Top News:
- Battle Lines Drawn in Fuel-Economy Showdown – Detroit Bureau: Federal regulators cut off the public comment period on tougher fuel economy over the protests of automakers asking for an extension.
- Daimler adopts Silicon Valley tactics to counter new rivals – Reuters: Daimler, whose founder invented the modern automobile 130 years ago, … Daimler, like many traditional carmakers, was initially skeptical about …
- Tesla’s Innovations Are Transforming The Auto Industry – Forbes: On the other hand, proponents ignore the short term losses and point out that Tesla produces highly desirable electric vehicles-cars that go faster,…
- Is It Time For Kia Or Hyundai To Move Upmarket Alone? – Forbes: Americans will be able to buy this new Kia Niro sub-compact hybrid crossover early next year, and as the Korean auto maker vies with its Hyundai…
- Tesla Cracks Through 300-Mile Range Barrier With New Models – Detroit Bureau: Tesla is determined to prove that everything you thought you knew about electric vehicles is wrong, the maker delivering speed and range. For more, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
- BYD wins the highest profit growth rate among self-independent brands – Automotive News: Compared with other self-independent brands, BYD has the highest profit growth rate, which sales volume increases 4% but profit increases 84.61%…
- 2017 Volkswagen CC leaked images show Sport Coupe GTE influence – Autocar: 2017 Volkswagen CC leaked images
- Kia readies Rio 4G for Paris show – Just-auto: a model assembled and sold widely across the world – will make its world debut on 29 September at the Paris show.
- Revised Tesla Model S even quicker, longer range – Just-auto: Tesla has revised the Model S and added a larger battery pack which gives the car jaw-dropping acceleration and a longer range on full charge.
- VW Starts Environmental-Suit Settlement Talks With U.S. States – Bloomberg: Volkswagen’s $15.3 billion settlement with federal regulators, car owners and 44 U.S. states U.S. covers only models from 2009 and later.
- 2017 Volkswagen Polo will be larger and lighter – Autocar: Next-gen hatch will go up against 2017 Ford Fiesta and be available as a five-door model; hot GTI model will produce more power
- 2017 Kia Rio revealed in design renders – Autocar: Kia has revealed the styling of the new, fourth-generation Rio in design renderings, showing a new, sportier look
- China’s SAIC Motor Sees Profit Rise on Consumer Tax Break – WSJ: SHANGHAI- SAIC Motor Corp. … Over the same period, SAIC and its foreign partners sold three million cars and commercial vehicles, up 4.9% from…
- Borgward turns to Daimler again to fill top engineering roles – Automotive News: Borgward, a German brand being revived with Chinese backing, has once again tapped former Daimler executives in its latest round of management…
- Hyundai Tucson SUV India launch confirmed during October-November – Ibtimes: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) showcased the latest version of the Tucson SUV at the Auto Expo 2016 and confirmed its launch in the second…
- Volkswagen Faces Recall of Audi Models in Korea – WSJ: Inspections of the flagship sedan made by Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand found a design defect that caused engine coolant to leak, the Transport…
- Roborace reveals self-driving race car prototype – Autocar: The DevBot prototype has been created to develop autonomous technology for future driverless electric race cars
- Ssangyong returns to the Philippines – Just-auto: Ssangyong Motor said it was ready to re-launch the brand in the Philippines after exiting this market in 2009, according to local reports.
- Toyota’s future model plans and platforms – Just-auto: The imminent end of North America’s 2016 model year sees Toyota winding up Scion division but retaining certain models and changing their brand.
- Video: Bentley Bentayga vs Range Rover SVAutobiography – Autocar: The Bentley Bentayga battles it out with the Range Rover SVAutobiography, but which will win?
- Renault Kwid hikes prices again by upto Rs. 10000; check the updated price list – Ibtimes: French car-maker Renault has hiked the prices of its hot-selling model, the Kwid, in India. The Kwid prices have gone up by Rs. 9,646. This is the…
- German supplier body draws lessons from VW dispute – Just-auto: Germany’s Association of Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME) says the bitter dispute between Volkswagen and two of its suppliers this week has the potential for “substantial, subsequent effects.”
- Here’s How the New Teslas Stack Up Against Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Ferrari – Bloomberg: On Tuesday, Tesla announced new versions of its luxury cars that break major barriers for electric vehicles. But are the upgrades, as Chief Executive…