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🏭 Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said he would be interested in adding an eighth factory in North America to increase production in the company’s most profitable region, which accounted for about 40% of its global sales last year. “I want to greatly increase the number of sales in North America,” Mieb said. yomiuri shinbun Last week’s newspaper. “The basic idea is to produce in a place where there is demand.” (automobile news)
🤏 Genesis’ managing director for Europe, Peter Kronschnabl, said Hyundai’s luxury brand is “evaluating” the possibility of smaller models, but has nothing to confirm yet. (autocar)
🥨 Last month, for the first time, sales of electric vehicles in Germany exceeded all other types of new cars. 84,057 EVs were sold in the country in June, followed by conventional hybrids at 83,315 registrations and gas-powered vehicles at 60,796. Diesels and plug-ins each number less than 34,000 units. (InsideEVS)
🔌 Pilot Flying J’s newest two travel centers in Massachusetts and Florida, as well as updates to existing sites, mean the company now has more than 300 locations with EV charging in the US. (Electrek)
🧾 Aston Martin did not deny a report late last week that the luxury automaker has held ongoing talks with lenders, including BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners, in hopes of boosting liquidity. (reuters)
🛻 Todd Johnson, who worked on the GMC Hummer EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV at General Motors, has joined Scout to serve as vice president of manufacturing. (Scout Motors)
🏁 Weekend race results:
- WRC Rally Estonia: Sami Pazari takes victory for Toyota Gazoo Racing
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway: Chandler Smith takes the win for Front Row Motorsports
- Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli wins for Mercedes
- IndyCar in Nashville: Race rescheduled to 3pm Monday due to rain
- NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway: Joey Logano wins for Team Penske
- NHRA Drag Racing Sonoma Nationals Finals: Doug Kalita (Top Fuel), Jordan Vandergriff (Funny Car), and Greg Stanfield (Pro Stock) won their respective classes.
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