The Infiniti showroom redesign is lounge-like

The lack of fresh product has put Infiniti into a multi-year slump. Last year, the brand reported 46,619 US sales, its lowest since 1992, according to Automotive News Research & Data Center. Another retailer also said he’s unlikely to pull the trigger on a store upgrade until he sees a “Cadence product that is true […]

Toyota future EV plans include batteries with 900-mile range

As it prepares for its new products, factory engineers will also introduce a slew of manufacturing techniques for the 2026 EVs. Their goal is to halve the number of production processes, halve the amount of plant investment and halve the amount of production lead needed to set up for new nameplates. The new techniques will […]

Construction of Stellantis EV battery module plant remains at stand still

Ford said May 19 that his government would offer more support. “I will confirm we’re putting more money on the table,” he said after an unrelated announcement in St. Catharines, Ont. “This is all about saving jobs and giving people the quality of life they deserve in southwestern Ontario.” The premier wouldn’t provide details on […]

Polestar 3 electric crossover delayed again

Polestar now expects 2023 global sales volumes of 60,000 to 70,000, compared with its earlier forecast of about 80,000 units. Polestar delivered 51,491 units last year. “Given the tougher economic climate, it is difficult for us to compensate for the absence of the Polestar 3 volumes with an incremental Polestar 2 volume,” Polestar CFO Johan […]

Kia and Hyundai Break-Ins On the Rise in Kent

Social media challenges, which have steadily increased since 2020, range from silly and benign to downright dangerous and harmful. One of the latest harmful challenges to hit social media this summer is the “Kia Challenge”—and it continues to gain momentum across the country. The Kia Challenge is a TikTok trend that encourages social media users […]

Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design Chief

Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design ChiefULI_SONNTAG/VW Volkswagen will replace its current design chief Jozef Kaban, Automotive News Europe’s affiliate Automobilwoche reports. The designer’s work reportedly hasn’t impressed new VW CEO Thomas Schaefer, and as a result, he’ll reportedly be replaced by Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt. Kaban has been the head of Volkswagen design […]

29 Ford dealers leave EV program after changes

A Ford spokesperson said the company was still pleased with the figures. “It is important that dealers have the option to do what they believe is best for their business and their customers for the 2024-2026 period,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “As we continue to scale our EV volumes, our second enrollment period […]

SPOTLIGHT: 15 questions with Corey Smith

Corey Smith is the national fixed operations training manager at National Auto Care. First car: Eagle Summit First concert you attended: Joan Jett Name a pet peeve: Chewing sounds Most thrilling/adventurous thing you’ve done: Ziplining in Mexico your personal heroes: My stepfather Craig A. Smith First job: Raking blueberries in Maine One thing you learned […]

Honda to create division to speed up EV development

In changes effective April 1, the new division would consolidate Honda’s electrification strategy and development of automobiles, motorcycles and power products such as generators, it said. The automaker also said it would combine six regional operations to three, composed of North America, China and associated regions including Japan, the rest of Asia and Europe. Integrating […]