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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV already looks like a big hit

General Motors has a good problem. Too many people want to buy the company’s electric cars. Demand for GMC Hummer is very strong the company had to stop accepting new orders and the same is now 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV . A Chevrolet spokesperson confirmed, “In terms of Blazer EV pre-orders, we have met our pre-order goals and plan to resume pre-orders closer to the start of production.” carbaz No details were provided regarding the number of units booked or the breakdown of the trim. While this news is disappointing for those hoping to get their hands on the new Blazer EV, it’s good to know that GM is likely to sell out for the entire 2024 model year. Reservations started in July this year and sold out in about 3 months. Interested customers can still sign up for updates (including when bookings resume) on his Chevy website. https://ift.tt/SPmkWMa 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV already looks like a big hit The post 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV already looks like a big hit appeared firs

ŠKODA AUTO DELIVERS SOLID Q3 RESULTS AND STABLE MARGIN ON SALES IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT

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ŠKODA AUTO achieved a stable return on sales of 5.6% and an operating profit of €856 million (-4.9% year-on-year) in the first three quarters of 2022 despite a challenging market environment. This proves that the measures introduced under the consistently pursued efficiency program are paying off. With a high order backlog and a sharp increase in deliveries in India’s key growth market (+186.9%), ŠKODA AUTO expects a very positive operating profit for the full year. 544,500 vehicles were delivered from January to September. Behind the year-on-year decline of 22.3% is a continued supply shortage due to global events. The war in Ukraine, sharp rises in raw material and energy prices, ongoing semiconductor shortages and unstable supply chains weighed heavily on the Czech automaker’s quarterly results. “Despite the current economic burden from the war in Ukraine, rising raw material and energy prices, and fragile supply chains, we were able to achieve a stable sales margin of 5.6%. The

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Brings V-8 Fury

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The day began with weather that frightened Gordon Lightfoot when strong November winds kicked in early in Silver Lake Dunes, Michigan. The rain eventually stopped, but the towering dunes were completely flooded and had very little traction. A rental Buick I don’t think he’s much for those riding Encore, but it’s good enough for climbing the steepest dunes, but a bit inconvenient for a bike. 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R With 700 horsepower and 37-inch beadlock tires on, the wet sand could be a foot-thick lane on an interstate slab. The Raptor R is the highly anticipated pinnacle of the Raptor brand.in a world without Ram TRX , would Ford drop the Shelby GT500 engine in the Raptor? and said, “You know, maybe we should.” Ram won’t reveal how many TRXs he’s sold, but Stellantis Trophy his truck is off to a good start. Raptor R — approaching 40,000 miles Our Long Term TRX . So given the Raptor R’s obvious competition, it’s a little interesting that Ford didn’t go for horsepower bragging righ

‘Major Revaluation’ Will Force Dealers to Rethink Hiring

Chicago — Not a “big resignation.” The challenges in today’s U.S. labor market can be better understood as a “massive reassessment,” said Adam Robinson, CEO of Hireology, a recruitment technology company that works with car dealerships. There is a broad rethinking of “what it means to have an employment relationship,” Robinson said Wednesday at Hireology’s Elevate conference here. The concept of work-life balance has evolved into thinking about how work fits into your life. He also said that the labor supply challenge existed even before the pandemic fundamentally changed how Americans worked. “If you think this is going to get better, I don’t think it will get better,” Robinson said in his keynote. Still, the challenge of recruiting and hiring qualified employees is not insurmountable, he added. It is important for employers to make their companies the most attractive to applicants at a time when companies in various industries are in short supply and competing for the same tale

Microchip shortage: further car production cuts in 2023

Even three months ago, executives at automakers and suppliers said in media interviews and financial disclosures that some were optimistic that the crisis would ease in 2023 and that it would continue, Amsrud said. It was almost evenly divided between thinkers and thinkers. Today, many more are in the pessimistic camp. “What we don’t know at the moment is whether the OEMs are trying to lower their expectations of the market, or whether they really recognize that there are still problems. There is nothing to show.The cloud is about to part in January 2023,” he said. Earlier this year, many in the industry hoped the microchip crisis would be resolved by the end of this year or early 2023. The cut continued, he said Amsrud. Even three months ago, executives at automakers and suppliers said in media interviews and financial disclosures that some were optimistic that the crisis would ease in 2023 and that it would continue, Amsrud said. It was almost evenly divided between thinkers and

General Motors temporarily suspends paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk acquisition

San Francisco, October 29: General Motors has temporarily suspended paid advertising on Twitter as it wants to understand what direction its microblogging platform will take under Elon Musk. It’s not yet known what percentage of GM’s total advertising budget will be Twitter. “We are working with Twitter to understand the direction of the platform under new ownership,” the company told TechCrunch. Tesla rival General Motors will temporarily suspend advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover. A company spokesperson said late Friday, “We have temporarily suspended paid advertising as part of the normal course of business with major changes to our media platforms. Customer care interactions on Twitter will continue.” Told. New companies like Ford, GM, Stellantis, Porsche, VW, Volvo, and Rivian have accounts on Twitter. Elon Musk becomes CEO of Twitter, rescinding permanent ban on blocked accounts. General Motors’ decision to shun paid advertising on Twitter came after Musk

Chase’s Brooks Talks Success at 2022 Women in Auto Finance Luncheon

Las Vegas – chase auto ‘s mentorship and training program for female employees has grown to nearly 250 members a year after its launch, demonstrating the need for companies to expand their development opportunities. chase auto said in a keynote address at the Women in Auto Finance Luncheon on Wednesday. auto finance summit . “It is important for women leaders to work for a company that prioritizes flexibility and employee well-being. [diversity and inclusion],” she said. “If companies don’t change what they’re doing now, they’re not only losing these female leaders now, they’re losing the next generation of women who are ambitious to take it to the next level.” .” Photo: Whitney McDonald brooks leads a dealer service sales team that works with approximately 12,000 dealers nationwide. She has been with Chase for almost 20 years in multiple leadership roles. Looking back on her years in the industry ,she said As women seek to build successful careers, it is important to take adv

‘Very hard to nail’ pole lap on low-grip Mexican F1 track

Verstappen dragged mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton In qualifying at the low-gripped Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track, he qualified in both Q1 and Q2, but sealed the pole with the fastest time on death in Q3 after leading from off in the final segment. it made him clear George Russell Hamilton won 0.304 and 0.309 seconds to take his sixth pole position of the 2022 season. At the post-qualifying press conference, Verstappen was delighted with his result after facing the Mercedes pair in qualifying. He also suggested that his team could seal the poles on tracks where the high altitude reduces available downforce and cars slide on a surface some drivers describe as “icy”. I am pleased that the effort went smoothly. “The start of qualifying was a bit tricky because the track was a little warmer than in FP3, so I think everyone was sliding a little bit and it was a little bit difficult to find the rhythm,” explained Verstappen. “So it really [learning changes from] Q1 to Q2 to Q3 –

GM temporarily suspends advertising on Twitter after Musk acquisition

Detroit — general motors It will suspend advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk hijacked the social media platform, the company told CNBC on Friday. Detroit automaker rivals Musk’s electric car maker Tesla said it was “pausing” ads to evaluate Twitter’s new direction . GM will continue to use the platform to interact with customers, but added that it will not pay for advertising. “We are working with Twitter to understand the direction of the platform under new ownership. We have temporarily paused paid advertising as part of our normal business course with significant changes to our media platform. We will continue our customer care interactions on Twitter,” the company said in an emailed statement. Under CEO Mary Barra, the Detroit company was one of the first automakers to announce a multi-billion dollar spending To be more competitive with Tesla in the battery electric vehicle segment. The General Motors sign as seen at the January 25, 2022 event in Lansing, Mic

2024 Chevy Trax loses AWD option

Chevrolet finally replaces the outdated and uncompetitive Trax with a completely redesigned model for 2024. The subcompact SUV turns into a bigger, better-looking vehicle for the new year, but more importantly, it’s more affordable than its predecessor. When his 2024 Chevrolet Trax goes on sale, the MSRP will be $21,495 for him, making him $205 less than the previous generation. compared to current trucks In 2024, the 2024 model was longer in length and less in height, giving it a more stockier look. The 2024 Trax will be bigger than the Trailblazer. For 2024, the Trax will have a turbocharged 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine that produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and transmits power to the front wheels. If this powertrain sounds familiar, it’s because Chevrolet borrowed this setup from the base. Pioneer Unlike last year, the 2024 Trax will only be available in FWD. While some consumers may be scratching their heads

Lamborghini Huracán Technica balances track and street

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blue! Drive a 1.8 mile south track in Corsa (truck) mode thermal club Outside Palm Springs, Calif., the blue shift lights tell us that the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 is approaching the 8,500 rpm redline. of 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Technica The V-10 screams like an angry hornet’s nest. Hitting the shift paddles on the right magnesium steering wheel brings the sweeping digital tachometer down to his 6,500 rpm. The engine ramps up rapidly towards the next blue warning. Technica bridges the gap between the Huracán Evo RWD base and track-focused models. Lamborghini Huracán STO with a beating heart , although it features many of the STO changes. The engine tune is one of them, and while the Technica is certainly a track machine, it’s a more approachable supercar than the STO, making everyday driving more comfortable. takes a while to figure out, but I had to sort them out in my first few track stints. 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Technica 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Technica

Win $1,400 gear from Blundstone, Arlo Skye, Jacob Bromwell and Work Sharp

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2023 Dodge Charger Priced at $34,240, Last Call Models Over $100,000

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According to Dodge’s pricing announcement on Wednesday, the final production run of the 2023 Dodge Charger 4-door sedan muscle car will see prices increase, especially on limited-run Last Call models. With his two extra doors and wide rear seats on the Charger, the price is about $2,000 to $3,000 more for him than the Charger. 2023 Dodge Challenger . The base 2023 Dodge Charger SXT is priced at $34,240, including a $1,595 destination charge. this is, 2022 dodge charger Changes to the Charger are limited to a wide range of 14 exterior paints, including revivals of modern classics like Plum Crazy Purple, Sublime Green, B5 Blue and Destroyer Grey. The SXT and $36,940 GT models use the same 3.6-liter V-6 as the Challenger, but tuned for 292 horsepower on the SXT and up to 300 horsepower on the GT. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels, but all-wheel drive costs $3,600 for the SXT model and $3,000 for the GT. For one of the last American

Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo race car unveiled, lots of updates

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division only gave the track above GT4 is an important round of updates for the 2023 season. Using extensive feedback provided by race car drivers and mechanics, the company made improvements to the coupe. break handling, engine. Racers demanded better handling and faster cornering speeds, and Toyota delivered by redesigning. brake system , developed a new setting for the ABS system, updated the roll bar and installed adjustable dampers provided by Germany’s KW Automotive. Toyota adds that pilots will have the opportunity to put these improvements to good use thanks to a more powerful engine with an optimized torque curve. Power comes from a turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine. Its horsepower output will vary depending on the race series it is tuned for, but maximum torque output can be found at 487 lb-ft. The six exhaust through an Akrapovic exhaust system, whose cooling system is more effective, though no details of the changes have been published.

NIO strengthens strategic cooperation with ceramic ball bearing supplier SKF

Shanghai (Gasgou)- Chinese smart electric vehicle (EV) startup NIO and Swedish ceramic ball bearing provider SKF recently signed an agreement to strengthen their strategic cooperation, according to an SKF press release released on October 27. Under the agreement, SKF will act as NIO’s preferred supplier of ceramic ball bearings and provide extensive technical expertise to support NIO’s product development and global business expansion. NIO ES7; photo credit: SKF NIO has delivered a cumulative total of 249,504 vehicles as of September 2022. Deliveries in Q3 2022 reached 31,607 units, an increase of 29.3% year-on-year and a record quarterly record. As for overseas operations, NIO started deliveries of the ET7 all-electric sedan this year in four European countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. The cooperation between NIO and SKF can be traced back to 2014 when the EV manufacturer was founded. “SKF has supported NIO since the launch of the first vehicle in 2014. D

AURUS car export started

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Listen to this Rus Auto News According to the Arabic version of .- Al Mayadeen export of auras car I started. Journalists account for the fact that the sedan has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf States. The company has yet to announce overseas deliveries of its sedans, but a year ago, Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov announced plans to send a large number of armored vehicles to the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, the opening of the first foreign showroom was announced, but so far there are only Russian brand car dealerships in Moscow. Meanwhile, in a recent presentation of the Aurus Komendant crossover, CEO Nikolay Khodosevich said the company is building a dealer network in the United Arab Emirates with Emirati shareholder Tawazun, and the results of this work will be announced. said it is. By mid-2023. According to Autostat data, only 12 Senat sedans were sold in Russia in the first half of the year.the plant SEZ Alabuga has been

European EV Platform Strategy: Flexible, Focused, or Both!

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In June 2022, the EU Council confirmed that the sale of cars and vans with internal combustion engines (ICE) will be banned from 2035. Nevertheless, this effectively marks the end of the sale and production of ICE Light Vehicles (LV) in Europe. As a result, it has become economically infeasible in most cases to develop ICE technology that will soon become redundant while investing enormous sums in electromobility. With an ICE model that has a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), he builds with BEVs, which also incurs operating costs and further increases risk. European automakers are therefore developing strategies to successfully navigate the transition. More specifically, they are deciding whether to develop a focused (BEV-only) or flexible (fuel-rich) platform, or a combination of the two. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are described in a previous blog ( BEV Development: Reducing Progress Costs ). In addition, the chart below outlines these st

Hear the epic roar of the new Pagani Utopia’s V12 engine

It’s a deep, soulful sound that settles into a luscious babble after a short howl. His 6.0-liter V12 engine, made by Mercedes-AMG, puts out 852 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque.a handful of automakers Keeping the endangered V12 engine alive Pagani is one of them, thanks to its uncompromising founder. Mercedes-AMG wanted to entice Mr. Pagani to opt for the 831-horsepower hybrid V8 from the GT 63 SE Performance. but he declined for several reasons – Despite AMG’s promise to boost output to 1,000 hp. The Argentinian-Italian businessman claimed that not only would it make the vehicle heavier, but it would also slow it down. “We will continue to invest in the development of electrification. Our biggest goal is to find ways to make cars more fun, more fun and more Pagani,” he said at the time. https://ift.tt/hGP9ZUq Hear the epic roar of the new Pagani Utopia’s V12 engine The post Hear the epic roar of the new Pagani Utopia’s V12 engine appeared first on Autobala.com . Auto U

SMMT: September production fell as UK Auto seeks stability to keep record £7.9 billion EV exports

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Britain’s motor vehicle manufacturing output fell -6.0% in September after four consecutive months of growth, according to the latest figures released today by the British Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT). UK car production fell by -6.0% in September after a fourth straight month of growth, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 63,125 models were rolled off the factory line, but production was again limited by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, down 47.7% from the 120,729 cars built in the same month prior to Covid 2019. Did. Exports in September this year fell -7.4% to 48,956 units due to lower shipments to the EU, US and China, despite higher exports to South Korea, Australia and Turkey. Meanwhile, the number of cars built for the UK market also fell slightly, dropping -0.9% to 14,169. Despite overall declines, UK production of battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and hybrid