TSLA390.820-3.64%
GM76.920-0.72%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.816-0.9841%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.5602.64%
CVNA69.915-0.675%
PAG205.5105.11%
LAD337.5206.15%
AN208.6805.14%
GPI328.1958.795%
ABG226.7208.29%
SAH101.9952.265%
TSLA390.820-3.64%
GM76.920-0.72%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.816-0.9841%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.5602.64%
CVNA69.915-0.675%
PAG205.5105.11%
LAD337.5206.15%
AN208.6805.14%
GPI328.1958.795%
ABG226.7208.29%
SAH101.9952.265%
TSLA390.820-3.64%
GM76.920-0.72%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.816-0.9841%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.5602.64%
CVNA69.915-0.675%
PAG205.5105.11%
LAD337.5206.15%
AN208.6805.14%
GPI328.1958.795%
ABG226.7208.29%
SAH101.9952.265%


EVs

Hertz

Hertz collaborates with Denver to expand its EV charging infrastructure

- January 20, 2023
Hertz is teaming up with the city of Denver to build out its charging infrastructure to support the ongoing transition to electric vehicles. The automaker intends to add more than...
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Virginia battery proposal

Virginia’s governor rejects Ford’s proposal for an EV battery project with Chinese partner

- January 19, 2023
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a rumored Republican candidate for president, vetoed a Ford battery factory investment sought by Michigan and Virginia that would have generated around 2,500 jobs. The crux...
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EV requirements

Lincoln gets 60% of dealerships to agree with new EV requirements

- January 17, 2023
Ambitious electric vehicle requirements have remained a sticking point between auto-retailers and original equipment manufacturers. Lincoln recently reported that 60% of its dealership body had agreed to its new EV...
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Europe EV trade ad

Significant risks emerge for the EV trade war, Bloomberg reports

- January 17, 2023
Will Ferrell's appearance in the General Motors 2021 Super Bowl ad was at best foreshadowing. The actor's comedic rage at being "out-EV'd" by Norway touched on a fact that was...
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XC40 and C40

Volvo XC40 And C40 getting shiny new upgrades in 2023

- January 17, 2023
Volvo's XC40 and C40 Recharge are getting upgrades to their driving range and battery charge time in 2023. Both vehicles have been a part of Volvo's lineup for multiple years, but...
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price cuts, slashed prices

Tesla makes surprise price cuts after chaotic 2022

- January 16, 2023
Tesla has made a round of price cuts on some of its newer models, after ending one of the most challenging years in its history. The automaker slashed prices on its...
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Q4 of 2022

Lucid finished Q4 of 2022 strong, but still faces challenges

- January 16, 2023
Electric Vehicle newcomer Lucid announced it had beaten last year's production target thanks to a strong performance in Q4 of 2022. The automaker's revised manufacturing target was 7,000 units, a number...
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Al Wagner EVs Skywell

Liteborne Motor Corp. plans to deepen relationship with Chinese EVs in 2023

- January 16, 2023
In November, it was revealed that Al Wagner would serve as the CEO of Liteborne Motor Corp., the company with the exclusive right to sell Skywell EVs in North America....
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trade dispute

U.S. loses trade dispute with Canada, Mexico over parts sourcing

- January 13, 2023
The U.S. has lost an automotive trade dispute brought against it by Canada and Mexico over parts sourcing requirements. According to an agreement between the three countries, to qualify for tax...
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Polestar

EV newcomer Polestar beat 2022 sales goal, hit 51,500 orders

- January 12, 2023
One of the newest electric vehicle brands, Polestar, had exciting news for the auto-world after it surpassed its 2022 sales goal. The Sweden-based EV manufacturer aimed to deliver 50,000 units by...
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