The head of Stellantis’ National Dealer Council speaks his mind about the former management with Carlos Tavares as CEO. Dealers claim Tavares was too focused on cost-cutting measures. Antonio Filosa is praised for having a far better approach. Mere months before Carlos Tavares resigned, the U.S. Stellantis National Dealer Council (NDC) sent a strongly worded…
Lotus Technology, the British sports car maker majority-owned by China’s Geely group, is welcoming Canada’s decision to reset its tariff policy that’s set to result in a dramatic price reduction for its high-performance electric SUV. The automaker said in a press release Saturday that the price of its Wuhan-made Eletre SUV will drop by roughly…
It’s no secret that Chinese automakers want in on the United States. In fact, in a pre-COVID world, several of them were in a race to get sales moving here. But an underdeveloped product line, and then increased geopolitical tensions and tariffs, have shut the door for now. At least, officially, every day, someone asks…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is canceled, as is its fully electric replacement, codenamed “T3.” Meanwhile, China’s EV and PHEV options keep making inroads in cheap segments across the globe. Ford’s Universal EV Platform is still on track to launch in 2027. The F-150 Lightning will gain a gas engine. An American-made commercial electric van has…
Volkswagen Group is poised to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) next year that leverages Chinese technology to compete with established domestic players like BYD and Geely in the world’s largest automotive market. The German carmaker, which has seen a decline in market share in mainland China since 2020 amid a rapid adoption of EVs,…
The Arcfox T1 measures 4,337 mm in length and offers a range of 320 to 425 km. It is expected to compete with models including the BYD Dolphin. (Image credit: Arcfox) Arcfox, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), officially launched the T1 compact electric SUV (sport utility vehicle), aiming to…
BMW is targeting a return to growth in China, its largest market, with the launch of its all-electric Neue Klasse series, beginning with the iX3 SUV. The model is set to debut in China by summer 2026. Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl told, “We are more than competitive with this product. With increasing availability of…
The updated Luxeed S7 sedan and updated Luxeed R7 coupe SUV have starting prices of RMB 229,800 ($32,130) and RMB 249,800, respectively. These two updated models are the first products launched by Luxeed following its entry into the “Phase 2.0.” (Luxeed S7. Image credit: Luxeed) Luxeed, the new automotive brand co-developed by Huawei and Chery,…
IM Motors will launch two extended-range models later this year: the updated five-seat SUV IM LS6 and the all-new six-seat SUV IM LS9. IM Motors said that its extended-range technology utilizes high-capacity batteries, delivering an ultra-long driving range. (The new generation IM LS6. Image credit: IM Motors) SAIC Motor’s (SHA: 600104) electric vehicle (EV) unit,…