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Volvo EX30 Begins Very Timely Production In Europe

Until now, EX30s were only made at the Geely Group’s plant in China and faced big tariffs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 25 -

Hyundai Pausing EV Production At Home Due To Slow Demand: Report

The Ulsan complex manufactures the Ioniq 5 and Kona EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Apr 18 -

General Motors’ EV Battery Cell Production Overtakes Tesla: Report

America’s largest carmaker is now also one of its biggest battery companies. It aims to beat Tesla on battery costs this year.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 15 -

Tariffs Force Multiple Automakers to Pause U.S. Shipments

So far, Lotus, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and Audi are pausing shipments over tariffs. And more may be following.

By Motor1.com Staff

Manufacturing / Production

Rivian Slashed R1S, R1T Production Costs By A Massive Amount

The refreshed R1S and R1T are tens of thousands of dollars cheaper to make than their predecessors.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 5 -

The U.S. Is About To Nearly Double Its Battery Production Capacity

Ten new battery plants expected to go online this year may deliver a near-double growth in America's cell manufacturing capacity.

By Suvrat Kothari

Feb 23 -

Isuzu To Build New EV Truck Factory In The U.S.

The $280 million manufacturing facility will assemble the battery-powered N-Series NRR EV, as well as combustion models.

By Iulian Dnistran

Feb 13 -

Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs 'Take A Bite' Out Of Profits

The Volvo EX90 is made in America, but its batteries come from China and are subject to increased import tariffs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Feb 13 -

Honda Is Why General Motors Is Slowing Down EV Production In Mexico

GM cut a third shift at the Ramos Arizpe plant to better match the demand for the Honda Prologue.

By Kevin Williams

Feb 6 -

Toyota’s First EV Battery Factory In America Is Ready

The $14 billion North Carolina facility will manufacture batteries for electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

By Iulian Dnistran

Feb 5 -

Thanks, Tariffs: Your Next Porsche Might Be Made In America

Potential tariffs reportedly have VW Group thinking about expanding some of its US-based factories.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Is Going Into Production Today In Europe: Report

Tesla is wasting no time trying to get out of last year’s sales dip.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jan 14 -

Chrysler Is Planning A New Car And SUV Based On The Halcyon Concept

A refreshed Pacifica arrives next year.

By Anthony Alaniz

Motor1.com

Tesla's Decade Of Growth Ends, Annual Sales Slip Despite Record Q4 Sales

Tesla failed to sell as many cars in 2024 as it did in 2023.

By Eric Loveday

Jan 2 -

Production Of Fiat And Maserati EVs Will Stay Paused Over Slow Sales

Stellantis is extending the Fiat 500e production stoppage until January 20, while Maserati EV production is paused until February 3.

By Anthony Alaniz

Motor1.com

Lamborghini Is Delaying Its First EV Like Everyone Else

The production-ready Lanzador will arrive in 2029 instead of 2028.

By Anthony Alaniz

Motor1.com

Tesla Cybertruck Line Workers Told To Stay Home: ‘No Need To Report To Work’

It looks like there’s a demand problem for the electric pickup that allegedly had millions of reservations before going on sale.

By Iulian Dnistran

Dec 3 2024 -

Fiat 500e Production Paused, Again

Two Maserati models will also be out of commission for a whole month.

By Adrian Padeanu

Motor1.com

Kia EV9 U.S. Production Slows Amid Stricter IRA Rules

Kia's electric family hauler hits a production bump as it prepares for stringent IRA rules for 2025.

By Suvrat Kothari

Nov 19 2024 -

2026 Rivian R2 Will Get New LG Cells With 'Six Times' The Capacity

Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution will supply next-generation U.S. made battery packs for the Tesla Model Y rival.

By Suvrat Kothari

Nov 7 2024 -

Scout's South Carolina Plant Could Build EVs For Volkswagen And Others

Contracted manufacturing could be in the books for Scout's $2 billion facility in South Carolina.

By Rob Stumpf

Nov 5 2024 -

Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Production Is Moving To America

Ford and LGES have agreed to move Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan.

By Suvrat Kothari

Oct 28 2024 -

Stellantis Could Make Fewer Gas Cars to Avoid Emissions Fines

Production cuts might start next month.

By Adrian Padeanu

Motor1.com

The Rivian R2 And R3 Won’t Be Built In Georgia Until At Least 2028

The R2 is still slated to go into production in 2026 at the Normal, Illinois plant, but can Rivian survive until then?

By Iulian Dnistran

Oct 8 2024 -