Top News:
- Tesla Aims to Improve Autopilot – Detroit Bureau: Tesla plans to update the Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system that has been linked to one fatal crash and possibly two other accidents, said CEO Elon Musk. Separately, the maker expects to reveal its “Top Secret Masterplan” on Monday.
- BMW 1 Series sedan revealed as brand’s first compact sports sedan – Ibtimes: German car makers BMW and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) have unveiled the 1 Series Sedan – the first compact sports sedan under the…
- Chen Lizhe replaces Fu Qiang and Liu Yan, embracing Volvo’s 100000 units’ sales target – Automotive News: Benz, Lexus all keep growths of 35.9% and 27% respectively in the first half of year. Volvo faces great challenges if it intends to keep growth.
- Renault to launch 5 new models in India by 2019; Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza rival also on the cards – Ibtimes: French car-maker Renault has been writing success stories in India since the launch of its small hatchback Kwid in last September. The Kwid has…
- Land Rover Defender resurrection plan could be back on track – Autocar: Billionaire tycoon Jim Ratcliffe stands next to a Land Rover Defender
- Daimler demos semi-automated bus on Netherlands airport run – Just-auto: Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz bus unit said on Monday its new, semi-automated city bus with CityPilot shows what urban public transport will look like in the future because it operates more safely, efficiently and comfortably than today’s conventional buses.
- Hyundai Grand i10 emerges 3rd best-selling car behind Alto, Swift Dzire in June – Ibtimes: When the top 10 best-selling car list of June was revealed, Hyundai Motor India Limited had a reason to celebrate. Its best-selling model Grand i10…
- 2017 BMW X3 – hot M-division model spotted at ‘Ring – Autocar: BMW’s mid-size SUV will arrive in 2017, with the range including hybrid powertrains for the first time and an xDriveM40i M Performance model
- Chinese Hyundai dealers want compensation for stock lack – Just-auto: Hyundai Motor dealers in China are seeking compensation from the South Korean automaker, claiming their businesses have been affected by the company’s failure to offer sufficient product.
- NGT orders older diesel vehicles off New Delhi’s roads – Reuters: New Delhi’s transport office must also provide the court with a list of vehicles losing their registration, Indian media reported, citing the tribunal’s ruling.
- 2016 Honda NSX – GT3 racer to inspire chassis setup – Autocar: Racing car tech and motorcycle division to influence road model. First deliveries are due this autumn; insiders say the car is sold out for at least two years
- Hyundai Elite i20 outsells Maruti Suzuki Baleno in June – Ibtimes: The battle of supremacy between Hyundai Elite i20 and Maruti Suzuki Baleno over the sales in premium hatchback segment has been intensified with…
- China’s Future Mobility targets fast-expanding EV market – Just-auto: Future Mobility, a Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) start-up established at the beginning of the year, plans to launch a premium car model by 2020 that will compete with existing global vehicle manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
- S. Korea to halve electric car charging fee – Yonhap: Electric vehicle owners will pay 60,000 won (US$53) to super-charge their cars at on-street public charging points starting from September, down from…