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Subaru of America Reports Strong December Sales and Year-End Performance

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Photo credit: Teddy Leung / Shutterstock.com Subaru of America, Inc. This marks an 11 percent rise compared to December 2021, indicating a positive trend despite ongoing industry challenges. witnessed a notable increase in vehicle sales during December 2022, with a reported 56,760 vehicle sales. Although this represents a 4.7

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Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

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Earlier this year, General Motors CEO Mary Barra talked about bringing the company’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America. During its recent earnings call, however, Tesla reiterated its stance that EVs are the future of the automobile industry. Tesla has also acknowledged a slump in EV demand.

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Balqon to build electric buses in China with SAIG

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California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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Ford’s adoption of Tesla NACS could change the EV charging landscape [Opinion]

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The move may change the EV charging landscape in North America. At the same time, Tesla’s NACS technology gains support from a notable leader in North America’s automobile industry. EV makers using the NACS standard would support the expansion and use of the Supercharger Network across North America.

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UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

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America loses. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. We will continue to be there when America needs us most,” he added. And if we lose it, we will lose to the competition.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business.

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OnStar expanding to Brazil in Chevy Cruze

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OnStar, with more than 7 million customers in North America and China and 19 years of experience, is the leading global provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology in the automobile industry.

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