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Afeela EV Brand Fails to Leave the Factory

Sony-Honda venture cancels two planned models, the first of which had been pegged for a mid-2026 California delivery debut. The brand’s direct sales had been challenged by the state’s auto dealers, but the venture cites Honda’s EV retreat.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2022

BMW Announces Sources for New EV Batteries

Europe, China and North America will each have two plants that will produce round lithium ion cells for BMW.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Japanese Industry Minister Questions U.S. EV Credits  

Japanese Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura expressed concern that a new U.S. law on tax credits for electric vehicles may violate international law.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Automakers Shift Production to Autos with Better Profit Margins

Automakers have shifted to selling vehicles with better profit margins in the U.S. as supply chain shortages and shipping concerns dampen production.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Several Auto Retailers Announce Expansions

Sonic Automotive, Group 1 Automotive, the Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Barnes Crossing Auto Group, and Ed Morse Automotive Group all expanded their businesses recently.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

Cox Automotive Releases Dealer Sentiment Index

U.S. auto dealers see market weakness driven by inflation, economic anxiety, and tight inventory.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

Porsche IPO Listing Has Potential to Be One of the World's Largest

Porsche SE, Volkswagen’s biggest shareholder, said it plans to scoop up 25 percent, plus one extra share, in carmaker Porsche AG voting stock when VW lists the sports car brand.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

New Jeep Models Target Electric SUV Dominance

The Stellantis brand announced plans for half of U.S. sales and all European sales to be fully electric vehicles by 2030.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Report

The market saw continued declines last week, with the overall rate of depreciation being consistent with what we have experienced over the last five weeks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

Board Reaches Decision on Subaru of New England in Sale Dispute

The Motor Industry Vehicle Board in New Hampshire ruled that Subaru of New England “unreasonably withheld consent of sale” of Prime Subaru Manchester to Group 1 Automotive Inc.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

GM Offers Buyout to Buick Dealers

General Motors will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers who do not opt in to the brand’s plans to be all-electric by 2030.

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