Urvaksh Karkaria Reporter covering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Volvo juices EV push with C40 Recharge The all-new compact crossover coupe, on sale at U.S. stores in the second half, signals Volvo's ambitions to become an EV-only brand by 2030. Infiniti scraps Formula 1-inspired high-performance hybrid coupe Project Black S, based on the Q60 coupe, debuted as a running prototype at the 2018 Paris auto show to showcase technologies developed in collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One racing team. Polestar expands to mid-America By the end of 2022, the electric vehicle maker hopes to have 35 stores in the U.S. Infiniti dealers settle in for extended QX60 drought The old crossover is gone, and the next version of the brand’s bestselling model is months away. Volvo won't let up on sales, profitability gains Dealers posted record profits in 2020, and the factory is determined to keep sales coming. Taycan set to drive Porsche sales The company is expecting a double-digit sales growth this year, fueled by the popularity of its electric fastback. BMW keeps focus on sales as EV rollout nears After another luxury-brand sales crown and a year of rising dealer profitability, the brand will get ready for its next-generation electric vehicles. M-B gets ready for electrification The luxury automaker told dealers to prepare for the fleet of battery-powered vehicles coming to the U.S. next year, including its premium S-Class large sedan and GLS large SUV. Nissan bonus program still on drawing board The automaker continues to look at options as it reexamines its controversial sales incentives. Porsche expects Taycan to accelerate sales Porsche projects U.S. retail sales to increase 17 percent this year. Volvo notched record dealer profits in '20 Volvo dealers posted record profits in 2020, and the factory is determined to keep sales coming. Infiniti dealers optimistic for QX55, QX60 2020 was going to be an uphill climb for Infiniti's 204 dealers, even if a once-in-a-century pandemic hadn't upended the auto industry. Volvo dealers push ahead on digital, EVs Last year was a strong profit and volume year, says Volvo Retail Advisory Board Chairman Ernie Norcross. But dealers shouldn't expect to rest on their laurels. Infiniti QX60 set for 2022 makeover The three-row crossover -- previewed with the 2020 QX60 Monograph -- will be the first product launch that signals greater collaboration between mass-market Nissan and premium Infiniti. BMW reports gains in dealer profits BMW dealer profitability rose 10 percent last year over 2019. Despite pandemic-related business disruptions, it was the franchise's most profitable year since 2015. Load More
Urvaksh Karkaria Reporter covering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page