GM Won’t Divide BEV, ICE Operations, CEO Barra Says

Battery-electric and internal-combustion vehicles share critical components including software, interiors, and chassis, and it wouldn’t make sense to separate them, GM CEO Mary Barra says.

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BMW Could Raise Mexico’s Profile As EV Export Hub

The German automaker is increasing manufacturing capacity at its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico, with battery-electric vehicles expected to account for the new production.

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Unpacking the Total Cost of Electric-Vehicle Ownership

The industry should emphasize to customers that battery-electric vehicles are approaching cost parity with internal-combustion vehicles over 5 years of ownership.

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S&P Study Highlights Customer Loyalty

Dealers who understand their customer bases can turn “nomads” into “loyalists.”

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Chinese Automaker BYD Introduces Premium Models

The electric Yangwang U8 off-roader and U9 sports car spearhead BYD’s aspirations for its global luxury brand.

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