GM, Ford hit by C-19 virus; VW, Daimler, auto industry reel in impact of Corona pandemic

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 17, 2020 The auto industry is now feeling the weight on the ongoing C-19 pandemic, with veteran automakers Volkswagen and Daimler announcing that they will be suspending production in their European facilities. The news comes as updates from GM, Ford, and Fiat-Chrysler in the US revealed that workers from …

Tesla and Rivian are poised to battle Ford and GM for the US’ electric truck market

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 5, 2019 The US pickup truck market is a hefty prize for any automaker. In the second quarter alone, pickup trucks accounted for 33% of sales from Ford, GM, and Fiat Chrysler, up from 30% the previous year. Full-size trucks, such as the F-150, Silverado and RAM, continue to …