North America
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Mercedes-Benz appointed Jason Hoff to the newly created role of North America CEO
Mar 12, 2025Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it has appointed Jason Hoff to the newly created role of North America CEO, effective May 1 as the German maker looks to strengthen its focus on the U.S., its second-largest market.... -
Toyota to postpone the start of electric-vehicle production in North America to the first half of 2026
Oct 3, 2024Toyota Motor will postpone the start of electric-vehicle production in North America to the first half of 2026 due to design adjustment and slowing EV sales, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday. The Japanese automaker... -
Stellantis to strengthen its positioning in North America by slashing its bloated inventories and cutting vehicle prices
Sep 24, 2024Chrysler-parent Stellantis is seeking to strengthen its positioning in North America by slashing its bloated inventories and cutting vehicle prices, the group’s finance chief said on Monday. The automaker is aiming to cut 100,000 vehicles from... -
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
Apr 9, 2024Eclipse fever swept across North America on Monday, enthralling tens of millions of spectators with a unique combination of scientific curiosity, business potential, and midday revelry. At 11:07 a.m. local time (1807 GMT), the Moon’s shadow... -
Volkswagen to stick with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group brands by 2030
Feb 10, 2024Volkswagen is sticking with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group brands by 2030, but is ready to adjust as the market shifts, Pablo Di Si, head of Volkswagen’s North... -
Biden arrives in Mexico for North American leaders’ summit
Jan 9, 2023US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Mexico on Sunday to participate in a summit of North American leaders and to discuss immigration and drug trafficking. After making his first politically fraught stop since assuming office... -
General Motors to recall 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in North America over fire risks
Dec 21, 2022General Motors Co said Tuesday it is recalling 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in North America because the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys. The U.S. automaker said the... -
‘Uncharted’ is the highest-grossing film in North America
Feb 21, 2022Industry analysts claimed Sunday that the new Sony adventure picture “Uncharted” soared to the top of the North American box office this weekend, making it the year’s greatest opening so far. According to Exhibitor Relations, the... -
Celine Dion cancels North America tour due to health troubles
Jan 18, 2022Celine Dion, a Quebec native, said on Saturday that she will be unable to perform the North American leg of her “Courage world tour” due to ongoing health issues. “I was really hoping that I’d be... -
Ford’s EV battery joint venture with SK Innovation to extend beyond North America into Europe
Aug 11, 2021Ford Motor Co’s electric vehicle battery joint venture with South Korea’s SK Innovation Co Ltd will extend beyond North America into Europe, a senior Ford executive said on Wednesday. In May, Ford announced the joint venture...
