Tesla Cybertruck production finally starts in Texas
Tesla initially said it would sell the Cybertruck in three configurations: A single-motor version with more than 250 miles of range, starting at $39,900 (all figures in USD). A dual-motor…
Lithia sells Toyota, Ford and Bentley-Lotus car dealerships
Lithia said it sold Bentley of Denver-Lotus of Denver, previously housed in its Ferrari of Denver dealership in Highlands Ranch, Colo., to John Elway Dealerships on June 8. Lithia acquired…
Fisker expects to launch China output as early as 2024
Fisker Inc. intends to assemble vehicles in China as early as next year to gain a foothold in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The EV maker plans to open…
GM: Most EV minerals to come from Asia, without course correction
General Motors’ new Canada-based critical-minerals expert says the automaker has the local battery-cell manufacturing capacity to supply all of the electric vehicles it will build in North America by 2030.…
In death, Shoichiro Toyoda rekindles Toyota’s risk taking, tenacious spirit
Family members were front and center at a morning ceremony, including Toyoda’s son and current Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, his widow Hiroko and his daughter Atsuko. Also on hand was…
Kia plans an EV sales blitz by 2030 with the first dedicated EV factory
Kia’s upbeat outlook comes amid increasing enthusiasm for EVs across the industry as automakers from Japan to Europe and the US raise sales expectations amid stronger customer interest and government…
Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design Chief
Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design ChiefULI_SONNTAG/VW Volkswagen will replace its current design chief Jozef Kaban, Automotive News Europe’s affiliate Automobilwoche reports. The designer’s work reportedly hasn’t impressed new VW…
Why some Jaguar dealers are being asked to give up franchises
Haig noted that most Land Rover dealers did end up acquiring nearby Jaguar stores and then built new, combined facilities. But dealers who made that investment and now decide to…