In a statement China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group said, it will start accepting orders for its Hengchi 5 electric sport utility vehicle, “imminently”; to this end it will open sales centres in 15 major cities across the country. The company… Read More ›
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Sales to dealers surged by 82% in 2021: Aston Martin
In a statement Aston Martin said, in 2021 sales to dealers have surged by 82%; despite this the British luxury automaker has forecast lower-than-expected annual adjusted core earnings due to fewer-than-planned shipments of its Valkyrie sports cars during the fourth quarter…. Read More ›
Sony examines options to expand into electric vehicles
This Spring, Sony is set to examine its options vis-à-vis the electric vehicle market as it looks to capitalize on its sensor and entertainment strengths to play a bigger role in next-generation mobility. Speaking ahead of the CES technology trade… Read More ›
Rivian delays deliveries of electric pickup trucks and SUV with big battery packs to 2023
In a statement the CEO of Rivian Automotive Inc RJ Scaringe said, the automaker will delay deliveries of its electric pickup truck and sports utility vehicle with big battery packs to 2023. He went on to add, the large majority of… Read More ›
Justice Department pursues FCA in emission fraud, financial penalties being negotiated
According to sources familiar with the matter hand, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is close to an agreement to plead guilty to criminal conduct so as to resolve a multiyear emissions fraud probe revolving around its Ram pickup trucks and Jeep… Read More ›
India pushes back China’s Great Wall Motor, approvals subject to improvements in border row
According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, China’s Great Wall Motor has decided to re-allocate a portion of its $1-billion investment in India to Brazil following a year-long delay in winning government approvals. The development comes in the… Read More ›
Ford Motor Co recalls 661,000 Explorer SUV in North America over roof rail detachment issue
In a statement Ford Motor Co said, it is in the process of recalling 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America following a request by U.S. regulators who have said, Ford should recall the model due to the potential loosening… Read More ›
Tesla starts deliveries of Shanghai-made Model Y SUVs in China
On Monday, in a statement Tesla Inc said, it has commenced delivery of its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicles (SUV) to Chinese customers. In November 2020, Tesla had obtained permission from the Chinese government to start selling Model Y… Read More ›
Tesla can avail state subsidies for its Gigafactory: German economy minister Peter Altmaier
In an interview to a German weekly newspaper, Germany’s economy minister stated, Tesla could avail state subsidies if it were to set up a gigafactory in the country. “In my conversations with (Tesla CEO) Elon Musk I have always made… Read More ›
Aston Martin launches its first SUV
On Wednesday, in a statement Aston Martin said, is it launching its first sport utility vehicle, as it hopes for a turnaround. Share prices of the sports carmaker have plunged this year following sales unable to meet analysts’ expectations after… Read More ›