Sunday, December 22, 2024
Kia's Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs) are set to revolutionize electric mobility, with four innovative applications based on the eS skateboard electric vehicle platform. The company aims to produce 150,000 advanced PBVs annually by 2025, focusing on autonomous package delivery and "robotaxi" services. Kia's groundbreaking efforts culminate in the launch of their first dedicated PBV in 2025.
General Motors (GM) has initiated a significant transformation of its US Buick dealership landscape. Employing a voluntary buyout strategy, GM has cut its Buick dealership network in half, a strategic move to maximize sales and profitability per location. This transformation aims to prepare for the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution.
Land Rover dives into electric cars with a sneak peek, showcasing their upcoming EV SUV. Boasting remarkable water-wading capabilities and a commitment to serene luxury, the Range Rover Electric is now open for pre-orders, reshaping the SUV landscape
India reaffirms its stance on maintaining import levies for electric vehicles (EVs), creating hurdles for Tesla Inc.'s market expansion. Ministry of Commerce and Industry's junior minister, Som Parkash, confirms no plans for EV import duty exemptions or subsidies. Tesla faces such challenge in India.
Audi's New CEO, Gernot Dollner, is prioritizing a balanced approach to propulsion technologies in response to changing customer demands. Audi is committed to electric mobility but isn't rushing to maximize EV production, aiming to keep dealers satisfied by promoting gas-powered, plug-in hybrid, and electric cars.
The Fiat Electric 500e, a European favorite, is making its North American debut early next year, marking a significant move for Stellantis, its parent compan. Featuring a robust 42-kWh lithium-ion battery and an estimated 149-mile range, it's set to hit the U.S. market at $32,500.
General Motors announces layoffs impacting 1,300 workers at Michigan plants. Production delay pushes layoffs as electric pickup truck production postponed to 2025. Orion plant to lose 945 jobs, Lansing assembly plant faces 369 job cuts.
Thailand's Prime Minister confirms Tesla executives' visit, expressing confidence in potential investments. Tesla seeks substantial land for a new venture.
