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  Early adopters found #electricvehicles to be attractive alternatives to their ICE-powered prestige models, however the new-ness of buying an EV is wearing off. With that comes the need to compete for buyers. Despite #elonmusk 's belief that the only limit to Tesla sales growth was pricing, there aren't 20 million buyers just waiting for an affordable #tesla Improving production methods and lower...

Few brands will hit their pure electric targets as they need to convert hundreds of thousands of buyers to the idea that an EV perfectly replaces their current model. Rolls-Royce, however only needs to find a few thousand buyers, and the appeal of an all-electric Rolls-Royce is obvious. Claimed on their website, this is "the beginning of an era that will see the entire model portfolio electrified...

Internet rumors are a terrible source of information on the automotive industry. Here are a few that you need to avoid. The Ford Taurus - Clean Tech Yes, there is a new Ford Taurus coming and no it's not coming to North America. With the dramatic decline in the sales of sedans in the United States, there aren't many American automotive enthusiasts chomping at the bit to get their hands on a new Ta...

Obituaries for the internal combustion engine are premature. Tighter emissions regulations have increased the demand for electric vehicles and better emissions controls make new gas engines amazingly clean. Despite that, the 1.5 billion vehicles on the road around the world still generate 12% of all greenhouse gases. Today's EVs are practical for most everyday drivers leading governments to propos...

May ended with strong light vehicle sales in the U.S. approximately 3.5% better than expected. Improving on last May by 22.7%, the market was propelled by huge gains from Mazda and Honda with Subaru also beating the market average. All reporting brands, except for Lincoln, showed year-over-year gains with only Toyota not improving by double-digits. While the month performed very well, the sales fo...

Originally known as Atieva, Lucid Motors was founded in 2007 in California. In 2021, Atieva merged with the SPAC Churchill, changing its name to Lucid, and raising US$4.4 billion. Lucid is headed by Peter Rawlinson who came from Tesla. Alongside the CEO is an executive team with years of automotive experience; a rare quality in the world of EV startups. Rather than finding an existing manufacturin...

On May 25, twenty-seven Senators addressed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the current push for tighter emissions. The letter to Administrator Regan asked for the EPA to "withdraw two recent proposals to regulate tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions" because "these proposals effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks." Using the Biden Administration and EPA's e...

  Rising public support for unions and the current level of inflation will be in favor of the UAW and Unifor as negotiations begin in September. Profit at the automakers is always a balancing act between keeping stockholders happy and not making too much money where the workers believe they're losing out. Unfortunately for those automakers, profits have been especially good in recent years, adding...

Light vehicle sales in the U.S. have been just as expected this year and continues the pace toward a year-end target of 14.77 million cars and light trucks. The estimated 2.7% growth in the Canadian market in April is on-par with the trend toward a 1.64-million-unit year. The continued recovery of the Mexican market rolled through April with nine straight months of double-digit growth pushing the...

As the automotive industry in China began to blossom about two decades ago, domestic manufacturers looking to export needed marketable names. The quickest way to do this was to acquire an established brand and polish it for new life. Brands like Geely's Volvo have worked while names like Borgward have languished. And then there was the state-owned SAIC, which is playing the long game. When BMW dec...

The U.S. Treasury Department issued a revised list of electric and electrified vehicles that would qualify for up to $7,500 in tax credits for vehicles purchased on or after April 18th, 2023, under the terms of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Passed in August of 2022, the IRA requires that manufacturers follow increasingly restrictive battery manufacturing rules so that customers can receive th...

While car shows around the world are downsizing, the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition is rising as one of the more important places for automakers to introduce new products. This year's event not only showed off new vehicles for the local market, but also provided the backdrop for new global products. As important as China is to foreign automakers, the local brands are also lo...

AutoForecast Solutions sales forecast for North America has been updated including changes to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico regional outlooks. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDMr-keq-0E Find out how AFS can work for you:  www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

Rivian has been the darling of Electric Vehicle startups until very recently. Slow ramp up of the Rivian R1T pickup and Rivian R1S SUV have not helped. Here's the AFS analysis of where the electric truck maker stands today. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpeDghllDJo Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.co...

Light Vehicle sales in the United Kingdom and European Union are struggling to recover from the market crash over the last few years, but better days are ahead. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uGc_qT3pV8 Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

Light Vehicle sales in the United States were close to expectations in February, leaving the AutoForecast Solutions sales forecast unchanged. That doesn't mean there aren't interesting changes within those numbers. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKmgdJ7ndeY Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fio...

Faraday Future has been promising their luxurious FF91 for years and here's a little background on the EV startup. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shhYU02_uD4 Find out how AFS can work for you:  www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

Electric vehicle startups are everywhere, and AutoForecast Solutions can provide answers about them. Here we briefly outline where Canoo stands in the automotive market. For the YouTube video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwZbIUp8fow Find out how AFS can work for you:  www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

Electric vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, and Vinfast joined the APMA's Project Arrow at the 2023 Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1wOdtFMYM Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolut...

Light Vehicle sales in the United States, Canada, and Mexico were close to expectations requiring only a slight change to the forecast for North America. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQTZQiOTuKc Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

AutoForecast Solutions previews the 2023 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) which showcases the Ram 1500 REV, Hyundai Niro, Kia EV6, Toyota Prius Prime, Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, Chevrolet Trax, Koenigsegg Gemera among many others. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5p_-5_K2YA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: ...

Excess capacity in the automotive industry has been a growing problem as supply continues to outpace demand. Electric vehicles only make this worse. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APih1HB0rQI&t=3s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

Great Wall Motors is preparing to take on the world and here's why they just my succeed. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7SdAKiz2I&t=23s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com    

Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions reviews automaker Stellantis' EV Day 2021. The July 8, 2021, review of the global automaker's plans include new electric vehicles for all 14 brands as well as new dedicated plants around the world. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhbqTScxkqA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecast...

Jim Farley and the Ford Motor Company outlined their Ford + plan and the changes planned within the automaker. AutoForecast Solutions VP Sam Fiorani outlines many of the expectations from Ford + and how it will change the way Ford interacts with its customers. Find out how AFS can work for you:  www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:  jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com