As pressure builds on European automakers to sell more EVs, China’s state-supported manufacturers are entering the cooling market with models that are often better and cheaper.
BYD’s Dolphin, for example, is listed at about €7,000 less than a similarly equipped VW ID 3, which the German automaker originally pitched as the Beetle of the EV era.
The Chinese manufacturer will underscore its European ambitions by showing off several electric models at the Geneva auto show next week, including a luxury SUV rivaling the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
Failure for Europe’s automakers to come up with a working Plan B risks rising in…
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Retail prices stabilizing as used sales growth returns
Consumer demand, speed of sales and transactions in the used car market all rallied in February, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
Despite such favorable market conditions and robust underlying market health, average retail prices were down -8.3% year-on-year (YoY), marking the sixth consecutive month of decline.
There are signs, however, of retail prices stabilising, with February recording the lowest rate of month-on-month (MoM) contraction (-0.6%) since October 2023.
Demonstrating the strength of the used car market, Auto Trader recorded circa 81.7 million cross platform visits to its marketplace in February, which was a 9.4% increase on the…
Tesla, Rivian support right-to-repair telematics agreement
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How Michigan’s mobility plans are taking shape
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Samsung To Showcase End-to-End Automotive Solutions at IAA MOBILITY 2023 – Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung Electronics to exhibit semiconductor solutions tailored for nearly every automotive function;Samsung Display to feature enhanced safety and innovative features of OLED displays;Samsung SDI to present next-generation EV battery products
Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display and Samsung SDI today jointly announced their collaborative presence at the highly anticipated IAA MOBILITY1 2023 event, scheduled for Sept. 5-10 in Munich, Germany. In a united effort, the three Samsung affiliates will showcase a holistic range of automotive solutions set to redefine the landscape of connected mobility and captivate consumers and enterprises from around the globe.Samsung Electronics: Revolutionizing the Road Ahead
Aligning automotive innovations…
GM Says It’s Ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for Your Safety
GM’s announcement earlier this year that it would begin phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity on its new EVs and, eventually, all of its future products went over very poorly, to say the least. Those phone-mirroring programs are hugely popular among both new and used car buyers, making GM’s announcement difficult to understand. Now, the company has explained a bit more about its thinking toMotorTrend.
While GM representatives did offer some basic reasons for ditching the beloved programs at the time of the announcement, the whole decision was poorly communicated. A two-page “media fact sheet” listed some…
Global Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market is set to hit US$ 1,850 Billion at CAGR of 7.2% by forecast period 2033 end
NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2023 / According to Future Market Insights, the global automotive repair & maintenance services market is expected to be valued at US$ 915.88 billion in 2023. From 2023 to 2033, the market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 7.2% to reach US$ 1,850 billion . The market presents significant market opportunities for key players due to the growing trend of vehicle customization, higher disposable income levels, and increasing automotive safety regulations. Additionally, the demand for technologically advanced features further enhances the market potential for these players.
Increasing adoption of vehicle diagnostic…
New Year, New Cars: What’s Coming In 2024
The Polestar 3 and 4 are slated to join Polestar’s all-electric lineup after some delays. Polestar
It’s time to look ahead and hope that all the talk about new electric SUVs, more hybrids and electrified versions of classics (Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade come to mind) comes to fruition, despite most carmakers scaling back production and electrification goals in the second half of this year.
2023 was mostly disappointed with delays and broken promises, but some of last year’s hopefuls should put it into production and drive ways in the next 12 months. We’ve compiled the top all-new cars that…