Buick announced that the replacement for the Envision, currently imported from China, will be built in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ Geely of China has set a global sales target of over 6.5 million vehicles by 2030, aiming to rank among the world’s top five automakers amid intensifying competition. More at U.S. News & World Report.
+ Shares in Volkswagen jumped to the top of the blue-chip DAX index after Germany’s largest automaker reported better-than-expected 2025 net cash flow of $7.05 billion. More at World Auto Forum.
+ Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker has abandoned the sedan market because “we couldn’t find a way to compete and be profitable, ” but it could stage a return. More at The Drive.
+ Pacific Life Insurance asked a federal court to dismiss the $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife over policies they claim were misrepresented. More at Jayski.
+ Hyundai’s labor union warned the automaker against its plan to begin introducing humanoid robots in 2028 without the union’s approval, citing concerns over job losses. More at CBT News.
+ The German government’s $3.5 billion subsidy program for electric vehicles will be open to all manufacturers, including Chinese brands, in an effort to increase EV sales. More at The Detroit News.
+ Honda will discontinue its joint venture in Brownstown, Michigan with General Motors to produce hydrogen fuel cells to concentrate on independent development. More at Autoweek.
+ Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis says Stellantis will boost production of Hemi V8 engines at its Saltillo, Mexico plant to 100,000-plus units in 2026, and could expand elsewhere. More at Autoblog.
+ General Motors announced that the replacement for the Buick Envision SUV, currently built in China, will be produced in Kansas and share the Chevy Equinox platform. More at Car and Driver.
+ Driving the Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R GTP, Jack Whelen qualified in pole position for this weekend’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, with Renger van der Zande second. More at Motorsport.com.
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Will it look more wagony and less like an overinflated Golf though?
I know it won’t look too ruggedized because that’s GMC’s turf but it should at least have quarter windows and don’t be afraid to make them longer than they are tall.
More importantly, will it have heated seatbelts like the S-Class Mercedes? Consumers don’t care whether their next vehicle has electric, hydrogen or V8 power, what they demand is a warm belly.
Performative. Buick survived the elimination of Oldsmobile and Pontiac because it had more esteem in China. The Envision was developed for and first introduced in the Chinese market, where production will likely continue. The version manufactured at Fairfax Assembly will share its platform with the Equinox and be built on the same assembly line. Net U.S. job increase might equal zero.