- Ford-Backed Driverless-Car Startup Argo AI Lures Talent From Uber, Apple – WSJ: Ford’s unusual $1 billion bet on the tiny Argo AI was aimed at recruiting top talent for its driverless-car program with a potentially lucrative perk it couldn”t otherwise provide: an equity stake in a fast-growing startup.
- Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales – Bloomberg: Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Bloomberg
- Tesla shares rise after analyst raises Model 3 delivery estimate by 50% – CNBC: KeyBanc Capital Markets significantly raises its second-quarter Model 3 delivery estimate for Tesla.
- Shareholder pushes for changes at flavor maker Senomyx -letter – Reuters: A shareholder is calling on flavoring company Senomyx Inc that works with PepsiCo Inc to drop its current chairman, to sell itself and add a new board seat, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.
- 769bhp Apollo Intensa Emozione hypercar to be inspired by GT1 Le Mans – Autocar: V12-engined brute can hit 62mph in 2.7sec and a 208mph top speed; it’s being co-developed by HWA, which works with Mercedes-AMG in motorsport Apollo, the company born from the ashes of Gumpert, has confirmed that it is working with motorsport…
- Byton K-Byte electric saloon concept revealed – Autocar: “Modern interpretation” of large saloon turns autonomous driving sensors into design features Chinese brand Byton has revealed its second concept car: an electric saloon capable of level four autonomous driving that will go on sale in the UK within…
- VW’s Skoda Auto May deliveries rise 13 pct – Reuters: Global deliveries by Volkswagen’s Czech carmaker Skoda Auto rose 13.4 percent year-on-year in May, posting the …
- Calling cars ‘autonomous’ is dangerous, say industry experts – Autocar: Drivers could be too trusting of assist technology such as lane-keep assist ABI and Thatcham want car makers to stop labelling assistance technology as autonomous Car manufacturers that describe driver assistance technology as ‘autonomous” are…
- BMW Trails Mercedes, Audi in China With Sales Drop in May – Bloomberg: BMW sales in China, the carmaker’s biggest national market, dropped for the first time in over two years in May after buyers delayed purchases, …
- Chinese truckers demonstrate over high fuel costs, truck-hailing app Manbang – Reuters: Chinese truck drivers are demonstrating against higher fuel costs and the dominance of local truck hire platform Manbang which they said is squeezing incomes, a potential headache for the firm backed by SoftBank Group Corp and Alphabet Inc.
- Daimler to recall 774,000 Mercedes models due to emission ‘defeat devices’ – Autocar: The recall is understood to include the newest, EU6 diesel engines; the number of UK cars affected is unknown The German Transport Ministry has ordered Mercedes-Benz to recall up to 774,000 cars across Europe after tests found they run unauthorised…
- Despite Concerns, Safety Probes, Musk Promise Full Self-Driving Autopilot to Debut in August – Detroit Bureau: According to a new tweet from Tesla CEO Musk, products like the new Model 3 …. “SpaceX option package for new Tesla Roadster will include ~10 small … of his tunnel-making The Boring Company, he is just unpredictable enough …
- BMW says May sales of BMW, Mini vehicles dip due to China tariffs – Reuters: BMW said vehicle sales fell 2.1 percent in May, weighed down by China tariffs, the launch of a new model, and a 13.6 percent drop in German deliveries as cities like Hamburg started banning older diesel vehicles from key streets.
- Why the new BMW Z4 matters – Autocar: New Z4 underlines BMW’s values With the reveal of the new BMW Z4 on the horizon, we discuss why the model really matters BMW will continue to build sports cars such as the upcoming Z4 alongside a growing line-up of SUVs in order to underline its…
- Tesla Model S Shooting Brake to be coachbuilt by Dutch designer – Autocar: New-look Model S has a stretched roofline and extra chrome trim Big things are expected from 33-year-old car designer Niels van Roij, not least a Tesla Model S Shooting Brake. A rebodied Rolls Wraith could be next, he tells us Coachbuilding is as old…
- Boliden Bets on Battery Boost as Electrification Gains Traction – Bloomberg: The global race to develop rechargeable batteries has intensified as more and more vehicle makers move to produce electric cars. That has led to a …
- Porsche 911 Speedster concept – Automotive News: The Porsche 911 Speedster concept was created to celebrate the original 356’s 70th birthday — the first 356 Roadster was licensed and approved for …
- Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee get worst ratings in crash test – Freep: But Kia Sorento gets Top Safety Pick from IIHS in passenger-side crash test.
- Popular Ford and Jeep SUVs rated as poor in latest crash tests – CNBC: According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2018 Ford Explorer struggle to prevent some injuries …
- Daimler Trucks lowers expectations on self-driving tech – FT: The world’s biggest truckmaker says Silicon Valley should hit the brakes on expectations for self-driving lorries. Martin Daum, chief executive of …
- Sojitz to Assemble Cars for Hyundai in Pakistan – Japanautomotivedaily: Sojitz Corp. (TYO:2768) has announced that it is set to begin assembling vehicles for Hyundai Motor Co. in Pakistan. These []
- Worker testifies that Tesla stopped him from organizing union – Reuters: A Tesla Inc employee organizing a union was asked by a supervisor and company security guards to leave the factory after handing out pro-union flyers, the worker testified at a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing on Monday over whether Tesla…