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- US to reportedly unveil new self-driving car guidelines – CNBC: Trump’s administration is set to unveil revised self-driving vehicle guidelines next week in Michigan, sources said.
- New Nissan Leaf has one-pedal driving mode for both accelerating and braking – Guardian: Most electric and hybrid vehicles have the option to use regenerative braking when not actively accelerating or maintaining speed, which means they decelerate more rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released than petrol or diesel-only cars, turning …
- Aston Martin Vanquish to become hardcore V12 supercar in 2018 – Autocar: Hot on the heels of the upcoming V8 Vantage, the Vanquish will feature as part of Aston’s model blitz as a harder, faster V12 model
- Nissan takes EV battle to Tesla with longer-range Leaf – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co Ltd launched a revamped Leaf electric vehicle (EV) on Wednesday, going head-to-head with Tesla Inc’s Model 3 and hoping to blunt criticism of limited driving ranges undermining EVs’ mass-market appeal.
- Scotland aims to phase out new petrol, diesel cars by 2032 – Reuters: FILE PHOTO: A man looks at petrol cans on the tailgate of his vehicle at a filling station in Edinburgh, Scotland March 29, 2012. REUTERS/David Moir.
- Bentley’s new manufacturing boss is VW veteran – Automotive News: Straughan joined the automaker in 2011 from Jaguar Land Rover where he was operations director at JLR’s factory in Halewood, northwest England.
- PSA partners with AI startup for self-driving pilot – Automotive News: PSA Group and self-driving startup AImotive are partnering to develop technology capable of level 4 autonomy, which requires no human intervention…
- Williams reveals electric vehicle skateboard chassis – Autocar: Composite chassis can underpin a wide range of bodystyles New chassis offers exceptional functionality and scalability for makers of electric cars
- Nissan throws down gauntlet to Tesla on range of electric cars – FT: General Motors has been turning up the heat on Tesla in the race to produce mass market electric cars in the US, where its Chevrolet Bolt electric..
- This $209000 Convertible Is Your Next Step After a Porsche 911 – Bloomberg: One thing that will get attention is the latest car from McLaren, the 570S … The Super Series includes cars like that 710-horsepower 720, which is…
- Self-driving trucks may be coming to a highway near you – CBS News: Elon Musk’s company is engaged in a high-stakes battle with Alphabet (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL), among others, over self-driving technology.
- Nissan’s new Leaf electric vehicle will cost you less than the Tesla Model 3 – CNBC: Japanese automaker Nissan on Wednesday unveiled its 2018 Leaf, a fully electric car boasting autonomous features and an improved driving range.
- US to unveil revised self-driving car guidelines: sources – Reuters: A prototype of Google’s own self-driving vehicle is seen during a media preview of Google’s current autonomous vehicles in Mountain …
- Audi seeks type approval exemption for A8 Level 3 self-driving system – Automotive News: Audi’s new A8 will feature Level 3 autonomy that could allow drivers caught in a traffic jam to read and respond to emails, watch a video or simply relax…
- Nissan Introduces Its New Leaf – WSJ: Nissan introduced its new Leaf electric car, with improved range and autonomous driving technology in a bid to jump-start slowing sales.
- This Tesla Model 3 Photo Reveals Impressive Long Range Efficiency – Yahoo: Tesla’s latest car is set to beat out its rivals in terms of efficiency. A user has shared an image of the sticker placed on the Tesla Model 3 Long Range edition, the $44,000 electric vehicle that entered production in July. Elon Musk’s company aims to …
- Detroit Electric plans sports car, SUV and saloon by 2021 – Autocar: The brand plans to sell an entire family of electric vehicles, with Tesla-worrying volumes and Porsche-worrying price tags
- Nissan aims for pole position in electric cars with new Leaf – Nikkei: Nissan’s Leaf electric vehicle is displayed at a premiere event in Chiba … automaker unveiled the second generation of its Leaf EV on Wednesday.
- Honda finds out how much can fit in a Fit – Automotive News: Honda landed in the No. 3 spot on this week’s viral video list with a splash of visual wizardry, wherein actors run around a seemingly normal front yard…
- Nissan targets new Leaf global sales of more than 90,000 a year – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co Ltd is targeting annual global sales of more than 90,000 units for its new Leaf electric vehicle, the company said on Wednesday.
- MARKET BUZZ: Great Wall Motor Slips After Aug Sales Data; Daiwa Keeps Sell Rating – Nikkei: … in the domestic SUV segment and experience margin erosion due mainly to intensified competition from stronger peers Geely and GAC Motor.
- U.S. to unveil revised self-driving car guidelines – sources – Reuters: President Donald Trump’s administration is set to unveil revised self-driving vehicle guidelines next week in Michigan, responding to automakers’ calls for elimination of legal barriers to putting autonomous vehicles on the road, sources briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.
- Crash tests suggest potential safety issues for small trucks – CNBC: Small pickup trucks may be falling short on safety, according to the results of crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Half of the trucks…
- BRIEF-Nissan CEO says new Leaf will become a major part of its portfolio – Reuters: * Nissan CEO Saikawa says new Leaf will become a major part of Nissan’s portfolio, no longer a niche model
- Nissan Leaf 2.0: Still EV price leader – Detroitnews: Since its introduction in 2010, the battery-powered, 107-mile-range, $30,000 Nissan Leaf has been the best-selling electric vehicle in the United…
- Nissan Revamped Leaf is Like a More Affordable Tesla 3 – Fortune: Nissan Motor Co Ltd (nissan) will launch a revamped version of its Leaf electric vehicle (EV) on Wednesday, going head-to-head with Tesla Inc.’s (tsla,…
- New Nissan Leaf pitched as high-tech showcase with 150-mile range – Automotive News: Nissan’s Leaf may be the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. … EV also loads up automated driving features and connected-car functions.
- Nissan Aims to Double Sales of the Leaf With New Features – Bloomberg: Nissan Motor Co., the maker of the Leaf electric vehicle, is aiming to more than double annual deliveries after the revamped model hits showrooms starting next month. Features like autonomous-parking capability and increased driving range should help…
- Nissan Rolls the Design Dice with 2018 Leaf – Detroit Bureau: Ltd., and chairman, Nissan North America Inc., said Nissan’s objective is to remain the global leader in electric vehicle sales as he unveiled the…
- New Nissan Leaf tipped to get Nismo performance pack – Autocar: Nissan planning “racier” version of EV in a bid to attract younger audience
- Nissan Releases New Leaf EV: Lacks Battery Brawn, Brings Bigger Brain – Forbes: Today is a happy day for hardcore Tesla fans: Nissan rolled-out its long-awaited successor to its Leaf electric car, and it trails Tesla’s Model 3 in many key metrics. Numbers-wise, the new Leaf is also trumped by Chevrolet’s Bolt. The most critical …
- Rental-Car Rates Spike for the Few Vehicles Available in Houston – Bloomberg: The company has even offered rates of $4.99 a day to anyone who will rent a car in a major market and take it one-way to Houston, she said. Hertz’s…
- Alfa Romeo has finally arrived in America – Detroitnews: “It didn’t matter what the state of the final car ended up being I was going to … luxury cars in America dropped by 16 percent, according to …
- Lamborghini’s Chief Engineer Maurizio Reggiani And His 730 HP Aventador S – Forbes: During Monterey Car Week we met with Lamborghini’s chief engineer, Maurizio Reggiani, at Quail Lodge before experiencing his new Aventador S on…
- CANADA REPORT: GM, VW, Japanese brands post strong August sales; FCA, Ford down – Automotive News: General Motors Canada, Volkswagen and a trio Japanese automakers posted sales gains in August while Ford and FCA faltered during the month.
- Toyota to go green in moving cars by sea – Nikkei: Toyota Motor plans to use environmentally friendly ships fueled by liquefied natural gas to transport automobiles across the globe,…
- Backed By Twitter And Skype Co-Founders, Flying Cars Take Another Step Closer To Reality – Forbes: Five Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates founded Terrafugia in 2006 with the aim of developing and selling a flying car that doesn’t…
- Kia Sorento SUV upgrades unveiled before Frankfurt reveal – Autocar: Brand’s flagship SUV has been improved with new infotainment and a refreshed look
- Lilium, a flying car start-up, raises $90 million – CNBC: Lilium Aviation, a German company that held a successful test flight of the Eagle, its two-seat electric jet at their Munich base this year, announced on…
- Classic car prices skid but diamonds and wine shine: Coutts – Reuters: The super-rich have seen their jewelry, fine wine and musical instrument collections jump in value again but the Old Master …
- Frankfurt Auto Show Crowds Are Set To Ask, ‘Where Are The Road-Ready Electric Cars?’ – Forbes: That would seem to be the verdict of Tesla, Fiat (and its Jeep, Maserati and Alfa Romeo subsidiaries), Infiniti, Mitsubishi and Nissan, Peugeot and its…
- GM gets e-shifter right with 2018 GMC Terrain – Automotive News: The 2018 GMC Terrain may elevate General Motors into a … For the redesigned Terrain, GM engineers and designers conducted…