- Volvo primed to replace V40 with SUV-coupe – Autocar:
- Musk tweets Tesla to end customer referral plan because of costs – Reuters: Tesla Inc’s customer referral incentive plan will end on Feb. 1, the electric carmaker’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday, citing costs.
- Lotus models to be built in new China factory – Autocar: The upcoming Lotus SUV, as imagined by Autocar New $1.3 billion facility in Wuhan will aid introduction of more diverse line-up; sports car production to remain in the UK Future Lotus models are set to be produced in China, as owner Geely is…
- VW plans Tesla-style deposits for I.D. electric car – Automotive News: VW says it may offer European customers the chance to place a deposit on a new I.D. full-electric car in the first half, ahead of the model”s market launch in early 2020.
- GM’s Barra signals no new vehicles for Detroit Hamtramck, Lordstown – Freep: General Motors CEO said the carmaker will bring new vehicles to market and build them in the United States, but not at the two plants set to be idled.
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- U.S. automakers push for deal on fuel efficiency rules – Reuters: Executives at the major U.S. automakers are pressing the Trump administration and California to agree on standards for fuel efficiency and carbon emissions …
- RPT-FOCUS-GM’s Washington charm offensive sidelined by Wall Street’s push for profit – Reuters: General Motors code named its November announcement to cut nearly 15000 jobs in North America and restructure itself “Turbo,” suggesting a leaner approach …
- Democrats to grill Trump’s new EPA chief pick over past lobbying – Reuters: Democratic lawmakers will grill U.S. President Donald Trump’s new pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday over his past coal lobbying, but have little hope of blocking his confirmation in the Republican-controlled Senate.
- Trophy Automotive says it is unaware of any Nissan review – Automotive News: Trophy Automotive, the California retailer under review by Nissan as part of its investigation of ousted boss Carlos Ghosn, says it is unaware of such a review and maintains that its operations are separate from any businesses embroiled in the scandal.
