints Santiago Chamorro to Lead GM South America 2021-08-31 27-year GM veteran has held senior positions in South America and global headquarters Priorities will be implementing the investment plan and ramping up production to meet customer demand Jeff Massimilla appointed GM vice president, Global Connected Services SÃO CAETANO DO SUL, Brazil – General… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Appoints Santiago Chamorro to Lead GM South America

CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights 2021 – Electric Vehicles Take Priority as New Efficiency Platform Emerges

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights, 2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The research study scope showcases key trends observed during the CES 2021 virtual event. CES 2021 took to the digital stage as the COVID-19 pandemic forced a virtual walk through one of the biggest events… Continue reading CES Automotive & Transportation Highlights 2021 – Electric Vehicles Take Priority as New Efficiency Platform Emerges