News about car manufacturers

Dacia sells 1,000,000th LPG vehicle

Dacia has sold its one millionth LPG vehicle. The company has been offering cars that run on both petrol and LPG since 2010.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 25, 2024, 9:56 a.m.
Study reveals how people talk about car brands on social media

Social media provides a platform for sharing memes and discussions, but large companies utilize user behavior for insights into their public perception. YouGov’s recent U.S. Social Listening Report highlighted the top auto brands among social media users, with some expected names making the list.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 15, 2024, 4:38 p.m.
Italy to offer abandoned Stellantis brands to Chinese automakers

Italy's government is considering taking over defunct auto brands owned by Stellantis and offering them to Chinese companies to encourage the establishment of factories in Italy, according to a report by Il Sole 24 Ore.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 15, 2024, 4:13 p.m.
Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki Faked Emissions And Safety Tests, Some Sales Halted

Japanese car manufacturers Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki have admitted to faking emissions and safety tests. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) discovered these fraudulent activities following an investigation. The affected models from these companies will see halted production, shipments, and sales.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 3, 2024, 5:31 p.m.
Strategic U-turn: Lightyear shifts focus from solar cars to solar panels for EVs

The Dutch company Lightyear, originally seen as a promising solar car startup, has made a strategic U-turn. Instead of focusing on the production of its own vehicles, the company now wants to produce and supply solar modules for electric cars made by other manufacturers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 10, 2023, 7:35 p.m.
Xiaomi's first car factory revealed on satellite image

Xiaomi's car factory in Beijing has been revealed through a satellite image, showcasing six shops on a vast 720,000 square meter site.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 10, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
Suzuki achieves 80 million cumulative sales worldwide since 1955

Suzuki achieved a remarkable milestone with 80 million cumulative worldwide car sales by August 2023. The multinational automobile and motorcycle manufacturer sells its products in 184 nations across the globe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 6, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
Mozilla Foundation says automakers are 'terrible' when it comes to personal data and privacy

The Mozilla Foundation study claims that automakers collect too much personal data and share it with third parties. Among other problems, automakers do not give drivers control over their personal data and have data security issues.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 11:35 a.m.
Tesla and Nio lead the Digital Automaker Index, while Mazda and JLR are at the bottom

Which automobile brands are best positioned to monetize their software advancements? The consulting firm Gartner has provided the answer through their Digital Automaker Index.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2023, 11:16 a.m.
Tata Group, owner of Jaguar Land Rover, to build battery plant in UK

The Tata Group will build its first battery cell factory outside India in the UK. The British government has now officially confirmed what had already become apparent.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 20, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
US electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric car startup Lordstown Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and issued litigation against Hon Tai Technology Group and Foxconn, the company that Lordstown sold its Ohio plant to and entered into a manufacturing agreement with.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
Pagani's Electric Hypercar Ambitions Hindered by Heavy Batteries

While the automotive industry is making significant strides in the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), not every manufacturer is ready to take the plunge just yet. Pagani, the renowned Italian luxury car manufacturer known for its exquisite and high-performance hypercars, is cautiously observing the EV landscape from the sidelines.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 31, 2023, 11:51 a.m.
Nikola Faces Nasdaq Delisting, Signaling More Trouble for the Electric Truck Startup

Electric truck manufacturer Nikola is on the brink of being kicked off the Nasdaq stock exchange, as it has received a delisting notice due to failing to meet the minimum bid price requirements set by the exchange.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 26, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
JLR Owner Tata Close to Inking Deal for Massive EV Battery Plant in the UK

Tata Motors, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), is on the verge of finalizing a deal with the UK government for the establishment of a large electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Somerset. If the deal goes through, it could potentially create up to 9,000 jobs, offering a much-needed boost to the local economy.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 25, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
Seat Could Abandon Cars by 2030, Reposition as Urban Mobility Brand for Young People - report

Spanish car manufacturer Seat could potentially abandon the production of cars by the end of the decade, instead rebranding itself as an urban mobility brand aimed at young people.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 9, 2023, 12:32 p.m.
Great Wall Motors to Open EV Factory in Brazil Exclusively Manufacturing Electric Cars

Great Wall Motor (GWM), the Chinese car manufacturer, is set to open a new electric vehicles factory in Brazil next year. The site in Iracem?polis in the Brazilian state of S?o Paulo, which GWM purchased from Daimler in 2021, is scheduled to go into operation on 1 May 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 8, 2023, 12:29 p.m.
BYD to Expand Global Presence by Producing EVs in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. is set to make a foray into the Southeast Asian market by producing EVs in Vietnam.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 8, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association lists seven arguments against the introduction of the Euro 7 emission standard in the automotive industry

Enforced from July 1, 2025, the new Euro 7 regulations aim to reduce NOx emissions by 35% and lessen tailpipe particulates by 13%, compared to current Euro 6 directives. These targets apply to new cars and light vans; regulations for larger trucks and buses will come into effect in 2027.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 5, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
Sono Motors solar car project failed and was shut down

The German-based Sono Motors has officially called it quits with their Sion minivan - a five-seater powered by solar energy.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 28, 2023, 7:03 p.m.
South Korean car brand SsangYong to change its name to KG Mobility because of "painful image"

SsangYong Motor, Korea's oldest automobile manufacturer, has announced that it will change its name to KG Mobility, according to KG Group Chairman Kwak Jea-sun.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 4, 2023, 6:54 p.m.

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