Lithia Motors outsells AutoNation in Q1
The nation's No. 2 retailer based on new-vehicle sales volume outsold fellow giant AutoNation in the first quarter of 2022......»»
Rivian shifts to in-house motors to boost production
The Rivian-made Enduro motor replaces units made by Bosch in most configurations of the R1T pickup and R1S crossover. Rivian says it will save money and speed up production......»»
Iconic Felix Chevrolet dealership among stores sold in 4 states
L.A.'s iconic Felix Chevrolet changed hands, a group added another Kia store to its mix, and dealerships selling General Motors and Stellantis brands traded hands in fourth-quarter and second-quarter transactions......»»
Other than Tesla, which car companies are selling lots of EVs?
As automakers report Q1 sales, we take a look at the numbers. Enlarge / With a starting price of $26,500, it's no surprise that Chevrolet has sold a lot of Bolt EVs this year. (credit: General Motors) As we're now in the.....»»
GM"s Next-Gen EV Deliveries Have Been Painfully Low In 2023
General Motors' Ultium EV line represents the future of its electric vehicle efforts, but its flagship EVs haven't exactly been selling like hotcakes. Genera.....»»
Researchers reveal mechanism of polarized cortex assembly in migrating cells
The cell cortex is defined as a thin layer of filamentous actin, myosin motors, and regulatory proteins beneath the plasma membrane. Assembly and contraction of this actin meshwork generates cortical tension, which enables cells to resist external me.....»»
Acquisitions propel Lithia to list’s top spot
Lithia Motors, once the smallest publicly traded dealership group before embarking on a multiple-year dealership buying spree, passed longtime No. 1 AutoNation in new vehicles sold in 2022......»»
GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay for EVs, go all-in on Android integration
General Motors plans to phase out popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in favor of built-in Android systems......»»
GM is ditching CarPlay in all future EVs and teaming up with Google instead
General Motors is making the controversial decison to phase out its support for Apple’s CarPlay platform. Instead of supporting CarPlay, GM is teaming up with Google to design custom built-in infotainment systems for future electric cars. This com.....»»
GM ditching CarPlay & Android Auto for Google-built infotainment system
General Motors plans to gradually replace CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, in favor of an in-house infotainment system developed with Google, leaning on subscription services.GM snubs CarPlayAs Apple prepares to launch the next generation of.....»»
José Muñoz named to Hyundai"s board of directors
Hyundai Motor Co. shareholders elected president and global COO José Muñoz to the board of directors last week in Seoul. Muñoz also is CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motors North America and Hyundai Motor America......»»
Powerful Lamborghini Revuelto plug-in hybrid launches brand into EV era
The Revuelto, which replaces the Aventador, combines the most powerful V-12 made by Lamborghini with three electric motors to boost its output to 1,001 hp......»»
Jose Muñoz named to Hyundai"s board of directors
Hyundai Motor Co. shareholders elected president and global COO José Muñoz to the board of directors last week in Seoul. Muñoz also is CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motors North America and Hyundai Motor America......»»
Tata Motors eyes on B2C market for its EV offerings
Tata Motors, the frontrunner in India's EV market, is reportedly looking to separate its EV business regarding channel strategy and inventory management, highlighting its sales focus moving from B2B to B2C as consumers' interest in EVs is growing......»»
Scout picked S.C. because of speed, says CEO Scott Keogh
Scout Motors picked a site in suburban Columbia, S.C. for its $2 billion factory in part because it was ready to go. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a $1.3 billion incentive package for the project into law Monday......»»
Column: General Motors" white-collar buyout offers appear timed to tame UAW
Spending up to $1.8 billion toward $2 billion in annual savings may not seem like the smartest move, but doing it right before negotiations begin looks pretty savvy......»»
Jardine deal opens U.K. opportunity for Lithia
Lithia Motors' latest acquisition of Jardine Motors Group gives it a sizable presence the United Kingdom and gives it exposure to the agency model......»»
Major Indian metros witness 50% commercial EV penetration, says Euler Motors
In a major shift towards sustainable transportation, the penetration of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) has as reached as much as 50 percent in some of the major Indian metropolitan cities, according to Euler Motors, a leading cargo EV maker in th.....»»
Lithia enters U.K. with acquisition of Jardine Motors
Lithia Motors CEO Bryan DeBoer confirms the acquisition of one of Europe's biggest dealership groups, part of the No. 1 U.S. auto retailer's big expansion plans......»»
Lithia on cusp of buying Jardine Motors, report says
Lithia CEO Bryan DeBoer told in January that the group had been looking for the right partner in the U.K. for about five years and hoped to buy an auto group in the next few quarters......»»
GM extends production halt at Mexico truck plant over supply chain issue
General Motors' Silao Assembly Plant that makes Chevrolet and GMC pickups will extend a production halt through March 20......»»