Category: Design
North America auto manufacturing footprint unlikely to change through 2029, Chicago Fed says
Many existing plants will provide flexibility across propulsion systems as EV demand and consumer preferences fluctuate.
Ineos debuts bespoke editions and weighs V-8 power for Grenadier, Quartermaster
Ineos is debuting bespoke editions and weighing V-8 power. The upgrades to Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster range come after Ineos decided to delay the smaller Fusilier SUV, which would have full-electric and range-extender hybrid powertrains.
Detroit 3 fall behind international automakers in U.S. vehicle production
International automakers produced more light vehicles in the U.S. than the Detroit 3 for the first time in 2023, according to a report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association released July 9.
CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position’ on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs
CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world’s largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy.
Mazda CX-50 hybrid joins lineup
The CX-50 hybrid comes in three trims and returns an EPA-estimated 38 mpg.
Suppliers fret over rising costs, crime in fast-growing Mexico
As Mexico’s auto industry continues to grow, some companies say they’re running into more issues in some parts of the country.
Top 5 stories of the week: CDK begins DMS restoration; BMW 6 Series to return
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.
China may deliver one-third of global vehicles by 2030, report says
The findings of a report by AlixPartners suggest that even as the U.S. enacts trade policies to protect the domestic market, Chinese automakers continue their steady march to global dominance.
World’s biggest suppliers are rethinking where, how to make parts
Revenue at the world’s largest suppliers largely grew in 2023 from a year earlier as the supply chain chaos of the post-COVID global economy began to subside.
Top 5 stories of the week: CDK cyberattack; Fisker bankruptcy
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.