Volvo Trucks receives record order for electric trucks
Oct 6, 2021
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2021 -- Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company. ... Continue reading
Damon Motors to Manufacture HyperSport Motorcycles in Vancouver, BC
Oct 5, 2021
The state-of-the-art, 110,000 square foot facility, being developed in partnership with Bosa Properties, will serve as ground zero for production of Damon’s flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. Details will be revealed at a special kickoff ceremony on October 5, 10 a.m.–12 ... Continue reading
Investors Take Dealer Software Maker Tekion's Value to $3.5 Billion
Oct 5, 2021
Tekion, innovator of the Automotive Retail Cloud™ (ARC), the first and fastest end-to-end cloud-native automotive SaaS platform, today announced a Series D financing round of $250 million, driving Tekion’s valuation to $3.5 billion. The funding round was led by Alkeon Capital and co-led by Durable Capital. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2021
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2021 -- All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive lighting parts and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced today its expansion into the remanufactured and aftermarket wheel category with the acquisitions of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2021
Cree Lighting today announced an all new canopy lighting solution, the CPY500™ Series. With a modern, innovative design, this fixture provides fuel islands and commercial canopies with category-leading levels of curb appeal, visual comfort, energy efficiency and customer attraction. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2021
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 -- BMW has been rated the automotive brand digitally savvy American consumers ages 18-49 with household incomes above $75k trust most to share their personal data. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Names Industry Veteran as Chief Marketing Officer for EchoPark Automotive
Oct 4, 2021
Dino Bernacchi as Chief Marketing Officer of EchoPark Automotive, the Company’s growing nationwide pre-owned vehicle segment, effective October 4, 2021. Bernacchi joins EchoPark Automotive after most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Cleveland Browns NFL franchise. ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2021
COURTLAND, Ala., Oct. 4, 2021 -- Lockheed Martin is breaking barriers in hypersonic technology, adding to its world-class portfolio another milestone with the grand opening of an advanced production facility in Courtland, Alabama, focused on hypersonic strike production. ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2021
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2021 -- Chemical Guys, the leading lifestyle brand for automotive detailing enthusiasts and professionals, continues to expand its global reach through a retail launch with Supercheap Auto, Australia's leading auto spares, parts and accessories retailer. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports September Sales Results
Oct 3, 2021
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2021 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total September sales of 24,045 vehicles, a decrease of 0.8 percent compared to September 2020. ... Continue reading
Toyota News; Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. September and Third Quarter 2021 Sales Results
Oct 3, 2021
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2021 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported U.S. September 2021 sales of 152,916 vehicles, a decrease of 22.4 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus September 2020. ... Continue reading
Tesla Q3 2021 Vehicle Production & Deliveries
Oct 3, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas--In the third quarter, we produced approximately 238,000 vehicles and delivered over 240,000 vehicles. We would like to thank our customers for their patience as we work through global supply chain and logistics challenges. ... Continue reading
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing comienza la producción del Toyota Corolla Cross 2022
Oct 1, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, 30 de septiembre de 2021-- Con la opresión de un botón y un motor que cobra vida, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) y sus más de 2,000 miembros del equipo celebraron el inicio de la producción del nuevo Corolla Cross 2022. MTM, la única instalación norteamericana que fabrica el Corolla Cross, ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer News: New Car Dealers In Jeopardy; China's Evolving Automobile Sales Model
Oct 1, 2021
SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2021 -- Cango Inc. ("Cango" or the "Company") is issuing a bi-monthly industry insight publication called "CANGO Auto View" to bring readers, drivers and passengers up to speed on the automobile market's emerging trends. ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2021
The Fisker Magic Works, its UK-based specialty vehicle engineering and development division. Highly respected industry veteran, David King, will lead the new division as senior vice president of engineering. ... Continue reading
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