Stellantis to Keep Milking the Fiat Panda Like the Cash Cow That It Is Until 2026
14 Mar 2022, 23:30 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Fiat sold more units of the Panda in Europe last year than you can imagine, so it's actually no wonder that they will keep it around for as long as possible
Volvo XC90 Will Remain in Production Even After the Unveiling of Its Electric Successor
16 Feb 2022, 09:16 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson doesn’t think his company should shut down production for the XC90 as long as there’s still a market for hybrids
GM Moves to Recognize California’s Authority to Set Emissions Rules Under Clean Air Act
10 Jan 2022, 10:17 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This latest decision will automatically make General Motors eligible for government fleet purchases by the state of California
Toyota Plans to Launch Proprietary Software Operating System by 2025
4 Jan 2022, 10:50 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Software has become increasingly important in the automotive sector, from managing electric motors and batteries to helping vehicles steer autonomously
Geely and Renault Could Join Forces on Hybrid Deal, Might Even Export Cars to the U.S.
21 Dec 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This possible joint venture between China’s Geely and French carmaker Renault has reportedly been in the works since early this year
Lancia to Mirror Mercedes Strategy for Long-term Success Within Stellantis
13 Dec 2021, 10:55 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Italian carmaker Lancia will focus on profitability rather than volume in order to secure its position for the future within Stellantis’ portfolio
Ford Wants to Sell 200,000 Mustang Mach-E Units per Year by 2023, Triple Compared to Now
13 Dec 2021, 10:11 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Ford is also optimistic about the sales potential of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, with retail reservations now approaching 200,000 units
VW Wants to Catch Tesla so Bad, It’s Hiring Battery Specialists From Apple and BMW
29 Nov 2021, 13:48 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Volkswagen has recently hired Apple’s former head of global battery developments and BMW’s former head of battery cell, fuel cell and electric drive
Rivian R1S Electric SUV Customer Deliveries Reportedly Being Delayed Until Summer
26 Nov 2021, 08:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The R1S SUV was scheduled to reach its first customers in January, but now it’s being reported that the delivery window has changed to between May and July
You Can Pretty Much Kiss the Stinger Goodbye, Hints Kia Design Boss
18 Nov 2021, 14:54 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / According to Kia design boss Karim Habib, his company is viewing the EV6 as the spiritual successor of the Stinger, which doesn’t bode well for the latter
NIO ET7 Electric Sedan Will Go on Sale in Germany in Late 2022
14 Sep 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The ET7 is NIO’s first EV model to go on sale in Germany and will join the ES8 SUV in Europe, with the latter set to go on sale in Norway later this month
2022 Ford Explorer ST Will Reportedly Come Standard With Rear-Wheel Drive
19 Aug 2021, 09:46 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Up until now, all Ford Explorer ST models were available with four-wheel drive at no extra cost, which is what you’d expect from a performance SUV
AMG, Maybach, and G-Class Sub-Brands Getting Bundled Into New Luxury Group
5 Jul 2021, 11:37 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Daimler will reportedly hold a launch event at the Munich auto show in September for a new business group comprising the Maybach, AMG, and G-Class sub-brands
BMW Reportedly Wants to Cut Production Costs by 25% Within the Next Five Years
23 Jun 2021, 08:51 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / BMW’s board member in charge of production told a German newspaper that his company will lower production costs per vehicle by 25% by 2025
Former VW CEO to Pay Roughly $12 Million in Damages Over Dieselgate Scandal
3 Jun 2021, 14:52 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Volkswagen concluded that its ex-CEO, Martin Winterkorn, had breached his duty of care, although he denied being responsible for the diesel scandal
Boston Dynamics Dog Robots Await New Master Hyundai
10 Dec 2020, 15:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / South Korean carmaker Hyundai in talks with SoftBank Group for the purchase of Boston Dynamics, decision expected on December 10
Toyota Predicts Huge Loss in 2009
8 May 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Toyota, the world's largest manufacturer, has revised its financial expectations for the current year and now braces for a $8.6 billion loss, coming from about 1 million less vehicles than init...