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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0

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Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8 Follow us for interactive news & more. billion between January and July 2022 or 4% year-on-year.

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Auto Industry Strike: UAW and Big Three Fail to Agree on Terms

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Last night, the Union launched a strike against Ford, GM, and Chrysler/Stellantis, taking almost 13,000 workers off production lines and factory floors across the country. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Stellantis sees a drop in Q1 2024 revenue, ahead of BEV launches

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The multinational automaker and Dodge-Chrysler parent company says the drop was due to its transitioning product portfolio as it prepares to launch additional battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and due to other economic headwinds. . In a press release shared on Tuesday, Stellantis reported that it reached a Q1 net revenue of €41.7

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Stellantis looks to invest $2.8B in Canada to boost electric vehicle production

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We’re building a world-class Canadian auto industry, an innovative economy and a clean, strong future for everyone. During CES this year, for example, Stellantis stated that its Chrysler brand would be all-electric by 2028. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. million and $398 million, respectively. .

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Tesla timing, fossil-fuel billions, Chevy Bolt EV perils, Pacifica safety: Today's Car News

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Today, we listen to you on the Model 3, the Mirai makes a case for consistency, and a Chrysler that can crash (very well, might we add). The timing of the first Tesla Model 3 delivery remains a subject of hot contention in the auto industry. All this and more on Green Car Reports. More than two.

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UAW strikes: GM shuts down Kansas plant and lays off 2,000 workers

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The news comes as the latest amidst strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union targeting Ford, GM and Stellantis. Following the UAW strikes at a GM assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri last Friday, the automaker said on Wednesday that it doesn’t have work available for its Fairfax, Kansas workers, according to NBC News.

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Will Tighter CAFE Rules Bring More Trucks, Fewer Small Cars?

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The entire auto industry was startled when Fiat Chrysler said two weeks ago it would end production of its Dodge Dart compact car and its Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. Coverage of the news immediately.