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Mercedes-Benz is facing significant headwinds as it reports a dramatic drop in profits and EV sales for Q3 2023, according to a Financial Times report. EV Sales Take a Hit Pure electric vehicle sales plummeted 31% year-over-year in Q3, though plug-in hybrid sales showed a modest 10% increase. The luxury automaker’s CFO Harald Wilhelm didn’t…
In a candid revelation that’s sending ripples through the automotive industry, Ford CEO Jim Farley has been secretly test-driving a Chinese-made Xiaomi electric vehicle – and his verdict is turning heads. The surprising admission came during an in-depth discussion on the Everything Electric Show, highlighting the growing gap between Western and Chinese EV technology. The…
In a troubling revelation about one of America’s most promising electric vehicle manufacturers, a detailed investigation has uncovered serious workplace safety concerns at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The investigation, published by Bloomberg News, paints a concerning picture of a company racing to produce luxury EVs and Amazon delivery vans while potentially compromising w
Volvo Cars has significantly cut its annual sales growth forecast and shifted its all-electric timeline as market pressures mount, according to the Financial Times. Growth Forecast Takes a Hit The Swedish automaker now expects just 7-8% retail sales growth this year, less than half of its July projection of 12-15%. Despite posting a strong Q3…
Ford’s latest patent filing has turned heads in the automotive and security industries. The automaker recently published a patent for a vehicle-based security system that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Drones and Cars: An Unlikely Security Duo The patent, filed in 2022, describes a system where a vehicle serves as a…
Apple Inc. secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD Co. on developing long-range EV batteries as part of its now-canceled car project, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This partnership, which began around 2017, aimed to create advanced battery systems using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The Apple-BYD Battery Collaboration The joint effort focused on developing…
The city of St. Louis has sparked controversy by purchasing nine Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles for its municipal fleet, a move that’s drawing scrutiny from some city officials. Unexpected EV Choice Raises Questions City officials aimed to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing older gas-powered vehicles with electric alternatives. However, the selection of the…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers made a bold statement at this year’s Paris Auto Show, showcasing their latest models despite recent EU tariffs. According to reporting from The New York Times, a record number of Chinese automakers unveiled cutting-edge EVs, seemingly undeterred by the European Union’s decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles. Chinese Automakers…
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