Asked about the Chery talks on Sunderland, Espinosa said: The plant is operating well, is a viable plant. The problem that we have at this location is the volume. So if we can find a smart way of bringing more volume in, we might consider doing something. Espinosa added that there was nothing specific about any partner to announce today, or any options, but this is something that we would likely look into considering.
Berlin's newly announced program, reported on by various outlets, grants buyers of new electrified vehicles between $1,700 and $7,000. This figure depends on several factors, including the powertrain of the vehicle and income level of the buyer, but is meant to help revive stagnant sales one of Germany's key industries. Photo by: Scout Motors For the first time EREVsvehicles where batteries power the wheels and are recharged by a small combustion enginewill explicitly be eligible under the new program.
Less than a year ago, automakers found themselves on the cusp of tariff hell. Car companies were suddenly hit with a gut-punch of tariffs on their supply chains and completed vehicles. The U.S. imposed some hefty import duties on all things China in the hopes of protecting domestic manufacturers. Now President Trump is welcoming Chinese cars into the U.S.as long as they build them here.
