BIG DEAL: e-Zinc to accelerate commercialization of its breakthrough energy storage technology
Jan 18, 2021
e-Zinc, a Toronto-based energy storage innovator, announced today it has raised $2.3 million in a closed round led by BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice. ... Continue reading
Groupe Renault & Plug Power Join Forces to Become Leader in Hydrogen LCV
Jan 12, 2021
Joint-venture will establish in France state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing capabilities for hydrogen fuel cell systems and their integration in vehicles. The partnership provides a unique value proposition: turn-key fuel cell vehicle solutions with hydrogen fuel, refueling infrastructures and services. ... Continue reading
The Andersons Announces Senior Leadership of The Andersons Trade and Processing Group
Jan 12, 2021
The Andersons, Inc. announces the senior leadership of The Andersons Trade and Processing group, which is comprised of its Trade and Ethanol business segments. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel | Geely Holding and Baidu Partner to Establish a New Electric Car Company
Jan 11, 2021
Geely Holding and Baidu to create partnership focused on electric and intelligent vehicles. Partnership to utilize Geely Holding’s all-electric Sustainable Experience Architecture. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 2020 Sales of 325,915 Vehicles
Jan 8, 2021
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported Q4 2020 sales of 78,078 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 17,228, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 95,306 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 8.9% over the comparable period last year. ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2021
According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study,SM only 35% of car shoppers are delaying a new-vehicle purchase due to the pandemic, which is a decrease of five percentage points from the summer of 2020. Additionally, 45% of car shoppers are willing to purchase online and as confidence in on ... Continue reading
Redesigned 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage & Mirage G4 priced from $14,295
Jan 6, 2021
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced pricing for the redesigned and updated 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage five-door hatchback and Mirage G4 four-door sedan, which remain the most fuel efficient gasoline-powered non-hybrid vehicles sold in America. ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Reports Q4 2020 and Full Year 2020 U.S. Sales Results
Jan 5, 2021
BMW of North America reported today sales results for Q4 2020 and the full year 2020 for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S.* BMW Brand In the fourth quarter of 2020, BMW brand sales totaled 98,750 vehicles, only a 2.0% decrease from the 100,797 vehicles sold in the fourth quarter of 2019.** For the full year 2020, BMW ... Continue reading
Average Down Payments for New Vehicles Continue to Rise in Q4, According to Edmunds
Jan 5, 2021
Consumers in the financial position to buy a new car during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic aren't holding back on upsizing their purchases in favor of bigger vehicles with more amenities. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Calendar Year 2020 Sales
Jan 5, 2021
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported fourth-quarter and total 2020 calendar year sales. ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Retail Sales for 2020
Jan 5, 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced retail deliveries in 2020 totaled 57,294 vehicles – PCNA's second-best year ever, down only 6.9 percent from 2019 due to pandemic effects but still ahead of 2018's performance. Fourth quarter deliveries set a record of 17,560, up 6.4 percent from a year ago. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2020, Year-End Sales
Jan 5, 2021
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2020 sales of 249,601 vehicles, an increase of 20.4 percent on a volume basis and up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to December 2019. For calendar year 2020, TMNA reported sales of 2,112,941 vehicles, a decrease of 11.3 percent on a vol ... Continue reading
Hyundai 2020 December, 4Q and Yearly 2020 US Auto Sales
Jan 5, 2021
Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 66,278 units, a 2% increase compared with December 2019. ... Continue reading
Ford To Sell Your Driver Behavior To Auto Insurance Companies
Jan 4, 2021
Choosing the right auto insurance policy can be a daunting task for vehicle owners, but what if customers could have confidence that their policy takes their driving behavior into account? If you drive a connected Ford vehicle, the Blue Oval is here to help. ... Continue reading
Carketa Launches Dealer Operating System
Dec 31, 2020
Utah based Carketa, announces the addition of Carketa Digital Condition Report to its suite of Valuation, Connect and Reconditioning applications creating an "Acquisition to Sell" eco system. ... Continue reading
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