The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2024

Stellantis pulled out of last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show , stating that it was trying to save money amid the now resolved UAW strike. Stellantis says dealers can decide if they want to make an appearance at subsequent trade events while corporate takes a pass.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, announced a strategic partnership with NAPA Auto Parts, a premier retail auto parts reseller in the US.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future. Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. Even within the past few years, Camp Jeep was a huge attraction at auto shows.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network. Fisker previously signed dealer partners in Austria, France, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. 2023 Vinfast VF 8 Vinfast’s first product for the U.S. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

More than 40 years ago, Bosch brought the world’s first production-ready ABS for cars into the market. Prospective customers should check whether the new eBike ABS is installed when purchasing an eBike, or talk to their specialist dealer, as this cannot be retrofitted.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Dealer franchise laws are controversial at best and downright divisive in most cases, but they remain a significant force in the automotive industry despite the political noise surrounding them. Dealer franchise laws prevent that in most cases. & [Image: Hunter Crenian via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. FSR) is already looking to turn over a new leaf in early 2024, following an encouraging 2023 that still landed well below original production targets. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 3, 2023

Initially, the electric three-wheeler will be available only in a limited number of cities for cargo and passenger use The first electric three-wheeler from Bajaj Auto will be unveiled in April 2023 when it is launched. It will be available in both the passenger and cargo vehicle categories when the product is launched.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. The system allows electric vehicles to be charged quickly and flexibly, and dealers can also use the stored electricity for the lighting and air-conditioning in their showrooms and workshops.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

The company says the new infusion of cash will allow it to fund operations over the next 13 months, including putting Bollinger’s B4 electric truck into production. Mullen’s THREE and ONE commercial delivery vehicles are in production and available for delivery now. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis with a 15,500 lb GVWR.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike in the U.S. EV inventories are at all-time highs, and traditional dealers are concerned about their bottom lines, especially since they have had to make large investments in capabilities to sell and service EVs. Future Success How should auto companies set themselves up for ongoing success?

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Baua Electric

MAY 15, 2024

Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen has scored a $150 million capital infusion that will allow it to expand its domestic and international sales efforts – and put Bollinger’s beefy electric trucks into series production. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis cab with a 15,500 lb.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2024

Ford is shifting its production strategy toward two gas vehicles, with the automaker this week reiterating plans to reduce production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Last month, Ford initially announced its plans to cut F-150 Lightning production by around half.

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Baua Electric

MAY 6, 2024

EMotorad is currently also working on expanding its product range, introducing new electric cycles and new form factors such as e-bikes for delivery staffers. EMotorad has a network of more than 350 dealers over 10 experience centres across India. It has raised USD 20 million in equity so far.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is a top-selling EV “If I had to describe Hyundai right now in two words, it would be growth and investment,” Kevin Reilly, chairman of the Hyundai National Dealer Council, explained (via Automotive News ). FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

MAY 24, 2024

Nissan is preparing to begin production of the next-gen LEAF , which could happen as early as next March. After ending production of the iconic LEAF electric car earlier this year, Nissan is preparing its Sunderland plant for a new electric era. First up is the next-gen LEAF, which is expected to begin production trials in August.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

Last fall, GM and Ford gave the anti-EV crowd (which includes many of their dealerships ) an early Christmas present, announcing that they would push back EV production plans in response to slower sales (actually a slower rate of increase in sales). US automakers just can’t seem to make up their minds about EVs. Okay, glad to hear it.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 23, 2021

OBA L5 e-auto. is ready for its great launch of an electric auto Model L5 in the Indian market. The OBA aims to bring down the pollution levels in the country and moreover this e-auto offers low maintenance. OBA L5 e-auto. Its first product JSA 3 wheelers & soon become the first to sell out the best product in India.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2020

IHS Markit cut its forecasts for global light vehicle sales and production as the impact COVID-19 impact has depressed demand. IHS Markit forecasts a similar decline for global light vehicle production, falling to 69.3 IHS Markit forecasts a similar decline for global light vehicle production, falling to 69.3 Production.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Baidu’s Jidu Auto to start mass production of its first robot EVs in 2023. Baidu a Chinese multinational technology company specialising in artificial intelligence and internet related services has announced that it will start mass production of its first robot electric vehicles in 2023. Autonomous technology.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 12, 2023

The recent price war in China's auto market has put a new emission standard that will come into effect in a few months' time in the spotlight. CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry. percent in February, up 2.0

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Out-of-state, big-box auto retailers — that don’t speak for independent auto repairers — spent nearly $5 million trying to scare Mainers into thinking that the right-to-repair their vehicles was going away,” John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), stated in a release.

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Electrek

JUNE 8, 2023

The company has announced its first two dealers ahead of its limited run production finally beginning. more… The post One of world’s fastest (and most expensive) EVs spotted on way to an ultra-exclusive auto show appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Clean Fleet Report got a look at the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70 a couple weeks before the Los Angeles Auto Show, and posted this sneak preview story. No production information was provided. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

Fisker has paused production of its Ocean electric SUV for six weeks as it seeks to draw down inventory and secure additional financing. The production pause at contractor Magna’s Graz, Austria, factory is intended to give Fisker time to sell some of these vehicles.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 29, 2023

Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor. On March 23, China's Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce (CADCC) called on regulators to delay the implementation of the China 6b emissions standard.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nissan is ending production of the iconic all-electric LEAF at its Sunderland factory in the UK this week. Nissan ending LEAF production at its Sunderland plant Of the 650,000 LEAF models sold globally, over 280,000 were built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

CNH India serves the country through its Case IH, New Holland, and CASE Construction Equipment brands, delivering on the promise to provide world-class products of engineering excellence. The ITC is a cornerstone of CNH’s commitment to deliver technologically advanced products to our customers.”

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. This gave Clean Fleet Report the opportunity to sit down with the Seltos Product Manager, Jenny Chang, to discuss the latest updates to this compact SUV. When Will It Be in Dealers? CFR : What is the timeline for the Seltos being in dealers?

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

With dealer lots starting to fill back up with product after years of lean inventories that encouraged salespeople to ask for absolutely ludicrous prices, the Federal Reserve has found that lenders are declining would-be borrowers at a record-setting pace.& & The reasons for this are many. percent in June up from 9.1

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

As a result, the automaker lowered its production targets several times throughout 2023 while pulling any demand levers to maintain liquidity. For example, Fisker continues to add dealers to its network in the US and Europe to help boost sales of the Ocean EVs that have already been built.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia to kick off US EV9 production in May After launching the EV9 in the US late last year, Kia has handed over 3,839 models in the US. Kia currently builds the EV9 in Korea but expects to move production to the US by the end of May.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

During its Q1 2023 financial report, the American commercial vehicle manufacturer hinted at a weaning down of staff and company spending to optimize hydrogen and BEV truck production. Now, through two-quarters of hydrogen truck production, Nikola has sold 75 Tre FCEVs to date. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

The EV startup has struggled to ramp production on the Ocean and deliver the vehicles to customers. Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales In September 2023, the company announced plans to ramp production of the all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 per day, compared to 180 units daily.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Strategically located, the newly established office aims to provide enhanced accessibility and support for Sany’s dealers, customers, and financiers in the East region. “This new Regional Office underscores our steadfast commitment to delivering superior service and support to our esteemed dealers and customers.”

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