Volkswagen Plans to Dominate in Electric Car Business, Despite World of Competition
Volkswagen plans to dominate the electric car industry, regardless of the plans of other auto giants and even Tesla.
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Volkswagen Shocks Tesla With $25 Billion Battery Deal
Volkswagen Group announced Tuesday that it had signed agreements valued at around $25 billion for electric batteries as the automaker looks to offer some 300 electric vehicle models by 2025.
Can Volkswagen’s Plan to Become a US Car Company Work?
The new head of Volkswagen's U.S. operations believes that if the German car company's American unit can become more American, it can solve its sales problems here. The plan has flaws.
How Much Will a Fatal Accident Set Back Self-Driving Cars?
Marketing efforts of self-driving car companies include that the vehicles will be safer than those operated by humans. However, a fatal accident could jar the public's belief that claim is true.
Tesla’s Elon Musk Uses Twitter to Beg Trump for Help
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has taken to Twitter and essentially begged the U.S. president to help his company with trade problems with China.
GM Wants Tax Credits for Electric Cars to Continue
GM can lobby for an extension of tax credits and may get them. But will that cement the electric car as a mainstream vehicle?
GM Introduces Range of Medium-Duty Silverado Trucks
GM announced a new line of Silverado medium-duty trucks at the Work Truck Show Wednesday in Indianapolis. The company is looking to regain 25% to 35% of the market for commercial medium-duty trucks.
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New AMG GT in Geneva
Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off its 2019 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Tuesday at the Geneva Auto Show. Three models will be available beginning early next year.
Mercedes-Benz Mystery AMG GT to Debut in Geneva
Mercedes-Benz is set to unveil its four-door AMG GT coupe at this week's Geneva International Auto Show. The new car is based on the two-door version, but the company has kept other details firmly…
Will Trade Wars Help US Car Industry? Yes and No
As the Trump administration has announced tariffs on some items and threatened more tariffs on others, the U.S. industry most likely to be buffeted is car manufacturing. On the negative side, American car companies…
US Auto Loan Balance Rises to $1.13 Trillion
Americans have increase their total outstanding debt for auto loans to $1.13 trillion, a record high.
Lincoln Motor Company’s US Sales Collapse
U.S. sales at Ford's luxury division are as bad as they have ever been. Sales across Lincoln SUVs, crossovers and sedans were poor in February.
Did Toyota Move Into Self-Driving Cars Too Late?
Toyota has become the latest car company to dive into the self-driving car business. It joins every large car company in the world and dozens of tech companies.
Why Ford F-Series Is Crushing It in Pickup Sales
Ford's F-Series pickups have once again maintained a firm grip as the best-selling vehicles in the United States. Competitive offerings from GM and FCA were slaughtered last month.
GM Reports February Sales Drop of Almost 7%
February sales at GM dipped nearly 7% year over year, the company reported this morning. On a percentage basis, the Cadillac brand posted the biggest increase in sales.