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Rivian chooses Illinois plant for R2, but Georgia still in plans

Rivian chooses Illinois plant for R2, but Georgia still in plans | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual…
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Chevy resumes Blazer EV sales, cuts prices

Chevy resumes Blazer EV sales, cuts prices | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally All Ears…
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Volvo may hand Polestar stake to its parent Geely

Polestar would need to inject an additional $1 billion over the next 12 months to keep it afloat, analysts at Bernstein said in a note last week, advocating the nameplate should not be independently listed. Polestar last week said it plans to cut about 450 jobs globally, or about 15 percent of its workforce, amid “challenging market conditions.” It also said in November that it would try to reduce its reliance on external help, publishing a revised business plan, which included getting additional loans from Volvo and Geely. The news could raise questions about the viability of Polestar, which aims…
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Birmingham Gets Crafty: The Art and Science of Creating Lab-Grown Diamonds

Birmingham, renowned for its rich history and industrial prowess, is now making waves in a different arena: the creation of lab-grown diamonds. This burgeoning industry is transforming the city’s economic landscape and positioning it as a hub for innovative gem production. As the demand for ethically sourced and environmentally friendly diamonds increases, lab grown diamonds Birmingham are becoming a significant part of this global trend, combining art and science in a fascinating synthesis. Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic diamonds, are created in highly controlled laboratory environments that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds form. The process begins with…
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Tesla charger access and EV adoption Video from Automotive News

First Shift: Tesla charger access and EV adoption Video from Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally…
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VW to halt T-Roc output in Portugal

Volkswagen will pause production of the T-Roc small crossover, its top seller in Europe, after heavy floods disrupted engine parts supplies. Output of other models across the automaker’s European factory network may also be hit after a supplier in Slovenia was impacted by flooding in the country. VW will halt T-Roc output at its Autoeuropa plant in Setubal, Portugal between Sept. 11 and Nov. 12, the factory workers’ commission said on Thursday. It said the company would temporarily lay off staff during this time, but that the situation as it stands now should not have a negative impact on workers’…