The Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, has announced the dismissal of 1,600 employees in Sweden, which represents one-fifth of its workforce, due to financial difficulties. This measure is part of a strategy to “focus all energy and investments on (its) core business.” On Monday, the company specified that 1,000 jobs will be cut in Skellefteå, 400 […]
It’s time to celebrate at Nismo. For four decades now, this subsidiary of Nissan has been dedicated to all forms of motorsport. That’s why, a few days ago, the Japanese manufacturer marked its 40th anniversary by inaugurating an exhibition of its landmark models at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. From September 17 to October 15, […]
“2024 will be a year of product launches for Porsche— more than any other in our history,” said CEO Oliver Blume at the brand’s annual conference in March. This offensive is heavily focused on electrification as Porsche aims to remain relevant in a world where carbon emissions need to be reduced. In 2024, Porsche has […]
Stellantis is reportedly looking for a successor to its CEO, Carlos Tavares, whose contract expires in early 2026. According to Bloomberg News, the decision was confirmed by the automaker, stating that it is a normal succession planning process. Increasing Pressure on Carlos Tavares John Elkann, also CEO of Exor, the main shareholder of Stellantis, is […]
Ram is preparing an update for its range of ultra-tough heavy-duty trucks (HD = Heavy Duty) with a front-end style redesign and the addition of modernized technologies. A sneak peek The prototypes of the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty lineup are now in the final testing phase, which means they will soon be visible on public […]
Things are not going very well for Stellantis in North America. Sales of Jeep models, for example, are experiencing significant declines. With the discontinuation of models at Dodge, and the shift to electric vehicles, which remains a significant challenge for a brand known for its V8 engines, there is a lot of uncertainty at this […]
The British manufacturer Ineos is facing an unfortunate situation that is forcing it to halt production of its Grenadier SUV at its Hambach plant in France due to a financial issue experienced by one of its suppliers. The production of Grenadier Quartermaster trucks is also at a standstill and could remain so until 2025. The […]
Several years ago, rumors surfaced suggesting that GM was considering turning the Corvette name into a sub-brand within the General Motors (GM) empire. These rumors indicated the possible release of several different models bearing the Corvette name, including a sedan and an SUV, in addition to the traditional variants of the well-known sports car. Whatever […]
With regards to vehicles offered in the American market, as of the 2027 model year, a ban on Chinese software could come into effect, with a hardware ban possibly following in 2030. This measure, proposed by the Biden administration, stems from concerns about national security in relation to Chinese technologies. The fear that Chinese companies […]
Auto123.com presents its winter tire buying guide for 2024-2025. On Friday, we provided an overview of the current situation in the industry. Yesterday, we discussed winter tires for cars and small SUVs. Today, we are focusing on products for larger SUVs and trucks. In this article, we will be discussing tires for larger SUVs, trucks, […]