BMW said Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang production base in China, in a sign of the premium carmaker’s “unwavering commitment to the Chinese market”.
Source: autonews.com
Lamborghini Huracan successor confirmed for debut in August 2024
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 May 2024, 06:02 AM Share via: Set to debut in August, the Lamborghini Huracan successor will feature a plug-in hybrid system built around an in-house-developed V8 engine. Lamborghini has trademarked "Temerario", possibly for the Huracan replacement, aligning with its tradition of bold bull-inspired names. For Lamborghini, V10 … [Read More...]
This Ford patent aims to elevate off-road experience. Here's how it works
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 May 2024, 05:50 AM Share via: <!--A recently filed patent by Ford showcases a network of screens that can deploy automatically or by driver command. It uses motors to facilitate the movement of the screens, which can also cover removable roof panels, although the preference for this over clear skies remains unclear.--> A recently filed … [Read More...]
I Admit I Initially Rejected Toyota Tundra Because of V6, But TRD Pro Turned Me From Sceptic To Superfan
Follow us today... This afternoon I was surfing Toyota Tundra enthusiast forums and saw one discussion about a V8 lover truck guy who was shuning the Tundra truck because of the lack of V8 engine. But he found towing bliss and surprising power in a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and ended up buying the 1794 Limited Edition. "I was one of the guys who didn't want to drive … [Read More...]
U.S. could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions, U.S. commerce secretary says
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday the Biden administration could take an "extreme action" and ban Chinese connected vehicles or opt to impose restrictions but must first review extensive public comments. The department in late February said it was opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and accepted public … [Read More...]
Hyundai, Kia unit settles U.S. charges it repossessed service members' vehicles
Hyundai's and Kia's American financing arm will pay $334,941 to settle charges it illegally repossessed vehicles belonging to military service members, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. According to papers filed in Los Angeles federal court, Hyundai Capital America violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act between 2015 and 2023 by repossessing 26 vehicles whose owners had begun … [Read More...]
Junkyard Gem: 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited
What does a car company do when it introduces a completely revised new generation of a vehicle even while fleet sales of its predecessor remain strong? In the case of 21st-century General Motors, you keep making both versions. That's what GM did when the tenth-generation Chevrolet Impala had its debut as a 2014 model, continuing to build the ninth-generation Impala for fleet-only sales through … [Read More...]
Hyundai Capital, other lenders automate decisions on large percentages of credit applications
Hyundai Capital America and multiple other auto lenders at Auto Finance Summit East reported high rates of automatic decisions on car credit applications and described other work to streamline the vehicle financing process. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Chevrolet Is Killing Off the Malibu as Its Focus Shifts to EVs
The Chevy Malibu has proven to be a steadfast fixture in the automotive landscape since its revival in 1997, but GM has decided the sedan's time is up and will end production in November. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV
Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November
General Motors will officially end production of the Chevrolet Malibu this fall, The Detroit News reported Wednesday, after years of uncertainty and rumor following GM's quiet acknowledgement that it was getting out of the four-door business for good. Cruze production ended in 2019 and the Impala bit the bullet in 2020, Even its small hatchbacks weren't safe; the poor Sonic and … [Read More...]