- Mercedes-Benz to make Tesla-rivalling electric compact car – Reuters: Daimler will invest 500 million euros ($589 million) in Hambach, France, to start producing a small compact electric …
- Porsche Slapped With Diesel Recall by German Regulator – Bloomberg: Porsche, a unit of Volkswagen AG, wasn’t immediately available for comment. … Porsche, which uses diesel engines supplied by Audi, had informed …
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG A45 to produce more bhp/litre than McLaren’s Senna – Autocar: Mercedes’ forthcoming second-generation A45 is due with 200bhp per litre from its four-pot The next-generation Mercedes-AMG A45 looks set to have the highest specific output for a production engine in the world, eclipsing even the McLaren Senna and…
- Marchionne said to plan sweeping FCA production shift in Italy – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne is preparing to unveil a sweeping transformation of production in Italy that will see the company …
- First Drive: 2019 Chevy Silverado adds turbo-4 engine, new fuel-saving tech – Freep: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup adds turbo four-cylinder engine, radical new fuel-economy technology
- Outside experts to decide whether to OK Hyundai’s overhaul program – Yonhap: By Kim Kwang-tae. SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s national pension fund has decided to ask its outside experts to exercise voting rights …
- US-China trade talks may hold the key to whether stocks finish the week higher – CNBC: Uber’s chief product officer is leaving the ride-hailing giant, the latest in over a dozen senior executive departures since last year when Dara …
- Vietnam launches in-depth probe into Grab-Uber deal in SE Asia – Reuters: * Investigation to take 180 days, could be extended by 120 days
- Nuclear Conundrums and Oil Headaches Dominate World Agenda-Energy Journal – WSJ: WHAT DO TESLA, APPLE AND SOFTBANK HAVE IN COMMON? … Tesla Inc. is the latest company to strike a deal with a Chinese metal supplier, …
- The Big Battery Boom Hits Another Roadblock: Fire-Fearing Cities – Bloomberg: … such as smartphones to the electric cars proliferating around the world. … And the agency charged with setting vehicle safety standards, the National …
- German authorities call for Porsche to recall 60,000 diesel Macans and Cayennes – Autocar: The discontinued Macan S Diesel runs with an Audi-sourced V6 Stuttgart brand”s Audi-engined models are claimed to feature an emissions defeat device Porsche has been asked by German automotive regulator KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) to recall 60,000…
- Vietnam trade ministry says formally launched investigation into Uber-Grab merger – Reuters: Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday officially launched an investigation into the takeover of Uber Technologies’ Southeast Asia business by rival Grab, the ministry said.
- Electric vehicle rush fuels optimism at LME Asia Week – Reuters: Rising demand for battery materials cobalt and lithium infused some optimism into an otherwise cautious London Metal …
- Porsche to recall 60,000 SUVs for emissions problems: German regulator – Reuters: Volkswagen’s sports-car brand Porsche has been asked by Germany’s KBA automotive regulator to recall around 60,000 diesel-engined Macan and Cayenne sport-utility vehicles, a KBA spokesman said.
- BMW X5 confirmed for arrival later this year with 7 Series architecture – Autocar: BMW’s next-generation X5 and X5 M models are being tested in public Next BMW X5 will share underpinnings with the current 7 Series and have plug-in hybrid and performance variants. It’s confirmed for launch in the second half of the year BMW’s…
- Kia Proceed spotted with new swept-back design ahead of October reveal – Autocar: Third variant of Kia”s new Ceed range will be headed by GT variant Kia will introduce its sportiest-looking Ceed variant to the range in October when the new Proceed is revealed at the Paris motor show. Caught on camera testing in Germany and due on…
- Tata Steel works council might take until August to assess steel JV – Reuters: Tata Steel’s Dutch works council could take until August to complete its assessment of a planned joint venture with Thyssenkrupp, its president said, questioning the German group’s timeline for a signing of the deal by end-June.
- From panic to triumph: Behind the scenes of Ford’s epic F-150 restart – Freep: Rebuilding a supply chain across the world was like “hitting a grand slam in the World Series.”
- Hamburg begins older diesel car ban following court ruling – Autocar: Hamburg has begun putting up diesel ban signage after ruling from Germany’s highest court declares that older, more polluting cars can be banned from city centres Hamburg authorities have erected signage for its ban on diesel vehicles in certain areas…
- Elon Musk says a ride on the Boring Company’s tunnels beneath Los Angeles will cost $1 – CNBC: Musk said the Boring Company’s “Loop” tunnel system in Los Angeles is designed to be like a highway.
- Japan auto association hopes free trade, low tariffs maintained as NAFTA renegotiated – Reuters: Nagatsuka made the comments during a roundtable event alongside incoming association chairman Akio Toyoda, who also serves as president of …
- 2020 BMW X8 Range Rover rival edges closer to production – Autocar: The X8 will major on rear-seat comfort despite its sloping roof The BMW X8 could share its architecture with the X7, which was previewed by the Concept X7 iPerformance. New trademarks have been filed in the Far East The BMW X8 SUV is likely to be the…
- Upcoming BMW X8 to rival Range Rover in 2020 – Autocar: The X8 will major on rear-seat comfort despite its sloping roof The BMW X8 could share its architecture with the X7, which was previewed by the Concept X7 iPerformance. New trademarks have been filed in the Far East The BMW X8 SUV is likely to be the…
- Fiat CEO Is Said to Plan Sweeping Production Shift in Italy – Bloomberg: The changes in Italian production would see Fiat Chrysler stop output later this year of its longstanding Punto model in the southern factory of Melfi, the …
- Did Soros really give Tesla a vote of confidence? – FT: This week we learned that George Soros, the famed speculator and conservative boogeyman/ protest patron, has purchased $35m of Tesla’s convertible bonds maturing in March 2019. Fox Business called this a ” $35m vote of confidence” for Elon Musk’s …
- The US Army Is Turning to Robot Soldiers – Bloomberg: Last year, 116 founders of robotics and artificial intelligence, including Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, sent a letter to the …
- Elon Musk brings high-tech charm offensive to Los Angeles tunnel plan – Reuters: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk promised a cheering crowd on Thursday that his controversial dream of burrowing a …
- Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch – Autocar: Fitzgerald said Essentia GT is likely to arrive by 2022 Hyundai”s luxury brand will hit Britain in 2020 with saloons and SUVs The UK will be the main target of Genesis when the marque is launched in Europe in 2020, according to brand boss Manfred…
- Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP? – Autocar: Cars must adhere to WLTP requirements by 1 September 2018 The race is on to comply with tougher new emissions standards rolling out this year Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions…
- Matt Prior: The true impact of diesel’s demise – Autocar: What kind of engine is going in there, mate? A diesel? The downturn of diesel is hitting some particularly hard. We discuss As a ninth Volkswagen employee has been charged in the US over VW”s use of a diesel cheat device for emissions tests, new VW…
- Elon Musk seeks approval for LA transit tunnel – FT: Sitting alongside Steve Davis, the former SpaceX engineer who leads day-to-day operations at the Boring Company, and a plastic, pineapple-shaped …
- $150K Prius faster than any Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche – Yahoo: To put that in perspective, the fastest Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche 1/4 mile times are 9.8, 10.2, and 9.8 seconds, respectively. And while the car …
- Porsche prepping twin-turbo V8 hybrid for Cayenne – Autocar:
- Uber chief product officer to leave in latest executive departure – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden is leaving the ride-hailing company, an Uber spokesman told Reuters on Thursday, the latest of more than a dozen senior executives to depart since last year.
- Volvo CEO predicts big gains for plug-in hybrids, subscriptions – Automotive News: Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson expects the Swedish brand to capitalize on what he calls the strongest product lineup in the company’s history.
- Edgy Arteon will drive new buyers to VW – Yahoo: Bentley, for instance. Not to mention Lamborghini. And Bugatti. And Porsche. And, of course, Audi. All owned by the global giant that is the VW Group.
- Hackett’s Ford still trying to gain traction – Detroitnews: But Ford Motor Co.’s newest CEO, whose track record includes leading Grand Rapids-based furniture company Steelcase Inc. and a stint as interim …
- IHS Markit and Reinventing the Wheel – Part 1: Changes to Mobility – Japanautomotivedaily: The automotive industry has entered a historic turning point as electric powertrains and the real-world use of autonomous driving look []
- Kyocera Sets up Unified System for Development of Auto Parts – Japanautomotivedaily: Kyocera Corp. (TYO:6971) is making moves to strengthen the R&D system of its automotive-related business. Previously, the company has split []
- Mitsubishi Motors to Adopt Connectivity Services of Renault-Nissan Alliance – Japanautomotivedaily: Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (TYO:7211) is planning to take the connectivity services set for use by the Renault-Nissan Alliance and incorporate []
- Exclusive: Toyota plans to roll into China’s EV market in GAC Motor vehicle – Reuters: T) is taking an unprecedented route to meet China’s stringent green car quotas: its showrooms will sell an electric vehicle without the Japanese …
- Consumers Energy pitches $7.5M electric vehicle charging plan – Freep: The utility wants to bring hundreds of electric vehicle chargers to Michigan. The plan marks the second such attempt by the utility.
- The Road Ahead for Nissan and Renault Talks – Bloomberg: As Japan’s Nissan and Renault of France discuss ways — including a possible merger — to strengthen their ties, Nissan is resisting a combination …
- MOVES-Uber Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden leaving company – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden is leaving the ride-hailing company, an Uber spokesman told Reuters on Thursday.
