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Germany’s auto industry must defend itself in moving to EVsGermany’s auto industry must defend itself in moving to EVs

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024| 9:14 am

Germany for decades led on well-engineered combustion cars. It’s now facing a watershed year in the quest to retain an edge in the age of electric vehicles. Europe’s biggest economy is under growing pressure to retool dozens of fossil fuel-era factories employing tens of thousands of workers in a race for clean-technology leadership with the US and China. Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and BMW are rolling out several new battery-powered models in the coming months that will be pivotal to proving they can finally start to narrow the gap to Tesla and China’s BYD, the two clear leaders in EV sales.… [...]

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Investing in Quality Auto Glass Restores Your Vehicle’s ValueInvesting in Quality Auto Glass Restores Your Vehicle’s Value

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023| 10:36 pm

Just like dents and dings happen on the doors, hood, and body of your vehicle, mishaps also affect the auto glass. Damaged auto glass detracts from the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal, and it also impacts safety while driving. If you plan to sell your vehicle, investing in quality auto glass restores its value in several key ways. What Dealers Consider When Valuing Your Vehicle No matter whether you engage in a private sale or you plan to sell your vehicle to a used car dealer, several factors go into its value. According to Consumer Reports, fixing auto glass defects helps [...]

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Why car dealerships should consider diverse business partnersWhy car dealerships should consider diverse business partners

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023| 6:36 am

Curious to learn more? Here are five ways choosing diverse partners can benefit dealership leaders. 1. It gets you access to the best of the best. The best talents come from all backgrounds. Working with a partner that has built a diverse team means you’re working with a group of professionals who have been carefully assembled — each person, no matter who they are, was hired because they were the right person for the job. And in the fast-paced automotive world, that’s a powerful edge over the competition. 2. It supports balanced decision-making. Every decision we make, to some degree… [...]

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Rivian’s stock rallies to highest in 2023 after posting strong deliveriesRivian’s stock rallies to highest in 2023 after posting strong deliveries

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023| 5:05 am

NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) – Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) surged more than 18% on Friday as it continued to rally after the electric vehicle (EV) maker reported better-than-expected quarterly deliveries early this week. Rivian said on Monday it delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter on steady demand from customers, beating market estimates. That result was in line with that of market leader Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), which on Sunday reported a record quarterly vehicle deliveries fueled by incentives such as price cuts and US federal credits. The shares of several EV makers have risen since last week on… [...]

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The Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveriesThe Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveries

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023| 1:52 am

Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West Coast logistics hub to enact elaborate contingency plans to get vehicles to Canadian dealers. Facing weeks of waiting at Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal, Hyundai Auto Canada, for one, has begun diverting vessels to ports in the United States, where vehicles are offloaded, placed on railcars and shipped across the border into Canada. The rerouting is no simple task, said company CEO Don Romano, but it beats a month of idling… [...]

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Polestar 3 electric crossover delayed againPolestar 3 electric crossover delayed again

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023| 7:10 pm

Polestar now expects 2023 global sales volumes of 60,000 to 70,000, compared with its earlier forecast of about 80,000 units. Polestar delivered 51,491 units last year. “Given the tougher economic climate, it is difficult for us to compensate for the absence of the Polestar 3 volumes with an incremental Polestar 2 volume,” Polestar CFO Johan Malmqvist said on an earnings call Thursday. “That, coupled with high market uncertainties, led us to call down the volumes.” Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said the volume forecast adjustment would also help the automaker protect the profit margin on the Polestar 2. “We are intent… [...]

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Shift Q1 earnings: Company reviewing ‘strategic alternatives’Shift Q1 earnings: Company reviewing ‘strategic alternatives’

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023| 5:28 pm

Online used-vehicle retailer Shift Technologies Inc. said Thursday its board of directors is working with management and financial and legal advisers to assess a range of “strategic alternatives” for the company. in a statementShift said its board of directors was conducting a process to “explore and evaluate strategic alternatives, including exploring a potential sale of certain operating businesses, third party investment or partnership opportunities and/or funding alternatives for our marketplace business, to further enhance value for all stakeholders.” The company said its board did not set a timetable for the completion of the review process. There is “no assurance” it… [...]

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Quebec toughens ZEV sales mandate, frustrating automakersQuebec toughens ZEV sales mandate, frustrating automakers

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023| 3:46 pm

Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette announced April 21 that the province was “accelerating” the yearly percentage of ZEVs that must be sold until the goal of 100 per cent is reached in 2035. The current Quebec sales mandates are already more aggressive than the proposed federal mandates and the new provincial targets widen that spread significantly. For example, the federal ZEV target for 2027 is 23 per cent, the current mandate in Quebec is 34 per cent and the newly proposed mandate is 43 per cent. For the 2030, the federal target is 60 per cent, the current Quebec [...]

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Why Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks ExpandWhy Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023| 5:20 pm

Many of us have been there. You get a small chip or crack in your windshield and leave it alone, figuring it won’t get any bigger. Unfortunately, this isn’t often the case. In many situations, this crack or chip will gradually grow larger, causing you to need a full windshield replacement in the future, rather than requiring a small repair now. This can leave you wondering exactly why the heat of the Arizona summer causes this result. Read on to learn the answer. Why the Spread? It may seem unusual for a cracked windshield to spread. [...]

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