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- BMW earnings hit by 5 Series ramp-up costs, leasing – Reuters: Startup costs for BMW’s new 5 Series model contributed to lower-than-expected 2016 operating earnings at the German luxury carmaker, which knocked its shares on Thursday.
- Elon Musk’s hyperloop vision takes a step closer to reality as firm reveals pictures of test track – CNBC: Hyperloop One’s “DevLoop” is a 500-meter full-scale test structure that weights over a thousand tons.
- EVgo Opens 900th US Fast Charger at Simon’s Opry Mills® – Yahoo: NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — EVgo, the nation’s largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, and Simon…
- Brexit: Bentley could shift production to Europe in ‘worst case scenario’ – Autocar: Bentley produces its cars in Crewe, Cheshire Car maker believes its British identity is key, but its CEO admits export tariffs could force it into continental Europe
- Nurburgring lap time record competition proposed by James Glickenhaus – Autocar: Lamborghini Huracán Performante at the Nürburgring Lamborghini is the latest manufacturer to set an unverified Nürburgring record; Glickenhaus wants a “Road Cup” competition to award an official fastest lap
- Uber’s head of AI Labs steps down after four months – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc’s Gary Marcus said he is stepping down from his post as head of AI Labs, four months after the unit was created.
- BMW shares down 4% even as revenues hit record – FT: Shares of BMW fell nearly 4 per cent on Thursday even as the company boasted records in both sales and revenue last year, as fourth quarter results…
- BMW profit drops amid tech push and as luxury crown shifts to rival – Automotive News: BMW reported its weakest profitability since 2010, capping a negative year for CEO Harald Krueger after the brand lost the industry sales crown to arch-rival Mercedes-Benz.
- Comment: How Kia has finally cracked the UK market – Autocar: Kia Sportage It’s taken more than two decades, but Kia has now become a major force in Britain thanks to strong SUV sales
- BMW raises dividend after 2016 earnings rise – Reuters: REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko … But the manufacturer of BMW and Mini cars saw its operating margin in its automotive division fall to 8.9 percent from …
- BMW’s Profitability Drops to Lowest Since 2010 Amid Tech Rivalry – Bloomberg: BMW AG reported its weakest profitability since 2010, capping a negative year for Chief Executive Officer Harald Krueger after the brand lost the…
- Tata Motors to partner with Volkswagen and Skoda for new Indian-market product range – Autocar: Matthias Müller, Volkswagen Group CEO, reportedly signed an agreement with Tata The deal will allow Volkswagen and Skoda to make a bigger impact in the Indian market; official announcement expected on Friday
- Bentley says access to Europe is crucial as investment decision nears – Reuters: The wheel hub of a Bentley is seen during the the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland
- Tesla is powering the Hawaiian island of Kauai with more than 54000 solar panels and its giant battery packs – Yahoo: Tesla will power the Hawaiian island of Kauai with solar panels and its giant battery packs. Tesla officially unveiled the project Wednesday morning in Kauai following opening remarks by CTO JB Straubel and David Ige, governor of Hawaii. Tesla …
- Turbocharged engines don’t always improve fuel economy – Detroitnews: Traditional option to boost performance becomes popular way to improve mpg in family vehicles, not always with success
- Uber works to mend relationship with regulators – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc is working to mend its relationship with regulators as pressure mounts for the company to improve its business practices and temper Chief Executive Travis Kalanick’s aggressive leadership style.
- CIA ‘mission’ on cars shows concern about next-generation vehicles – Reuters: WikiLeaks documents showing the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency considered a “mission” against connected car technology underscores auto industry concern that the science behind the next generation of vehicles could be turned against them.
- Payne: Alfa’s Giulia put to test on Detroit streets – Detroitnews: Alfa Romeo’s compact luxury sedan is a sweet hit of Italian flavor
- Ford faces another legal challenge over hybrid technology patent – Automotive News: The International Trade Commission launched an investigation into a patent infringement complaint against Ford that could prevent the automaker’s Mexico-built hybrid electric cars from entering the U.S.
- Uber to ban ‘greyball’ tool used to stymie regulators – Detroitnews: The about-face comes less than a week after a report published in The exposed the existence of it
- Didi Chuxing Rolls Into Silicon Valley Seeking Automated Car Talent – Forbes: Mountain View, California-based Didi Labs will focus on “AI-based security and intelligent driving technologies,” the company said on March 8.
- Apple-backed Uber rival Didi Chuxing opens R&D center in Silicon Valley – CNBC: Didi Chuxing’s new R&D center will look into the use of artificial intelligence in security and intelligent driving technologies.
- California grants Uber permit to bring back self-driving cars – Reuters: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk/File Photo … UL] can legally put its self-driving cars back on California streets after securing the necessary permit from …
- Analyst Sentiment On Tesla So Far In 2017 – Yahoo: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) traded up 0.45 percent in after hours activity Wednesday after Bernstein initated coverage of the automaker with a Market…
- Uber prohibits use of ‘Greyball’ technology to evade authorities – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] has prohibited the use of its so-called “Greyball” technology to target regulators, ending a programme that had been critical in helping Uber evade authorities in cities where the service has been banned.
- Carlos and Carlos provide a tale of 2 automobile chiefs – Nikkei: Tavares was Renault’s chief operating officer until August 2013, having worked at Nissan Motor as well. But Tavares was practically ousted, according…
- Exclusive: How Data Can Help Cities Hone Deployment Of Self-Driving Cars – Forbes: Ford, for example, plans to have fully autonomous vehicles available for … “In this scenario, where you’re deploying electric vehicles, it comes with…
- Does Tesla Need a Partner to Reach Its Big Ambitions? – Barrons: One analyst speculates that Tesla might partner with another car maker as it faces steep costs. Illustration: JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images.
- Tesla Completes Hawaii Storage Project That Sells Solar at Night – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc. has completed a solar project in Hawaii that incorporates batteries to sell power in the evening, part of a push by the electric car maker to…