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BYD Launches Its First Pickup Truck BYD SHARK in Mexico

BYD Launches Its First Pickup Truck BYD SHARK in Mexico

MEXICO CITY--On May 14, BYD launches its first pickup truck, BYD SHARK, in Mexico. Positioned as a new energy intelligent luxury pickup, BYD SHARK features the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, representing the latest addition to BYD's product portfolio. ... Continue reading

2024 Buick Envista Premium Crossover Details

2024 Buick Envista Premium Crossover Details

With a long wheelbase, low roof and sleek profile, the Envista is a premium crossover with the riding dynamics of a sedan The Envista will be the first vehicle to fully adopt Buick’s new design language, first exhibited on the Wildcat EV concept The all-new Envista will round out Buick’s North American portfolio wi ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

Since its introduction in early 2022, little has changed for the Mazda CX-50 and little is needed, though we do have several suggestions. ... Continue reading

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

I definitely like the call and action to ban any social media crap from China. ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

Today, Kia announced pricing details for the 2025 Sorento PHEV, which receives a range of enhancements that lend the electrified SUV a more confident and modern appearance along with a newly added EX trim. Paired with a technology-rich interior, the updates aim to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.Trim Le ... Continue reading

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

new-car inventory levels increased by 35% compared to 2023, indicating fewer pressures for consumers to compromise on their vehicle choices. But is this the new normal, or just a temporary reprieve? - New Car Prices: Up 30% from pre-pandemic levels, but stable month-over-month. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture to Electrify the Future of the Trucking Industry

ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture to Electrify the Future of the Trucking Industry

ChargePoint announces support for the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the latest addition to ChargePoint’s leading DC fast charging lineup, to enable the electrification of commercial trucking. ... Continue reading

LEVC's TX Access Taxi Revolutionizes Visitor Experience at Cliveden-National Trust

LEVC's TX Access Taxi Revolutionizes Visitor Experience at Cliveden-National Trust

The new relationship involves LEVC supplying the historic estate in Buckinghamshire with a TX Access taxi to make the visitor experience more inclusive and enjoyable · The TX Access taxi, a fully wheelchair-accessible and electric vehicle, already provided significant impact to the estate over the Easter break ... Continue reading

Auto Dealer Asbury Automotive Group Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $400 Million

Auto Dealer Asbury Automotive Group Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $400 Million

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced its board of directors approved an increase in the authorization of the share repurchase plan for the Company, which expands the remaining availability to $400 million. ... Continue reading

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dr ... Continue reading

MINI USA Makes SiriusXM with 360L Standard Equipment

MINI USA Makes SiriusXM with 360L Standard Equipment

While SiriusXM first expanded across MINI’s full lineup in 2022, SiriusXM with 360L’s expanded content and personalization offering will now be available in all MINI vehicles, including the new MINI Countryman S ALL4, MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 and MINI Cooper S 2-door arriving at dealers this month. ... Continue reading

Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China’s Unfair Trade Practices

Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China’s Unfair Trade Practices

President Biden’s economic plan is supporting investments and creating good jobs in key sectors that are vital for America’s economic future and national security. China’s unfair trade practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are threatening American businesses and workers. ... Continue reading

The White House Shuts USA For Chinese Automakers, Now They Will Market Worldwide

The White House Shuts USA For Chinese Automakers, Now They Will Market Worldwide

After yesterday’s announcement from the White House that Chinese automakers now face 100 percent tariffs on Chines EVs that are imported into the U.S., those same automakers are pivoting. According to reports, China’s auto companies will now direct their attention on the global automotive markets – ... Continue reading

Accelerating Allyship: The next steps on Nissan’s inclusion journey

Accelerating Allyship: The next steps on Nissan’s inclusion journey

At Nissan, DEI impacts the way we serve customers, connect with valued partners, and engage employees. ... Continue reading

Westwater Applauds Recent Actions by The White House on Electric Vehicle and Critical Mineral Tariffs

Westwater Applauds Recent Actions by The White House on Electric Vehicle and Critical Mineral Tariffs

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater Resources”), today acknowledged its support of the recent actions taken by the United States Trade Representative and the White House, related to electric vehicle (“EV”) ... Continue reading

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