- GM to cut Chevy, GMC powertrain warranty to 60,000 miles from 100,000 – Automotive News: General Motors plans to cut its powertrain warranty on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for the 2016 model year, concluding that its standout offer of 100,000-mile coverage — in place for nearly a decade — wasn’t a strong enough selling point.
- GERMANY: BASF and Carbon Company conclude composite research – Just-auto: BASF and The Carbon Company have concluded the joint research of a new composite material system as a development step of their collaboration.
- Dirty downside to driverless cars shown in university study – Automotive News: Driverless cars better be able to refuel themselves. They’ll consume more energy than cars with drivers, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
- Toyota recalls RAV4 EVs to repair Tesla component – Automotive News: Toyota, which built about 2,500 electric vehicles over three years with Tesla Motors, said it’s recalling the RAV4 EVs to repair components supplied by Tesla.
- Volkswagen Group plans 50-model blitz – Autocar: The all-new Audi A4 will be the first model to come as part of VW Group’s latest surge
- Porsche plots new electric model – Autocar: More fully electric and hydrogen-powered models are on the way from VW Group
- Study: Samsung Rivals Apple Among Auto-Related Patent Holdings – Thetruthaboutcars: According to Autoblog, a study by Thomson Reuters looked over 4,761 auto-related patents filed among Google, Samsung, Tesla and Uber between…
- Volkswagen Group aims to continue on its robust growth path and further improve its earnings quality – Volkswagenag: The Volkswagen Group stuck to its qualitative growth path in fiscal year 2014, despite weakness in some growth markets, volatile exchange rates
- Why hacking a Tesla battery may foreshadow an energy revolution – Globe and Mail: In a cluttered four-car garage in suburban Deptford, New Jersey, Hughes spent the better part of last year hacking a 1,400-pound battery recovered…
- Audi’s Hackenberg future vision: tech, batteries, brains – Slashgear: Yes, Audi is also heavily investing in electricity-powered cars, whether in hybrids or battery-electric drive systems. Audi’s R8 e-tron is so far its…
- Cadillac CT6 confirmed for New York motor show – Autocar: This preview of the CT6 was aired as part of a Cadillac advert Flagship Cadillac will act as a rival for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and will be crucial in rebuilding the brand
- Coda Fist Electric Car From China – Cartrade: Electric vehicles are eco-friendly, easy to maintain and more economical than the conventional (internal combustion engine-powered) vehicles. This is…
- China’s SAIC Motor, Alibaba to invest $160 mln in internet-connected cars – Reuters: SAIC Motor Corp Ltd said e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and the Chinese auto maker would invest 1 billion yuan ($160 million) in a fund to develop internet-connected cars.
- Toyota recalls RAV4 EVs to repair Tesla system posing crash risk – Japantimes: Toyota Motor Corp., which built about 2,500 electric vehicles over three years with Tesla Motors Inc., said it’s recalling the RAV4 EVs to repair…
- Tesla to equip all Model S cars in China with a new Universal Mobile Charger – Carnewschina: Tesla China has issued a press release, announcing every Tesla Model S in China will be equipped with a new ‘Universal Mobile Charger’ for free. Tesla says the charger is developed especially for China, and that it is part of a new effort to adjust Tesla products to the local Chinese market. The set is []
- Ford, Toyota and General Motors could be taken to court over hackable cars – Computerworlduk: A well renowned lawyer is taking Toyota, Ford and General Motors to court over alleged security flaws that will put drivers in danger. The Dallas…
- GM capital plan decision could delay credit rating upgrade (GM) – Seekingalpha: General Motors’ (NYSE:GM) approval this week of a new $5B buyback plan will likely delay one of its important goals: achieving a top-tier credit rating…
- Apple wants suit from battery maker A123 dismissed or moved to California – Pcworld: A bid by Apple to settle an employee poaching lawsuit with battery maker … The executive said that Apple had no relationship with the electric car…
- Lyft raises $530 mln in Rakuten-led funding round – Reuters: San Francisco based Lyft, known for cars sporting fluffy pink moustaches, raised $250 million last April, valuing it at above $1 billion. Lyft’s investors…
- Carlos Ghosn unfazed about competition from Apple EV – Autocarpro: “Since the Nissan LEAF went on sale in 2010, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has expanded its EV lineup and sold nearly a quarter-million…
- Public chargers for electric cars increase awareness, but not sales – Globalnews: An SFU professor who has studied the impact of electric cars suggests that increased awareness doesn’t necessarily result in increased sales.
- Toyota Recalls RAV4 EVs to Repair Tesla System Posing Crash Risk – Bloomberg: Toyota Motor Corp., which built about 2,500 electric vehicles over three years with Tesla Motors Inc., said it’s recalling the RAV4 EVs to…
- Dubai Police adds BMW i8 to its fleet of supercars – Emirates247: The car was unveiled on Wednesday and Major General Khamis Mattar Balmazina, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police said at the event that Dubai…
- 2015 Navigator has plenty to keep Lincoln fans happy – Freep: Big SUV combines traditional Lincoln virtues with new engine and suspension technology
- First generation Mazda 6 is still in production in China – Carnewschina: The first generation Mazda 6 sedan is still in production in China. The 2015 model has just been launched, with a price ranging from 129.800 yuan to 159.800 yuan ($20.720 – 25.512). That is a huge markdown compared to 2014 when the Six started at 164.800 and ended at 184.800. The lower price indicates the []
- Buick, Mercedes attract new SUV buyers with smaller bait – Detroit News:
- Luxury cars bright spot in Russian auto market – Detroit News: Status vehicles booming, even if that means living poorly
- Toyota Recalls Top Selling Cars Due To Power-Steering Problem; Electric Cars Affected By … – Yibada: Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motors recently issued a recall order for some of its popular car models due to a problem with the cars power…