- FCA trial over child’s fiery death expected to renew recall push – Automotive News: A trial set to begin today in a south Georgia town is renewing demand for a massive recall of older Jeep models whose fuel tanks lawyers argue are prone to catch fire in accidents.
- Is Carlos Ghosn worth $15 million to Renault and Nissan? – Forbes: Ghosn is an exceptional manager and visionary who has not only cemented the Renault Nissan alliance, but also put the group on its low-cost car…
- Hyundai aims for nearly 5% sales growth in U.S. this year – Automotive News: Hyundai Motor Co. aims to boost its U.S. sales by 4.7 percent this year, ahead of the industry’s projected growth rate, despite a consumer shift to SUVs and pickups.
- Ford Edge to be built at new $760 million plant in China – Mlive: Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is adding 400 jobs at its Oakville Assembly plant outside Toronto as production of the 2015 Ford Edge officially gets…
- RUSSIA: Ford Sollers positions to fill gaps left by rivals’ exits – Just-auto: Media reports in Russia suggest that Ford Sollers is positioning itself in Russia to take full advantage of market exits by a number of brands who are quitting the market due to falling sales and the collapsed rouble..
- Freedom at 14: EU clears Renault Twizy 45 for teenagers – Autocarpro: The Renault Twizy 45 is billed as an alternative to scooters with levels of safety and comfort superior to those offered by two-wheelers. The Twizy 45…
- Nissan Sells 75000th LEAF Electric Car to be Registered in the US – Transportevolved: On December 11, 2010, Nissan delivered its first production LEAF electric car to San Francisco Bay Area resident Olivier Chalouhi. Since then, more…
- Luxurious Range Rover to be unveiled at the New York motor show – Autocar: Jaguar Land Rover releases an aerial shot of the ultra-luxurious new model alongside the 2015 Jaguar XF
- China could emerge as leader in new internet-connected electric car segment – Inautonews: … electric vehicles. The alliance will use Tencent’s Internet prowess, Hon Hai’s production capacities and China Harmony Auto’s dealership network.
- Aston Martin confirms name change for Vantage GT3 – Autocar: Just 100 examples of the Aston Martin GT12 will be made Ultimate version of the Vantage – which has been renamed to GT12 – gets a 592bhp V12, an extensive aerodynamic package and a PS250,000 price tag
- Shandong EV Expo in China: VIDEOEV does four doors to the Volkswagen Beetle – Carnewschina: Another Chinese automaker improving on German design. Earlier on we had Jinma making the BMW i3 cheaper and smaller, and here we have VIDOEV giving two more doors to the Volkswagen Beetle, as seen on on the Shandong EV Expo (intro) in China. Design is a curious mix between the 1997 New Beetle and the []
- Your average 14-year-old French kid could soon be zipping about in a Renault Twizy – Motorburn: Renault likes to bill the Twizy as a safer alternative to scooters rather than a very small electric car, which is what most would automatically assume it…
- Buick Envision 20T SUV Coming to China in April – Gm: SHANGHAI – Shanghai GM will launch the Buick Envision 20T, the newest member of its Envision mainstream SUV lineup, across China in April
- CHINA: Foxconn and Tencent strike deal to develop ‘smart electric car’ – Just-auto: Chinese internet giant Tencent and Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, a major Apple supplier, have announced plans to make a “smart electric car”.
- Fiat Trial Over Child’s Fiery Death Seen Renewing Recall Push – Bloomberg: Safety advocates say the case may put Fiat Chrysler at risk of a scandal on a par with GM’s faulty ignition switches. Jurors are poised to view grisly…
- BMW CEO sees EV initiatives helping i3 sales in key markets – Automotive News: BMW Group CEO Norbert Reithofer sees political initiatives in a number of the carmaker’s key markets as important in helping to boost…
- Sagging rupiah, imports drive Japanese auto makers to expand in Indonesia – Reuters: GRAPHIC: Indonesian car imports: link.reuters.com/vud44w … is building the case for Japanese auto makers to focus on rolling out cheaper, locally…
- Shandong EV Expo in China: the Lutom Chaowei – Carnewschina: Here we have the funky clunky Lutom Chaowei, a new low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) from China, seen last week on the Shandong EV Expo (intro).
- Tesla Says Buyers in China’s Shenzhen Can Get Special Licenses – Bloomberg: Tesla Motors Inc. said its cars were approved for a program in Shenzhen, China, that sets aside license plates for new-energy vehicles,…
- Datsun GO body shell to be toughened post diabolic crash-test performance at Global NCAP – Motoroids: However, Datsun’s parent company Nissan, has decided to make things better for the GO and are working on making the car safer. Apparently, NCAP…
- Nissan Leaf battery more reliable than engines – Businesscarmanager: NISSAN is claiming its all-electric Leaf has 99.99% of its battery units remaining entirely fit for purpose after five years on the road. Just three of the…
- Nigeria to Begin Electric Car Production Next Year – Thisdaylive: Receiving a four-man delegation of BYD Auto Industry and R.T Briscoe in his office in Abuja, the Minister of Industries, Trade and Investment,…
- Cheap Batteries Under the Hood Add Power to Cut Fuel Consumption – Bloomberg: Next-generation hybrid cars combining electric and gas power in new ways are emerging as a low-cost alternative for consumers as…
- Still no end to Volkswagen CC keyless entry problem – Therakyatpost: In her letter to Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Armin Keller, she has demanded to get her car back by Apr 1 in tip top condition or else…
- Tesla: No Mass Layoffs In China Within Near Future – Cleantechnica: One final thing worth noting: Tao also emphatically denied that Apple was considering purchasing Tesla Motors, despite recent rumors. Not that that…
- BRIEF-Ford Motor says the first vehicle being manufactured at Hangzhou plant is the new Ford Edge – Reuters: Says ford and its joint venture Changan Ford opened a new assembly plant in Hangzhou, China. * Says Changan Ford Hagzhou plant represents a…
- The Last Word: The Core of the Apple Autos Debate – Workforce: Let me contradict these naysayers and summarize in a single word why Apple will build a vehicle, successfully compete in an industry totally foreign to…
- Ford to open $760M Chinese assembly plant – Detroitnews: Ford Motor Co. and its Chinese joint venture, Changan Ford, on Tuesday will mark the opening of a new assembly plant in Hangzhou, China, as the…
- Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) plans on conducting tests on Indian cars again – Cartrade: Sometime later down the line last year, the agency conducted similar tests on trims like the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Datsun Go. Back then, Datsun Go…
- Tencent Partners With Foxconn In Electric Car Business – Forbes: Ma Huateng, chairman of Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings, is the latest Chinese technology billionaire to foray into the nascent market for Internet-connected cars.
- Shandong EV Expo in China: the Shifeng D303 mini EV – Carnewschina: This is the fiery red Shifeng D303, a new low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) from China, seen last week on the Shandong EV Expo (intro). The Shifeng D303 was one of the smallest vehicles on the show, featuring s streamlined design with some Smart influences, a smiling grille, and side bars. Smart-like panel on the far []
- Jaguar Testing All-Electric Or Plug-In Hybrid XE? – Techtimes: It’s unclear if the luxury car was all electric or a plug-in hybrid, but spy … The move to an all-electric vehicle may be a bit of a jump for Jaguar Land…
- ‘Erroneous’ Case Against Tesla Doesn’t Merit Sanctions: Judge – Law360: Law360, San Diego (March 23, 2015, 10:43 PM ET) — A California federal judge Monday rejected a sanctions bid by Tesla Motors Inc. and its CEO…
- GM, Ford to ask UAW for new lower-pay tier in US -Bloomberg – Reuters: U.S. automakers General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co are considering asking the United Auto Workers union to create a new…
- THAILAND PRESS-PM jittery over eco-cars – Bangkok Post – Reuters: … that the second phase of the eco-car project must be considered carefully, as it … NOTE: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its…
- GM, Ford to ask UAW for new lower-pay tier in US: Bloomberg – Channelnewsasia: U.S. automakers General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co are considering asking the United Auto Workers union to create a new tier of lower-paid union…
- Business Watch: News Digest – WSJ: Volkswagen AG is scaling back production at its site in Kaluga, Russia, amid persistently weak demand and slim chances of improvement anytime…
- Shandong EV Expo in China: the Qingqi Shoe-i mini SUV – Carnewschina: This is the funky Qingqi Shoe-i, a new low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) from China, seen last week on the Shandong EV Expo (intro). The Qingqi Shoe-i is a mini-mini SUV featuring a two-tone color scheme with a red roof and red mirrors, flashy decals on the sides, side bars, bull bars front and back, and []
- GM to make next-generation Chevrolet Cruze in Mexico – Reuters: General Motors Co will build its next-generation Chevrolet Cruze compact in Mexico, the company said on Monday, as automakers look to expand in the Latin American nation to take advantage of low labor costs and free trade agreements.
- Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on robot overlords and electric cars – Brw: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has said he wants Apple to take on Tesla in the car business, that he plans to buy the cheapest Apple Watch…
- Finally, A Really Ridiculous Looking BMW i3 Knockoff Can Be Yours – Jalopnik: Have you always wanted a BMW i3, but for religious or moral reasons you’re against speed and quality? If so, today’s a fantastic day for you, my…