- Elon Musk announces $78000 high-performance version of Tesla Model 3 – Guardian: The new versions follow a similar development plan to that used by Tesla for the Model S. The first is an all-wheel drive version of the Model 3, adding a second motor to drive the rear wheels. Announcing the additions to the lineup, Musk said that for …
- Threat of Cobalt Supply Shock Is Top Risk for Electric Vehicles – Bloomberg: Electric vehicles are forecast to achieve cost parity with gasoline engine models in the mid-2020s and by 2040 will account for a third of the global fleet …
- Aston Martin Vulcans to race against GT1 DBR9s in Le Mans support event – Autocar: The track-only Vulcan hypercar will make its race debut for a Le Mans support race Track-only hypercar to compete with former Le Mans GT1 winner and 2016 GTE winner A pair of 820bhp Aston Martin Vulcans will go head-to-head with LMGT1 DBR9s and…
- Hyundai Car-Parts Affiliate Calls Off Deal Opposed by US Hedge Fund – WSJ: SEOUL-South Korean auto-parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. 012330 1.05% abruptly called off its planned restructuring, handing an early victory to ..
- Porsche diesel recall: 53,000 Macans and 6750 Cayennes affected – Autocar: The discontinued Macan S Diesel runs with an Audi-sourced V6 Stuttgart brand”s Audi-engined models have been found to feature an emissions defeat device Porsche has been asked by German automotive regulator KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) to recall 53,000…
- Mercedes EQA: electric hatch to be built at upgraded Smart factory in France – Autocar: Mercedes showed a concept version of the car that will compete with the BMW i3 and Volkswagen ID hatchback Mercedes-Benz will construct its EQA electric hatchback at its Hambach plant in France where the electric Smart is currently made, following…
- RPT-UPDATE 1-ISS sides against two Tesla directors, backs split of Musk’s roles – Reuters: Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended on Friday that investors vote against Tesla Inc directors Antonio Gracias and James Murdoch, increasing pressure on the car maker over their roles on its board.
- Porsche Mission E: 592bhp output confirmed by Mark Webber in video – Autocar: Mark Webber has been driving Porsche’s new Mission E Porsche’s all-electric rival to the Tesla Model S is scheduled to go on sale in 2019 and will spawn multiple variants Porsche has released the first official drive footage of its upcoming Mission E…
- Foreign funds force Hyundai to ‘re-evaluate’ $8.8bn restructuring – FT: Hyundai Motor on Monday shelved a controversial restructuring as it backed away from a looming confrontation with a handful of foreign investors, …
- Yes, EVs are green and global warming is raising sea levels – Guardian: The cleanliness of an electric car depends on the source of its electricity, … In short, yes, electric cars are green and global warming is causing sea …
- Hyundai Mobis drops spin-off plan in the face of opposition – Reuters: South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd (012330.KS) on Monday said it has dropped a restructuring proposal due to uncertainty …
- Hyundai cancels corporate overhaul plan – Yonhap: Hyundai Motor Group on Monday canceled the corporate restructuring plan the company announced in March, following …
- Hyundai Shelves $8.8 Billion Deal After Elliott Pressure – Bloomberg: Hyundai Motor Group shelved a controversial $8.8 billion deal between two units after activist hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. balked at the …
- Jaguar XK’s exalted place in Jaguar history – Autocar: Since the launch of the XK120 in 1948, the Jaguar XK has had a prominent place in automotive history The XK badge is significant for Jaguar and is considered to mark the start of its sports car story with the arrival in 1948 of the XK120 two-seat…
- Reborn Jaguar XK to lead new Jag sports car family – Autocar: Elegant 2+2 XK flagship looks set to join a new F-Type in Jaguar”s sports car line-up Plans to relaunch the Jaguar XK are gathering momentum, with the firm”s head of product strategy confirming that it is working on a proposal for a whole family of…
- Small cars? Ford just isn’t interested – Automotive News: The commentaries by Michael Martinez and Richard Truett made several good points about why Ford is discontinuing its car lines (April 30).
- Why aren’t automakers connecting better with green-minded consumers? – Automotive News: Other than the cacophony about Tesla and other electric cars – fascinating, perhaps, but irrelevant as far as her needs were concerned – little in the …
- Magna spending big on new technology – Automotive News: Included in that is Magna Steyr, the Canadian company’s complete vehicle … The supplier is also developing a next-generation electric vehicle …
- Downsized engines a test for GM pickups – Automotive News: The new four-cylinder engine option for General Motors’ 2019 … The 2.7-litre inline-four turbo engine is a major milestone for GM. It is the …
- Ford’s Hackett faces tough test in trying to drive change – FT:
- Car subscriptions offer an alternative – Detroitnews: With the exception of Volvo, the cars are not brand new, but mostly are from the current or just-prior model year
- Batteries are the next frontier of industrial competition – FT: The race to develop battery technology is not simply a question of finding ways to make electric vehicles … EV batteries are built in vast gigafactories.
- ‘Alexa, start my car’: Latest app for auto revolution – Detroitnews: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Dude, that’s so 15 minutes ago. Amazon’s Alexa assistant is the latest must-have vehicle app as carmakers rush to …
- Japanese Automakers, Transmission Manufacturers Come Together to Create TRAMI Research Team – Japanautomotivedaily: Nine Japanese automakers and two Japanese transmission manufacturers recently established the Transmission Research Association for Mobility Innovation (TRAMI), holding an []
- NTT Docomo Transmits 5G Data With Car Traveling 300 Km/h – Japanautomotivedaily: NTT Docomo Inc. (TYO:9437) recently announced its first successful test of a communications innovation with implications for the automotive industry. []
- Axe the middle managers at your peril – FT: Elon Musk called it a “reorg” but otherwise the Tesla chief executive’s recent email promising a leadership shake-up was straight from the 1980s.
- Baidu Star’s Shock Exit Casts Entire AI-First Ambition in Doubt – Bloomberg: … delivery unit Waimai and the Netflix-like iQiyi Inc., greatly expanded its Apollo self-driving car platform and even ushered in crowd-pleasing gadgets …
- Behind Ford’s New Approach to Advertising – WSJ: Jim Farley joined Ford Motor Co. when print ads and 30-second television spots were the way to sell an automobile. A decade later, the world’s digital …
- The best selling EV in the world isn’t a Tesla – Autocar: The Toyota Prius Prime nabbed top honours for the plug-in hybrid sector, moving 12,100 units. As for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), the Toyota C-HR (52,301) led the Prius (46,652) for a Toyota one-two, with the Suzuki Spacia (42,680) taking third and …