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Ford Cutting F-150 Lightning Production Over Slowing Demand
Ford Cutting F-150 Lightning Production Over Slowing Demand

28 Mar 2024, 00:51 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of 2,100 hourly workers, the F-150 Lightning's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center will be reduced to 700 hourly workers on April 1, 2024

 
This Is the LAST Diesel-Powered Volvo – EVER!
This Is the LAST Diesel-Powered Volvo – EVER!

27 Mar 2024, 12:52 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Volvo has completely ditched all diesel-powered cars. The last low-revving V60 and XC90 rolled off the line this month, thus marking the end of an important era

 
There Has Never Been a Better Time To Buy a Rivian
There Has Never Been a Better Time To Buy a Rivian

23 Mar 2024, 21:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The young automaker is trying to sell as many R1-series EVs as possible. That means some customers may score some amazing deals

 
SEAT Says It Will Keep Making Cars, Officially Announces New Models
SEAT Says It Will Keep Making Cars, Officially Announces New Models

22 Mar 2024, 09:34 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / SEAT says it will update the Ibiza, Leon, Arona, and Ateca, yet rather strangely, there is no word on the flagship Tarraco SUV, which might be dropped

 
Biden Administration Eases Tailpipe Emission Rules After Hearing Carmaker Objections
Biden Administration Eases Tailpipe Emission Rules After Hearing Carmaker Objections

21 Mar 2024, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The EPA delayed plans to phase out combustion vehicles after carmakers expressed concern about the planned 67% EV production by 2032

 
Another 'Tesla Killer' Acquitted of All Charges: Fisker Prepares To File for Bankruptcy
Another 'Tesla Killer' Acquitted of All Charges: Fisker Prepares To File for Bankruptcy

14 Mar 2024, 11:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After a disastrous 2023, Fisker finally stared into the abyss and decided it was time to prepare for the inevitable moment of a bankruptcy filing

 
Rivian Puts Brakes on Pricey but Important Georgia Plant
Rivian Puts Brakes on Pricey but Important Georgia Plant

7 Mar 2024, 23:14 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian launched the R2, the R3, and the R3X on Thursday. Amidst all the excitement, there's a business decision that raises some eyebrows

 
Rivian Confirms CCS-to-NACS Adapters Will Reach Owners This Spring
Rivian Confirms CCS-to-NACS Adapters Will Reach Owners This Spring

29 Feb 2024, 23:07 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / America's most promising non-Tesla EV maker is joining forces with the leader and giving its customers more fast charging options

 
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Shipments Halted Over Headlight Issue
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Shipments Halted Over Headlight Issue

29 Feb 2024, 16:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It appears that F-150 Lightning shipments have been halted on February 9 due to a new headlight connected that – reportedly – isn't sealed properly

 
Polestar 3 Production Starts in China, Will Also Be Made Stateside As of This Summer
Polestar 3 Production Starts in China, Will Also Be Made Stateside As of This Summer

27 Feb 2024, 10:07 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Besides the Chengdu factory in China, the Polestar 3 will also hit the assembly line at the South Carolina facility in the United States

 
Undisclosed Quality Issue Halts 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Shipments Nationwide
Undisclosed Quality Issue Halts 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Shipments Nationwide

24 Feb 2024, 20:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2024 could become the worst year in terms of sales for the F-150 Lightning, which is currently hindered by a stop-ship order

 
Aston Martin Hiring 400 People for Manufacturing Positions at Gaydon and St Athan Plants
Aston Martin Hiring 400 People for Manufacturing Positions at Gaydon and St Athan Plants

20 Feb 2024, 16:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / More than 400 new positions will open at Aston Martin beginning March 2024, with said positions split between the Gaydon and St Athan production facilities

 
Alfa Romeo's Hot Quadrifoglio Models Leaving North America for Good This Year
Alfa Romeo's Hot Quadrifoglio Models Leaving North America for Good This Year

16 Feb 2024, 11:32 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The announcement is official and Alfa Romeo will close the order books for the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio at the end of April

 
Toyota's New Three-Row Electric Sport Utility Vehicle Will Be Made in the US
Toyota's New Three-Row Electric Sport Utility Vehicle Will Be Made in the US

8 Feb 2024, 17:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Toyota's flagship manufacturing plant in the United States of America prepares to welcome two new electric SUVs with three-row seating

 
Quirky MINI Clubman Bids Farewell to the Car World
Quirky MINI Clubman Bids Farewell to the Car World

7 Feb 2024, 10:16 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The last MINI Clubman just rolled off the line at the Oxford factory in the UK. The model will be replaced by the new Countryman and upcoming Aceman EV

 
Ford's Puma Crossover Leaving Australia for Good To Make Room for Other Models
Ford's Puma Crossover Leaving Australia for Good To Make Room for Other Models

7 Feb 2024, 09:43 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The ICE-powered Ford Puma is driving off into the sunset Down Under later this year. The decision is official and is related to the brand's global strategy

 
Ferrari Breaks Sales Record Again, Order Book Full for Current Models Throughout 2025
Ferrari Breaks Sales Record Again, Order Book Full for Current Models Throughout 2025

6 Feb 2024, 18:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As opposed to 13,221 deliveries in 2022, the Prancing Horse of Maranello moved 13,663 vehicles worldwide last year. The Purosangue was especially popular

 
Volvo To Stop Funding Polestar, Geely Might Take Over
Volvo To Stop Funding Polestar, Geely Might Take Over

2 Feb 2024, 13:48 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Volvo is walking away on Polestar, pulling the plug on financing the sports carmaker which become a standalone brand in 2017

 
Ford Discreetly Launches Its First-Ever Digital Purchase Platform
Ford Discreetly Launches Its First-Ever Digital Purchase Platform

1 Feb 2024, 01:18 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / After a lot of back-and-forth regarding online sales, Ford finally managed to turn on its dedicated platform. It's not much to see

 
Skoda's 2024 Scala and Kamiq Hit Production Line, Would You Want Them in the U.S.?
Skoda's 2024 Scala and Kamiq Hit Production Line, Would You Want Them in the U.S.?

30 Jan 2024, 12:06 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Skoda's facelifted Scala compact hatchback and Kamiq subcompact crossover have started rolling off the line on the right side of the pond