As EV sales in California added up to about 16% of vehicle sales in 2022, Tesla once again took a mammoth lead, with the Model 3 topping the charts in the state. Are other brands gaining on Tesla’s lead?
Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward.
For Toyota dealers, the accessory push comes at an opportune time: the Tacoma is already a favorite for aftermarket parts and the 4Runner is a player in the offroad segment.
Every now and then, car manufacturers join forces to cut production costs and speed up development by working together on a variety of projects that bring benefits for both parties involved. It’s been happening since the dawn of the automotive industry and the latest companies to ink a deal are none other than giants Volkswagen and Ford.
Testing tomorrow’s great automotive products takes time, money, and some crazy testing facilities. Proving grounds around the world host an assortment of road conditions – from icy roads to steep, mountainous inclines. Ford is going one step further with its new weather factory – the John Andrews Product Development Centre in Cologne, Germany. It’s not a replacement for taking the latest products to Antarctica and Death Valley, but from the sounds of it, it’s a pretty good stand-in.
In a move meant to tap into the market segment spearheaded by Uber and other companies like it, Ford announced last week the launch of a range of solutions for the ride-hailing services activating in China.
The White House is planning a meeting next week with President Donald Trump and senior leaders of major U.S. and foreign automakers to discuss planned fuel efficiency rule changes through 2026, automakers and administration officials told Reuters on Wednesday.