Archives for August 2017

Wednesday morning car news roundup, August 9, 2017

August 9, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

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Tesla Model 3: Musk confirms 50kWh and 70kWh batteries – Autocar: Elon Musk shared pic of first Tesla Model 3 off the production line on Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also revealed that a hot variant of his new electric BMW 3 Series rival is due in mid-2018
Oklahoma’s $100 electric car fee challenged by Sierra Club – Automotive News: Oklahoma’s bid to help close a budget shortfall with a new $100 fee on electric vehicles drew a court challenge from the Sierra Club.
BHP turns to electric car batteries to recharge its nickel business – Reuters: ) – The rise of electric vehicles is driving the world’s biggest mining house, BHP, to switch gears and invest heavily in its long-suffering nickel business. Eduard Haegel, division chief of BHP Nickel West, said the company planned to …

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Filed Under: Morning News Tagged With: Morning News First published on August 9, 2017 12:05 pm

Tuesday morning car news roundup, August 8, 2017

August 8, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

Monday morning car news roundup, August 07, 2017

August 7, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

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Tesla seeks to raise $1.5 billion to fund Model 3 production – Reuters: () – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) said on Monday it intends to raise about $1.5 billion (1.14 billion pounds) in a bond offering as the U.S. automaker seeks to fund the production of its newest electric sedan, the Model 3. Tesla said last week it received …
Government strengthens fight against car hackers with new laws – Autocar: Legislation requires developers to build in cyber security systems to prevent attackers taking control of autonomous cars
Germany should consider electric cars quotas, deputy economy minister says – Reuters: Germany should consider introducing binding quotas for electric cars for an automobile sector seeking to recover from a diesel …

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on August 7, 2017 11:17 am

Friday morning car news roundup, August 4, 2017

August 4, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

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As Silicon Valley talent war erupts, Toyota seeks techies at home – Automotive News: Salaries have soared in Silicon Valley for automotive technology experts thanks to the emergence of Uber and Tesla as serious rivals. That’s why Toyota and other Japanese automakers are looking for engineers at home.
Toyota and Mazda form alliance to share EV technology – Autocar: Toyota showed the Concept-I, an electric autonomous city car packed with technology, earlier this year. The brand will work with Mazda to develop electric cars, connected technology and advanced safety tech Tie-up will involve Japanese firms partnering on new technology and a £1.22 billion factory in the US
Germany’s Answer to Tesla’s Gigafactory Is on Its Way – Fortune: A German consortium is preparing to set up major lithium-ion battery cell production facilities at two locations. Led by a company called TerraE Holding GmbH, the group aims to target customers in the transport and industrial sectors who want to …

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on August 4, 2017 10:54 am

Thursday morning car news roundup, August 03, 2017

August 3, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

Wednesday morning car news roundup, August 02, 2017

August 2, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

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AutoNation Q2 net income down 22% – Automotive News: AutoNation’s second-quarter net income dropped 22 percent to $87.7 million, while revenue dipped 3 percent to $5.28 billion.
AutoNation Opens Used-Car Center as Margins Slip – WSJ: The nation’s largest dealership group opened its first “AutoNation USA” used-car center this week, a store playing central role a series of moves to lower reliance on auto makers that dictate strict terms to their retailers.
Elon Musk warns of ‘manufacturing hell’ to come-Tesla workers say factory safety is already worse … – CNBC: “One of the most serious issues concerns our health and safety,” says a letter a group of factory workers from Tesla’s main Fremont, Calif., facility…
China’s LeEco says in talks with China Construction Bank to resolve loan repayment – Reuters: Chinese tech conglomerate LeEco is in the midst of paying back an overdue loan and discussing repayments of a larger, upcoming due loan with China Construction Bank, the company said in a statement responding to media reports on Wednesday.

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on August 2, 2017 1:11 pm

Tuesday morning car news roundup, August 01, 2017

August 1, 2017 By Bertel Schmitt

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Germany to Agree Plan to Cut Diesel Emissions-Sources – New York Times: The German government will not force the auto industry to make costly engine retrofits to cut emissions but will…
GM slashed July rental car sales, boosted commercial fleet – Reuters: General Motors Co said on Tuesday it slashed July sales to rental car fleets in the United States by 80 percent compared to a year ago to just over 2,700 vehicles, while increasing sales to commercial fleets.
EU anti-fraud office send Volkswagen probe findings to German prosecutors – Reuters: The European anti-fraud office investigating whether Volkswagen used EU funds and European Investment Bank (EIB) loans to develop devices that cheated emission tests has sent its judicial recommendations to German prosecutors.
Maruti Suzuki sales jump in July as India GST lowers prices – Nikkei: Maruti Suzuki India reported a better-than-expected jump in domestic sales in July as the nation’s largest carmaker dispatched…

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on August 1, 2017 1:22 pm

Archives for August 2017

Wednesday morning car news roundup, August 9, 2017

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Tuesday morning car news roundup, August 8, 2017

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