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- Volkswagen CEO denies price fixing by German carmakers – Reuters: German carmakers being investigated over possible collusion did not engage in price fixing or an illegal cartel, Volkswagen’s chief executive Matthias Mueller said on Wednesday.
- Kenya Election Set to Proceed After Court Fails to Hear Case – Bloomberg: Among those absent was Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, whose vehicle was attacked by assailants on Tuesday and her driver was injured,…
- Toyota promises auto battery ‘game-changer’ – Nikkei: Visitors walk through the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in nearby Chiba … while making its Mitsubishi Motors unit, which the Nissan-Renault alliance took…
- Honda unveils sporty electric coupe – Automotive News: The car fleshes out a budding electric vehicle line from the Japanese carmaker and rides on the same platform as the Urban EV hatchback concept…
- Lexus cancels sponsorship deals with Weinstein TV and film projects – CNBC: Car brand Lexus has canceled its partnership with The Weinstein Company (TWC) after multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault against…
- Renault Q3 revenue boosted by new Koleos and EV sales – Automotive News: Renault posted a 16 percent increase in third-quarter revenue and raised its forecast for growth in global autos market. Revenue rose to…
- Toyota: Committed to hydrogen cars despite potential ‘game changer’ EV battery – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp said its solid-state battery technology under development could be a “game changer” for electric vehicles, but that does not mean it is moving away from hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles.
- Driving the New Rolls-Royce Phantom Is an Exercise in Serious Luxury – Bloomberg: It’s also the largest vehicle Rolls-Royce makes, with a 6.75-liter, 563-brake-horsepower, V12 engine powerful enough to run a tank. The Phantom can…
- GM Couldn’t Do It, Now Peugeot Tries to Fix Opel – WSJ: Mr. Tavares, who on Wednesday unveiled another quarter of solid growth at PSA Group , PUGOY 1.36% maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, is turning…
- Tesla begins making good on Elon Musk’s promise to help Puerto Rico rebuild its energy grid – CNBC: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last month that the company could help Puerto Rico’s power needs after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.
- Peugeot lifts sales on Opel deal, China worsens – Reuters: PSA Group’s (PEUP.PA) quarterly revenue rose by almost a third, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars said on Wednesday, as it …
- Toyota seeks clarity over Brexit ‘fog’ amid fears over Derbyshire plant – Guardian: Toyota has warned the government to “lift the fog” surrounding Brexit negotiations and secure a deal that would safeguard the competitiveness of its…
- Saudi PIF says open to more big ticket investments like Uber – Reuters: The head of Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday that the vehicle was open to investing in more big ticket investments like U.S. ride services company Uber.
- Japan Stock Boom Seen Driven by Profits That Still Hinge on Yen – Bloomberg: “Better earnings are the biggest factor for the strong stock market recently,” said Masahiro Suzuki, an analyst at Daiwa Securities Group Inc. “After the…
- Honda could launch successor to S2000 sports car – Autocar: This is how imagined a new Honda S2000 could look in 2015 Company boss says that, while there are no current plans, it could reintroduce model in time if there is demand
- Evo name returns on Mitsubishi e-Evolution SUV concept – Autocar:
- Trump’s policies “a risk” for German car makers, Daimler CEO says – Reuters: Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Mercedes car maker Daimler AG speaks during the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 12, 2017.
- Mazda looks to have made one of the biggest breakthroughs in gasoline engine technology in years – CNBC: Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp has zoomed past its larger rivals to develop the holy grail of efficient gasoline engines.
- Nissan says orders for new Leaf EV beating expectations – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co has received more than 9,000 orders for its new Leaf electric-vehicle (EV) model in Japan, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
- Mazda to bring back rotary engine as range-extending hybrid – Autocar: The last Mazda to feature a rotary engine was the RX-8, which went out of production in 2008 The Japanese firm believes quiet rotary tech makes it ideally suited for use in electrified powertrain
- Tesla starts work on first Puerto Rico energy project to help rebuild island – CNBC: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the International Astronautical Congress on September 29, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. Musk detailed the…
- With new technology, Mazda gives spark to gasoline engine – Reuters: In the high-stakes, high-cost battle among global automakers to develop ever more efficient vehicles, one of the biggest breakthroughs in internal combustion engine technology in years looks to be coming from one of the industry’s smaller players.
- Toyota Scales Back Mexico Production Plans – WSJ: Toyota Motor Corp. TM 0.90% is scaling back its Mexico production plans. On Wednesday in Tokyo, the company said it would halve its production…
- Can Tesla Make Up for Autopilot’s Lost Year? – Bloomberg: Tesla’s driver-assistance platform, Autopilot, was about to begin a transformation to fully autonomous driving. Every Tesla would come with eight cameras, radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a Nvidia Corp. supercomputer. Once testing and regulatory …
- PSA lifts revenue on Opel, although it loses more ground in China – Reuters: French carmaker PSA Group (PEUP. … in China, the world’s biggest auto market, where deliveries topped 700,000 cars in 2014.
- Niger Pepper Farmers Return to Crop as Militant Attacks Decline – Bloomberg: On the other side of the country in the southwest, at least a two-day car journey away, suspected Islamic State-affiliated fighters who are believed to be…
- Lloyds on Track to Meet Financial Targets, Impairments Rise – Bloomberg: The bank also has the biggest exposure to consumer car finance among Britain’s banks, though it represents only about 3 percent of its balance sheet.
- Scandal-prone Japan Inc. could learn from airlines on crash avoidance – Nikkei: The list includes repeat offenders such as Toshiba and Mitsubishi Motors. … Nissan Motor CEO Hiroto Saikawa discusses the automaker’s use of…
- Mad Scramble for Lithium Stretches From Congo to Cornwall – Bloomberg: The proposition: recasting a remote, century-old tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a supplier of lithium needed to power electric cars.
- Peugeot owner PSA sees revenue rise despite slower China growth – FT: Peugeot and Citroën owner PSA group saw revenues rise strongly as it reaped the gains of its Opel-Vauxhall acquisition but said that slowing growth…
- Toyota urges UK to lift ‘fog’ on Brexit negotiations – FT: Toyota has urged the UK government to lift the “fog” around Brexit negotiations, to safeguard the competitiveness of the Japanese carmaker’s factories…
- Czech car production rises 4.2 pct y/y in Jan-Sept – industry group – Reuters: Czech car production rose 4.2 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of the year, supported in part by solid …
- PSA revenue up 31 percent on Opel acquisition and sales gain – Reuters: French carmaker PSA Group (PEUP.PA) said quarterly revenue rose by almost a third, as the Peugeot maker added Opel-Vauxhall …
- Nissan to enter Formula E in 2018/19 season – Reuters: Nissan is to become the first Japanese car manufacturer competing in Formula E with an entry in the fifth season of the electric car racing …
- Toyota confirms it will scale back Mexico plant – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday said it will scale back investment in a planned plant in Mexico by 30 percent to $700 million and cut planned annual capacity in half to 100,000 vehicles as it shuffles its production plans to meet market demands.
- Honda to add compact EVs in Japan in 2020, cost hurdles remain: CEO – Reuters: Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday it would begin selling compact electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan in 2020 following a release in Europe in 2019, but its chief executive said it remained a tough business.
- Yamaha Cross Hub Concept revealed at Tokyo motor show – Autocar: This is the first car concept launched by Yamaha in recent years that has no clear link to McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray
- Honda Urban EV confirmed for 2020 sales launch – Autocar: Honda’s first EV for the European market is a retro-styled city car that’s shorter than the Honda Jazz supermini
- Tesla Director Jurvetson Investigated by His VC Firm for Misconduct – Bloomberg: Jurvetson sits on the board of both Tesla Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corp., and is a close friend of Musk. He was also an early backer of Hotmail, which Microsoft acquired during the dot-com boom. Technology website the Information …
- Driverless car developers tackle rough weather – Detroitnews: Developers of self-driving cars look beyond fair-weather testing
- Honda Sports EV shows intent for future electric performance car – Autocar: Brand’s recent rate of turnaround suggests hot EV could make market by 2020
- Comment: Honda’s performance mojo is back – Autocar: The new Sports EV concept is the latest in a line of successful performance models
- Subaru would consider investment in Toyota-Mazda EV firm if asked: CEO – Reuters: T) Chief Executive Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said on Wednesday his company would consider positively investing in a Toyota-Mazda electric vehicle …
- Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept doubles down on future EVs, crossovers – Automotive News: … It uses three electric motors: one at the front axle to move the front wheels,…
- Ford CEO Jim Hackett Shuffles Executive Ranks – WSJ: Ford Motor chief Jim Hackett is shaking up his senior leadership team five months into the job, as he works to forge a fresh path for the nation’s No. 2 auto maker.
- BRIEF-Toyota exec: Free access to EU market key for UK plant – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp Executive Vice President Didier Leroy:
- Opinion: why Subaru faces a powertrain dilemma with the WRX – Autocar: The Subaru Viziv Performance Concept The WRX’s popularity is firmly linked to its boxer engine, so how will it adapt to the rise of electrified powertrains?
- Subaru WRX STI S208 Special Edition is new range-topper – Autocar: New Tokyo motor show model gets 324bhp and sharper set-up; it won’t be coming to Britain
- Subaru BRZ STI Sport launched for Japan as most driver-focused variant – Autocar: A stiffer chassis and unique finish have been added to Subaru’s 2+2 coupe
- Subaru Viziv Performance concept details next-generation WRX – Autocar: Subaru’s WRX will look a lot like this when it goes on sale. Subaru’s Viziv concepts often enter production largely unmolested
- Toyota Confirms It Will Scale Back Investment in a New Mexican Plant – Fortune: In August, Toyota (TM, +0.86%) and Mazda mazda-motor said they would jointly build a $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plant, with Toyota saying it would…
- Nissan unveils crossover EV concept with more torque than GT-R – Automotive News: “This is not a dream concept car,” said Taisuke Nakamura, the vehicle’s … The concept tantalizes on two fronts where Nissan’s flagship Leaf electric…
- Suzuki e-Survivor revealed as small SUV of the future – Autocar: The Suzuki e-Survivor concept Small, outlandish concept SUV imagines the Jimny and Vitara of the future
- Lexus LS+ concept illustrates autonomous tech due in 2020 flagship – Autocar:
- Honda reveal updated Super Cub – Autocar:
- Nissan Unveils an Electric Car More Powerful Than Its GT-R – Bloomberg: Nissan is showcasing its latest vision in its push for electric cars, a month after unveiling a new version of its Leaf, the world’s best-selling EV to date,…
- Nissan IMx concept signals 2019 Leaf SUV – Autocar: Nissan confirms intent to launch EV crossover; autonomous IMx concept gives future design clues
- Toyota trims planned investment in new Mexico plant to $700 million – Automotive News: When Toyota and Mazda announced their partnership at a factory to be built in the U.S., Toyota said the Corolla will be built there and Mazda would…
- Toyota to Reduce Investment, Cut Targets for New Plant in Mexico – Bloomberg: Toyota Motor Corp. has halved its production target for a factory it’s building in Mexico and scaled back planned investment by 30 percent amid…
- Hard times? GM and Fiat Chrysler reveal solid 3Q profits – Freep: One of the goals of General Motors’ and Chrysler’s 2009 bankruptcies was to make them lean enough to stay profitable during the bad times as well as…
- Marchionne says FCA is no laggard in autonomous vehicle development – Freep: Sergio Marchionne says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is no laggard in the race to develop self-driving vehicles. FCA’s CEO pushed back Tuesday in a…
- Toyota to scale back investment in Mexico auto plant: – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) intends to scale back investment in its planned auto plant in Mexico by 30 percent while slashing output …
- Sony’s Big Bet on Sensors That Can See the World – Bloomberg: Self-driving cars will probably use both laser- and semiconductor-based TOF sensors, offering redundancy and greater accuracy, while drones will…
- Here are all the car makers that support wireless phone charging – Yahoo: If you have an iPhone 8 or an iPhone 8 Plus, and fancy charging your phone in your car, we have some good news. Apple has released a list of car…
- BMW M seeking approval for Project One rival – Autocar: BMW M division vice-president Dirk Hacker told UK that the company has the technological ability to create a car rivalling the monstrous…
- Sergio’s warning about self-driving cars: Don’t believe the fluff – CNBC: Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is throwing some cold water on optimism about autonomous drive technology. Investors have been pushing…
- Maserati Needs Second SUV Model to Reach Profit Target, CEO Says – Bloomberg: The smaller SUV will share underpinnings with fellow Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV brand Alfa Romeo, which just launched the Stelvio SUV, though…
- GM will test fully autonomous cars ‘in quarters not years,’ CEO Mary Barra says – CNBC: “GM and Cruise Automation recently deployed our latest generation self-driving electric test vehicle,” Barra said on a conference call. “We believe it…
- CEO of world’s largest oil company says it will be ‘decades’ before electric cars become real threat – CNBC: It will be decades before electric vehicles make up a significant percentage of the global car fleet, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said. Electric cars…
- Fiat Chrysler’s SUV Shift Lifts Profits, Confidence in Targets – Bloomberg: Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne eliminated several passenger cars including the Chrysler 200 so that the Italian-American automaker could…