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Magna Steyr Pushes U S Plant Concept As Automakers Plan EvsAutomotive NewsMagna Steyr Pushes U S Plant Concept As Automakers Plan EvsAutomotive News

January 15, 2024| 9:16 am

PARIS — Peugeot’s next-generation 3008 compact SUV, perhaps the Stellantis brand’s most essential launch in years, may have fastback styling and a radical new dashboard with a single widescreen in entrance of the driver. The mixed company is now known as Forvia and made its debut on the 2022 list at No. 7, with sales of $25.88 billion to automakers in 2021. “Going ahead, we are going to try to replicate the new economics in our main markets in North America and Europe,” Kotagiri stated. “Inflation has been stable and modest for an extended time, for instance, however now it… [...]

Stellantis EV battery plant deal being described as ‘new auto pact’Stellantis EV battery plant deal being described as ‘new auto pact’

July 16, 2023| 12:49 pm

Ontario’s fiscal assistance in countering the IRA has been a sticking point for months. Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been pushing for the province to pay its “fair share” of the tax credits since early this year. Ontario Premier Doug Ford initially dismissed the pleas, saying the IRA was a federal problem that required a federal solution. The prospect of losing the NextStar Energy plant, however, prompted a change of tack. In mid-May, Stellantis and LGES halted construction on a portion of the Windsor battery plant, saying the federal government had reneged on its pledge to stay competitive with… [...]

Automakers are getting factories ready to launch new EV modelsAutomakers are getting factories ready to launch new EV models

July 14, 2023| 7:56 am

The number of new electric nameplates that will launch by decade’s end continues to grow. Each encouraging monthly sales and registration report emboldens an automaker somewhere to revise its EV strategy upwards or push ahead with schedules. The industry knows EVs are coming. And manufacturers everywhere have big long-term production plans for them. About 40 EV models of all types are on the market in the United States, but that number could triple over the next two to three years, according to automaker announcements and production forecasters. General Motors alone has said it expects to have [...]

What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?

July 12, 2023| 8:39 pm

If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same question. Below you’ll find some tips to help you decide if you need windshield repair or windshield replacement. When to Repair a Windshield Most people prefer to repair a windshield rather than replace it because it’s less costly. A chipped windshield is almost always repairable, and, in some situations, your insurance company might even cover the cost of the repair. For a chip to qualify for repairs, it [...]

Canadian Black Book names Yolanda Biswah its first president since 2019Canadian Black Book names Yolanda Biswah its first president since 2019

July 12, 2023| 6:51 am

Canadian Black Book has a new president, its first since 2019. The data and analytics that specializes in used-vehicle analysis promoted Yolanda Biswah to the newly created position July 1. Canadian Black Book has not had a president since 2019. The position has been reestablished, according to a company spokesman. Biswah was most recently senior vice-president and general manager of Canadian Black Book, which is owned by the US-based Black Book company. “This is a proud, historic Canadian brand, and I am excited to lead it at such an exciting time in the industry,” said Biswah of Canadian Black Book.… [...]

Investing in a New Windshield Offers Clear VisibilityInvesting in a New Windshield Offers Clear Visibility

June 30, 2023| 7:24 pm

Making sure that you can see clearly when behind the wheels of a vehicle is essential to keep yourself and your passengers safe. A new windshield installation can be a practical way to ensure the best visibility and to reduce the risk of accidents for yourself, your family, and friends when driving in Tampa, FL. Why Clear Visibility Matters Poor visibility is responsible for thousands of automobile accidents each year. While cracked or distorted windshields are not to blame for all these accidents, the lack of visibility caused by damage to your windshield can put you and your passengers at… [...]

Reasons DIY Auto Glass Solutions are a Bad IdeaReasons DIY Auto Glass Solutions are a Bad Idea

June 24, 2023| 7:22 pm

You may be tempted to try DIY auto glass solutions to resolve cracks in your windshield or other damage to your auto glass. However, these at-home kits can fail to produce the desired results and can even cause additional damage to your vehicle’s windshield in many cases. A Low Chance of Success According to the National Windshield Repair Division of the Auto Glass Safety Council, less than 10 percent of all auto glass damage can be repaired safely with DIY auto glass solutions. Even if your windshield falls to this 10 percent, the chance that you could repair it to… [...]

Facebook Is Trying to Make Dealers Pay for Car ListingsFacebook Is Trying to Make Dealers Pay for Car Listings

May 2, 2023| 2:30 pm

Photo: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto (Getty Images) Facebook Marketplace, over the past few years, has taken the vehicle-classifieds crown from Craigslist. It did so almost by accident; Facebook spun up Marketplace just as Craigslist instituted a fee for selling cars on its platform. Now, it seems new rules from Meta aim to get in on that cash — but only for dealers. In case you missed it: Early this year, according to Automotive News, Meta changed the rules around Facebook Marketplace listings. Now, Facebook business pages can no longer post Marketplace ads for vehicles. Instead, they’ll have to purchase [...]

LUXURY: Tesla Q1 sales more than double those of BMWLUXURY: Tesla Q1 sales more than double those of BMW

April 17, 2023| 11:54 am

The entire US luxury sector sales rose 23 percent to 616,970 cars and light trucks in the first quarter, outperforming the broader industry’s 8.4 percent bump. In the first quarter, BMW sales rose 12 percent, and the automaker secured a more than 14,000 vehicle advantage over No. 3 Lexuses. The Toyota luxury brand delivered 68,251 vehicles, up 6 percent from a year earlier. BMW, which commanded a 13 percent share of the luxury segment, extended its lead over German rival Mercedes-Benz with a more than 20,000-vehicle advantage. Mercedes’ sales of 61,531 were down 1.2 percent from the prior year as… [...]

Nikola battles for scarce funding as it launches its first truckNikola battles for scarce funding as it launches its first truck

April 12, 2023| 9:55 am

Like every other startup, Nikola is in search of funds to continue its mission to deliver zero-pollution cargo-moving trucks. Last week, it floated a $100 million stock offering that underwhelmed Wall Street. The company’s cash is being spent in three major areas: building trucks, creating a network of hydrogen fueling stations and developing software for autonomous driving. Any one of those pursuits would be a huge project for a startup. Perfecting all three seems like a moonshot. But Lohscheller has been able to sign up partners to help defray some of the costs. And thanks to the [...]

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