Today is known as Black Friday in the US, the day after Thanksgiving and traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. It’s a holiday of consumption in a country that consumes more than any other. As everybody is busy buying today, I thought it would be a good time … [continued]
If you ever had the suspicion that there are BEVs that international automakers sell in China but don’t want to offer to those of us in other markets, well … you were right. As Zach recently reminded us, China is currently the epicentre of the global EV revolution, representing 60% … [continued]
Tax credits for electric cars are changing on January 1, 2024 and there will be winners and losers as manufacturers scramble to adjust.
The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its pre-COVID days. Sales in the 3rd quarter of 2023 were 16% higher than sales in the 3rd quarter of 2022 and the 3rd quarter of 2021. However, they were only … [continued]
A recent article at The Autopian shows us that the cheapest internal combustion engine cars are starting to fall behind in performance, and this doesn’t bode well for the future of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Buick’s Slooooowwwww Crossover Matt at The Autopian points out that the 2024 Buick Envista with … [continued]
With the new Electra 5, GM banks on Buick brand to add high end SUV sizzle to its electric car sales in China.
Following a successful campaign at Cadillac last year, GM will offer a buyout to Buick dealers who do not want to sell electric cars.
US Auto Sales: Tesla Up 97% In Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019, Overall US Auto Sales Down 22% (942,390 Units)
We hear a lot of commitment to going electric and ousting fossil-fueled vehicles, usually down the road a bit (years away). A few days ago, we found something better. It is quite nice to see a target that takes effect next month, July 2022! Not in 2030 or 2050, but … [continued]
If ever there was a brand name from the past that cried out to be part of the electric car future, it is the Buick Electra. Beginning in 1959, the Electra name replace the Super in the Buick lineup, while the Roadmaster became the Electra 225. Now Buick says it … [continued]
