Volkswagen's Scout to Get $1.3 Billion in Incentives for Its South Carolina Factory
21 Mar 2023, 13:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / South Carolina approved $1.3 billion in state incentives to Volkswagen's subsidiary Scout Motors to build its first U.S. factory
California Expected to Move Forward With Diesel Truck Ban, Despite Industry Protests
21 Mar 2023, 11:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The federal government is expected to give California the go-ahead for its plan to phase out diesel-powered trucks, despite trucking industry protests
Tesla's Aggressive Price Cuts Have Squeezed Legacy Carmakers in World's Biggest EV Market
20 Mar 2023, 18:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's aggressive price cuts in China have put traditional carmakers like Ford, GM, and Toyota in a tight corner, dragging them into the price war
Electric Vehicles May Have Killed the Hydrogen Horse on Which Toyota Bet Its Future
20 Mar 2023, 12:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota insists that hydrogen combustion engines are part of our future, although evidence shows that electric vehicles have already killed that horse
Cash-Strapped Americans Stuck in Auto Loan Delinquency Pitfall, 2008-Levels Don't Compare
20 Mar 2023, 10:17 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Impecunious Americans are still dealing with the rising cost of living while nursing the withdrawal effects of post-pandemic benefits, a.k.a Stimulus Checks
Tesla Will Build 1 Million Cars per Year at Giga Berlin With the Same Water Consumption
16 Mar 2023, 16:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has applied to expand Giga Berlin, as it seeks to reach an annual production of 1 million cars without increasing water consumption
EV Makers Will Drop the Emergency-Dependable AM Radio, FEMA Officials Say
16 Mar 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Some automakers plan to drop the AM radio on their electric vehicle, blaming electromagnetic interference that could likely affect the reception
Mississippi Sides With Dealerships, Complicating Direct Sales Model
16 Mar 2023, 01:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We know at least three American automakers will be sad about it, but the new law, unfortunately, affects customers too. Here’s what’s happening
Volkswagen Plays Both Ends, Announces Massive $193 Billion Electrification Plan
14 Mar 2023, 11:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen has announced increased investments to $193 billion to boost EV and software development while at the same time lobbying for e-fuels
Rivian Chief Engineer Leaves, Goes Back to McLaren
13 Mar 2023, 20:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian might be ramping up production, but it looks like it’s going to deal with a brain drain soon enough. Here’s what’s happening
Rivian Seeks To End EDV Exclusivity Deal With Amazon Following Lower-Than-Expected Order
13 Mar 2023, 19:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Amazon has placed an order for only 10,000 EDV vans to Rivian, which is at the low end of the contract, and Rivian is now looking for alternatives
After a Botched EV Push, General Motors Is in Deep Trouble
10 Mar 2023, 15:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM's Mary Barra vowed to surpass Tesla, but its EV program has stalled, and the company is now looking to trim its workforce through "voluntary separation"
Mitsubishi Motors Will Only Sell Electrified Vehicles by 2035, Still Not 100% Electric
10 Mar 2023, 11:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mitsubishi Motors has announced its mid-term plan, dubbed "Challenge 2025," an important step toward becoming a 100% electrified brand by 2035
Nissan’s New EV Powertrain Development Will Cut Costs by 30% and Improve Performance
9 Mar 2023, 13:43 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction in manufacturing and development costs by 2026
Signed Rivian's Binding Buyer's Agreement? You May Get the Full, Unrestricted $7,500
9 Mar 2023, 08:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The young automaker confirmed via email that customers who signed the document last year don't have to worry about current provisions
Tesla Will Once Again Build Two Gigafactories at the Same Time
8 Mar 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Similar to building Giga Texas and Giga Berlin at the same time, Tesla intends to complete Giga Mexico at the same time with another gigafactory
And the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year Is… a Crossover
8 Mar 2023, 08:47 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The big winner in the 2023 Women's World Car of the Year awards also bagged the Best Urban Car trophy, and it is one popular model
2023 World Car of the Year List Narrowed Down to Three for Each Category
8 Mar 2023, 07:55 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The big winners in each of the 2023 World Car of the Year categories will be announced on April 5, during the New York Auto Show
GM Reportedly Stops Development of TT I6 Truck Engine Derived From 2.7L Turbo I4
6 Mar 2023, 16:26 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The twin-turbo I6 was reportedly canceled due to GM's pivot towards electrified vehicles, including full-size trucks and SUVs
End of the Road for U.S. Car Dealerships? A Legal Battle Is Inching Closer
6 Mar 2023, 09:14 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Consumers and dealerships have become unlikely allies when pushing back against a more formidable enemy – subscription services