Rivian"s Q1 net loss widens to $1.45B as Illinois plant retools for lower-cost EVs
CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian had successfully retooled its Normal factory with new robots and new parts suppliers to cut costs and increase line speed. He declined to comment on reported talks with Apple Inc......»»
BMW kicks off 2024 atop U.S. luxury sales leader board
Mercedes-Benz now reports wholesales results, saying they align better with financial statements.....»»
Rivian’s Q4 net loss narrows to $1.52 billion as it cuts staff by 10% and forecasts flat 2024 production
Rivian doesn't expect production to increase significantly this year due mostly to high interest rates......»»
California regulators postpone decision on Waymo"s self-driving expansion plan
Waymo will wait a little longer to hear whether California regulators approve the self-driving tech company's ambitious expansion request......»»
UAW commits $40 million to organizing U.S. auto, battery workers
The United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday it was committing $40 million to organizing non-union auto and battery workers in the United States over the next two years......»»
Lou Fusz Automotive expands with two Q1 transactions
Lou Fusz Automotive Network of St. Louis expanded with a pair of two-store acquisitions in the first quarter......»»
Stellantis profit fell 10% in H2 due to N. America strikes
Stellantis is preparing for a difficult year with higher global vehicle output weighing on prices and an unpredictable broader backdrop......»»
Courting labor votes, Biden will address UAW at conference
President Joe Biden is scheduled to address members of the United Auto Workers Wednesday at the group’s annual conference in Washington......»»
Stellantis parts ways with ad agency TRG that made Super Bowl classic ‘Farmer’ for Ram
The automaker had stuck by the agency formerly known as the Richards Group after 2020 backlash over racist remark by agency founder......»»
German EV charging company plans $14.4 million North American headquarters in Detroit
German EV charging company EcoG plans to invest $14.4 million and create a North American headquarters in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood......»»
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman receives bold redesign
The Mini JCW Countryman features a high-performance engine and all-wheel drive......»»
Polestar, Israeli startup StoreDot seek to slash time to charge EVs
Israeli startup StoreDot will demonstrate new charging technology, capable of adding 100 miles of range in five minutes, in a prototype Polestar 5 performance sedan next year......»»
Polestar 4 output expands to South Korea in 2025
The move allows the Geely-controlled Polestar to avoid a steep 25 percent U.S. tariff imposed on China-built vehicles......»»
Volkswagen aims to bring under-$35,000 EV to U.S. in 3-4 years, exec says
Options include VW plants in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Puebla, Mexico, as well as a new South Carolina assembly plant planned for VW subsidiary Scout......»»
U.S. agency fines Zipcar $150,000 for uncompleted recall rentals
U.S. auto safety regulators said Zipcar has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after a government investigation found it allowed customers to rent vehicles with uncompleted recalls......»»
Differences Between the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and the Equinox EV
The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most popular family vehicles, so it’s only natural that Chevy crafted an all-electric spinoff of the model. But how do these two SUVs stack up to one another? Here’s a look.....»»
Differences Between the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
In many respects, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 are close cousins. They share the same engine options, bed sizes, and convenience features, like a six-function folding tailgate. However, they have their share of diffe.....»»
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ Overview
The LYRIQ is an attractive electric SUV from Cadillac that recently made its debut. Now in its second model year, the 2024 LYRIQ arrives with new trim options, more colors to customize the EV’s exterior, and a lower starting price. Another Exciting.....»»
Sun Sets on Ram 1500 TRX…For Now
Not to worry, there will probably be a replacement coming in the future. The post Sun Sets on Ram 1500 TRX…For Now appeared first on The News Wheel......»»
Honda Accord Tops All Midsize Sedans in New Rear Seat Safety Test
An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but the 2023 Honda Accord look quite poor. It was the only one of the bunch to get the top rating in all rear seat safety tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updated its modera.....»»