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
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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
@Renault: LADA: successful sales results in February000179
In February 2021, 28,272 LADA passenger and light commercial vehicles were sold in Russia, which is 13.1% higher than the results of February 2020.Sales of passenger models of the LADA Granta family amounted to 9,790 cars, which is 2.4% higher than the results of the same period last year. The LADA Vesta family also showed… Continue reading @Renault: LADA: successful sales results in February000179
The incredible journey of the two Americans behind Carlos Ghosn’s escape
At 11:10 p.m. on December 29, 2019, Michael Taylor took off from Osaka Airport in a Bombardier Global Express business jet, registered TC-TSR. The former American green beret converted into clandestine operations had just succeeded, with his son Peter Taylor and one of his loyal associates, George-Antoine Zayek, the most spectacular exfiltration in modern Japanese… Continue reading The incredible journey of the two Americans behind Carlos Ghosn’s escape
US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report – Financial Times
US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report Financial Times Father and son extradited to Japan over Carlos Ghosn escape The Guardian Escape Artist Accused of Freeing Carlos Ghosn Can’t Evade Reckoning in Japan Bloomberg Why Carlos Ghosn’s accused rescuers have been sent to Japan to face charges Automotive News Europe Two Americans wanted in Carlos… Continue reading US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report – Financial Times