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Dacia Jogger HYBRID 140
Dacia’s famed fresh thinking and value-for-money approach has already revolutionised the 7-seat family car sector with the introduction of the Dacia Jogger, thanks to its unrivalled versatility that blends the practicality of an estate car with the spacio...
Ford's U.S. sales soar 11.2% in May, powered by hybrids, trucks, and even EVs
Ford reported May U.S. auto sales that jumped considerably, once again powered by hybrid vehicle and truck sales.
Volvo Cars' May sales rise 13%, boosted by electric vehicles
Volvo Cars' sales rose to 68,034 cars in May, up 13% from a year earlier, buoyed by a 27% jump in Europe and a strong performance by its fully electric EX30. EVs and PHEVs were half of all global sales.
Mercedes chief expects EU decision on Chinese EVs tariffs soon
German automakers await an EU decision on new import tariffs on cars from China. Their largest market could retaliate.
General Motors announces $6 billion share buyback plan
GM announced a new $6 billion share buyback plan a month after the automaker raised its dividend on upbeat annual forecast, citing stable prices and demand for gasoline-engine vehicles.
Rivian losses grow to $1.5 billion in Q1
Rivian lost $1.45 billion in the first quarter though its plans for consolidating production in Illinois remain on track.
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Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge
TOKYO — Nissan’s profit for the fiscal year through March jumped 92% to 426.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) as sales grew in all major global markets except Ch
Honda ramps up R&D spending, particularly to advance its hybrid edge
Honda will increase R&D spending this financial year by nearly a quarter to boost its competitive edge in hybrid and other electrified vehicles, as it forecast a 2.8% rise in operating profit.
Nissan gives dealers permission to advertise vehicles below invoice price
Nissan gives dealers permission to advertise vehicles below invoice price. The automaker wants to grow sales and profits without resorting to rebates.
Tesla board urges retail investors to back Elon Musk's $56 billion pay deal
Tesla's board is trying to woo its unusually large base of individual investors to endorse Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package.
Honda 'steadily and surely moving ahead' on EVs, announces large investment
Honda reaffirms commitment to electric vehicles, investing 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) through fiscal 2031 to deliver EV models around the world, including the U.S. and China.
Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era
15 years ago, Morocco exported zero automobiles; now the industry is nearly a quarter of its GDP
Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells to recycle GM's EV battery scrap
Redwood is working with Ultium Cells to recycle cathode, anode and cell scrap from both their Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee battery plants.
Peugeot family faces rare revolt by shareholders
Peugeot Invest is likely to face a group of disgruntled minority investors at an annual meeting on Friday.
Self-driving Waymo car kills dog amid increasing concern over robotaxis
Collision occurred as canine ran out from behind another car, but autonomous vehicle could not stop in time to avoid contact