October saw dealer used car inventories hit their highest level for the year as dealers assimilated the part-exchanges generated by the September plate-change. Data from motors showed average stock levels grew 7% month-on-month (MoM) from 50 to 54 units, representing a 2% rise year-on-year (YoY). It said the hike was powered by car supermarkets, where… Continue reading Franchised dealers see surge in forecourt stock levels
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In 1953, the Ford X-100 Concept Car Had It All
In 1954, in a moment of absolute frankness, the president of Gifford Motors described his company’s latest luxury automobile: “Designed to appeal to the snob in everyone. Designed to convert your bank account into our dividends.” Perhaps you’re wondering why you never heard of such an honest car executive. That’s because he existed only in… Continue reading In 1953, the Ford X-100 Concept Car Had It All
Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan are considering importing US-built cars to Japan, a move driven by trade friction with the US rather than business logic. Japanese automakers are considering importing some of their US-built cars to Japan – a costly and impractical move that comes as Tokyo tries to placate President Donald Trump over its… Continue reading Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
SK Innovation swings to quarterly profit, expects resilient Q4 refining margins
SKs deal echoes a trend among EV battery makers expanding into energy storage as a hedge against slow EV battery demand. SK Innovation Co, owner of South Korea’s top refiner SK Energy, on Friday said refining margins are expected to remain resilient in the fourth quarter amid global supply disruptions and the onset of the… Continue reading SK Innovation swings to quarterly profit, expects resilient Q4 refining margins
Ford to Resume Manufacturing at Chennai Plant with Next-Generation Engines
Ford Motor Company announced today that it will resume manufacturing operations at its Chennai plant, confirming plans to produce next-generation engines for export markets. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 235,000 engines, with operations expected to begin in 2029. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu government, building… Continue reading Ford to Resume Manufacturing at Chennai Plant with Next-Generation Engines
Don’t let up on EV incentives, says Vauxhall boss
“We’re only nine weeks away now from one in three cars needing to be electric, and as you can see, the industry is running behind that at the moment,” Catlin continued. “I think we may need to see more support in the marketplace to hit the ambitious targets over the next couple of years.” Catlin… Continue reading Don’t let up on EV incentives, says Vauxhall boss
Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive
Vauxhall seems to be entering a pivotal period that could dictate the long-term future of the British (though not British-owned) brand one way or the other. The well documented rise of Chinese entrants to the new-car market is squeezing the mainstream in particular, although Vauxhall is so-far seemingly more resilient than some. While the market… Continue reading Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive
American Legion conducting cleanup of National Mall
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization, is taking action to clean up veterans and war memorials along the National Mall, which has not been done during the government shutdown. On Friday, Oct. 31, dozens of military veterans and supporters will work together to demonstrate their commitment… Continue reading American Legion conducting cleanup of National Mall
Clean Technica: Tesla Pushes Leases & Buyouts As It Maximizes US EV Tax Credit?004226
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Wait, the US tax credit for EVs is gone, isn’t it? What am I doing sticking it in the headline now? Well, one month ago, we wrote about some news that broke just before the US EV tax credit expired. Ford and GM had worked… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Pushes Leases & Buyouts As It Maximizes US EV Tax Credit?004226
GM lays off more than 1,700 at sites in Michigan, Ohio, citing EV challenges
The Ultium Cell factory in Warren, Ohio, is shown, July 7, 2023. Gene J. Puskar | AP General Motors laid off roughly 1,700 workers at manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio on Wednesday, citing a slowdown in the electric vehicle market. The company confirmed there were around 1,200 layoffs at Detroit’s electric vehicle plant and 550 cuts… Continue reading GM lays off more than 1,700 at sites in Michigan, Ohio, citing EV challenges