automotive industry news 2020
- Automobile
New Zeekr X electric car revealed: could hit UK roads by 2025 | Auto Express
Zeekr, the premium China-based EV brand started by Volvo owner Geely, has unveiled its latest model, called the Zeekr X.…
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Deutsche Bank downgrades Ford, cites ugly fourth quarter and ‘aggressive’ 2023 guidance
A large fourth-quarter miss from Ford is sending a warning signal to analysts at Deutsche Bank. Analyst Emmanuel Rosner downgraded…
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Nissan unveils modified Ariya for North Pole to South Pole expedition – Autoblog
Nissan has unveiled the modified Ariya that husband-and-wife team Chris and Julie Ramsey will attempt to drive from the North…
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Mercedes-Benz EQE, EQS and EQS SUV given range boost | Autocar
The dual-motor versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQE, Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV have gained lightly revised drivetrains and other modifications to improve their overall…
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British firm wins £6.6m to develop autonomous hydrogen HGV | Autocar
British commercial vehicle start-up Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has gained £6.6 million of government funding to produce the world’s first…
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New details emerge on Tesla cliff plunge that led driver to be charged with attempted murder – Autoblog
New details have emerged in the case of a Tesla that plunged 250-feet off a cliff called Devil’s Slide. Tayfun…
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Tesla and Ford’s EV price cuts make no sense, Bank of America says – Autoblog
Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images Ford announced price cuts for its electric vehicles shortly after Tesla did the…
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The ravishing Genesis X Convertible Concept is going into production – Autoblog
The Genesis X Concept 2+2 grand tourer that debuted in March 2021 began as an internal design exercise. We said then…
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Industry digest: Positive mindset key to business expansion | Autocar
During a recent business conversation, a senior automotive executive was complaining about the difficulty of finding suitable recruits to support…
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This electric vehicle ETF soared 20% in January. Analysts give 2 of its stocks another 100% upside
One EV-related exchange-traded fund just had its best week in nearly a year, and also outperformed in January – soaring…
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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar First Drive Review: Hold onto your butts – Autoblog
MERZOUGA, Morocco — Dawn in the Sahara Desert is why the phrase “deafeningly quiet” exists. A light breeze comes across…
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How Tesla’s price cuts could spur an EV pricing war
A Tesla showroom is seen in the City Center shopping center on January 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker…
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Demand for semitrucks is surging, and four companies stand to benefit
Semitruck makers have seen record demand for trucks in recent months and have pivoted from managing extremely tight supply constraints…
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New-look 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE goes hybrid-only | Autocar
New among the driver assistance systems is a more advanced version of Mercedes-Benz Distronic active cruise control system and a…
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New 2024 Mercedes-AMG E63 swaps V8 for straight-six PHEV | Autocar
The straight-six engine channels its reserves to both the front and rear wheels via AMG’s nine-speed Speedshift MCT gearbox. As…
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The ‘land grab’ for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert
Brine pools at the Albemarle Corp. Lithium mine in Calama, Antofagasta region, Chile, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Cristobal Olivares…
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Geely to float arm of carmaker Lotus via $5.4bn deal with LVMH vehicle
China’s Geely will list part of its sports car brand Lotus in the US through a merger with a shell…
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Luca de Meo warns of ‘unhealthy’ electric car price cuts | Autocar
Cutting the price of electric cars would be “not healthy” for Europe’s car makers while profits are still hard fought,…
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JPMorgan downgrades electric vehicle charging stock EVgo, sees little upside going forward
JPMorgan thinks it’s time to move to the sidelines on electric vehicle charging company EVgo . Analyst Bill Peterson downgraded…
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GM profits beat expectations as company builds momentum going into 2023
General Motors expects its earnings momentum to grow this year on higher production volumes after reporting a better-than-expected profit in…
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Glickenhaus 007S is 1000bhp racer for the road | Autocar
American hypercar manufacturer Glickenhaus has revealed new details about the upcoming 007S, its road-legal edition of the SCG007 Le Mans…
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Nissan and Renault flirt with marriage and divorce in attempt to revive alliance
After six months of tortured negotiations and weeks of tactical leaking, Nissan and Renault in the end announced a deal…
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Toyota CEO and President Akio Toyoda to step down
Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Corp. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Toyota Motor‘s president and…
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Renault and Nissan near deal to reshape historic alliance
Renault and Nissan are close to reaching a deal that would reshape their troubled alliance, paving the way for the…
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BMW recalls certain i4 and iX models due to faulty external noise generators
BMW is recalling 3,431 electric vehicles because the sound generator used when backing up might fail. Specifically, certain examples of…
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Ford boosting Mustang Mach-E production, cutting price by up to $5,900 – Autoblog
Ford says it will drop the price of the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover while simultaneously ramping up production in 2023.…
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Jeep ‘Death Wobble’ class action settlement includes warranty extension, reimbursement – Autoblog
Jeep owners are among the most loyal and rabid fans of any vehicle brand out there. The number of Jeep-related…
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Renault-Nissan Alliance back on stable ground as fractures fixed | Autocar
Investors, suppliers and employees alike will be breathing a sigh of relief today after Renault and Nissan announced they had…
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India’s electric vehicle market glides into gear from standing start
India’s electric vehicle sector is gearing up from a standing start. Boosted by state subsidies, some early sales of delivery…
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Electric-van start-up Arrival to cut half its remaining staff
Arrival will shed about half its remaining workforce to prevent it running out of cash this year, as the struggling…
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Ford and General Motors enter a new phase of uncertainty on prices and demand
Attendees view a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT during opening day of the 2022 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in…
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London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know | Autocar
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) means some older cars need to pay a fee to enter the capital.…
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies | Auto Express
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) – which ban cars from entering certain residential streets in urban areas – are continuing to…
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport recalled over leaking ABS module – Autoblog
Ford has issued a recall that applies to approximately 800 units of the Bronco Sport manufactured during the 2023 model…
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Toyota remains world’s best-selling car manufacturer | Autocar
Toyota sold 10,483,024 vehicles in 2022 as it defied a global production slump, maintaining its place as the world’s best-selling manufacturer.…
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Monday Motivation: And the winner of the Protect & Preserve Award is…
THE PROTECT AND PRESERVE AWARDENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND ACTION IN THE MOUNTAIN BIKING COMMUNITY Sustainability is one of the three…
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2023 Subaru Forester Review | Aimed right at the great outdoors
Pros: Wilderness trim excels off-road; great visibility; tons of space inside Cons: Boring powertrain; sloppy handling; dull design The 2023…
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Worst Car of The Week: Hyundai Ioniq 6
By Chris Ward, January 30, 2023 We’re meant to be enthusiastic about the car industry. We wanted to join the…
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Renault and Nissan agree equal shares in alliance to iron out conflict – Car Dealer Magazine
Renault and Nissan have equalised their shareholdings at 15 per cent in an attempt to repair their alliance and have…
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Toyota Supra Mk4 Buying & Tuning Guide
Having cemented god-like status in the car tuning community, the Toyota Supra Mk4 is about a strong a statement as…
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Greatest road tests ever: Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 Turbo | Autocar
Tested 28.6.89 Seven years after the Starion coupé’s launch, Mitsubishi took the unusual step of replacing its 2.0-litre turbo with…
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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is a new era of Corvette motorsports – Autoblog
At the time of writing, Corvette Racing has won 120 races, eight of those being class wins at Le Mans,…
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Koji Sato, Toyota’s incoming CEO, must navigate shift to clean energy
TOKYO — Koji Sato, who was named on Thursday as the future CEO of Japan’s top automaker Toyota Motor Corp, is…
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Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 2022 long-term test | Autocar
Is it fun to drive? Well, I must say that I had a great time getting it photographed on the South…
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Tech giants have cut tens of thousands of jobs. Automakers are ready to hire them – Autoblog
Automakers like Ford and GM have yet to announce anything close to the layoffs that have left thousands of tech…
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Bluedot’s debit card for EV owners offers cheaper charging, cash back – Autoblog
Electric vehicles accounted for nearly 6% of all new cars sold in the U.S. in 2022, an increase from 3.1%…
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Biden’s push to slash truck pollution has a hidden loophole – Autoblog
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 20: EPA Administrator Michael Regan gives remarks at an event on new national clean air standards…
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“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher” | Auto Express
The people of the North East aren’t the only ones to be disgusted and dismayed by the death of the…
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Ford recalls 462,000 SUVs over faulty rear camera – Autoblog
Ford has had some issues with its backup cameras in recent years, and the troubles are continuing with yet another…
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GM, Ford must convince investors they can profit as prices fall
DETROIT — General Motors and Ford are expected to report strong profits for 2022 next week, powered by premium-priced pickup…
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