The Volkswagen ID.4: What You Need to Know
It was officially unveiled and is ready for order. What Scott Keogh, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, calls “The most important launch for VW since the Beetle”
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Mack Making Medium-Duty Trucks in Roanoke
Mack has been absent from the medium-duty market since 2002. Now it is back with two new medium-duties
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Tesla Outlines Next-Gen Battery and Other Future Plans
Breakthrough battery tech and $25,000 EV teased, but Wall Street wasn’t impressed
#tech #sustainability #Tesla
Ford Offers to Turn Canadian Plant into EV Factory
Plan would give Canada a role in shift to electrification
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2021 Detroit Auto Show Moves to Late September
New date puts space between other shows
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FCA Hikes Credit Line for Hybrids, EVs to Nearly $1 Billion
European line-of-credit cover research, plant retooling in Italy.
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LG Chem Spins Off Battery Unit
Wholly owned subsidiary aims to nearly triple sales in four years.
#asia #facilities
Stalled Plant Sale Stymies GM’s Exit from India
Deal hampered by tensions between India and China
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Brexit Fumble Could Cost Carmakers $130 Billion
Deadline looms for last-minute trade deal on U.K. exit from European Union
#europe #facilities
Nissan Rounds Up $12.2 Billion to Buoy Turnaround
Trove will help pay for a four-year-long revival plan.
#asia #Nissan