- Kalashnikov aims to add EVs alongside AK47s – Automotive News: Kalashnikov, the maker of the AK-47 assault rifle, is the latest entry into the EV race with the CV-1, a retro-designed wagon. The model has a driving range of about 217 miles and is powered by an inverter developed by the company. http:
- Volkswagen and Seat seatbelt issue: fix due in November – Autocar: Credit: Tekniikan Maailma magazine Arona, Ibiza and Polo models are still being sold without fix, months after fault was identified – but VW Group says it is taking action The Volkswagen Group has said that safety remains a top priority, following…
- Land Rover Pet Packs revealed as official accessories – Autocar: Brand has created range of accessories to make life easier for pet-owning drivers Land Rover has revealed three accessory packs for owners of its cars who travel with their dogs regularly. Starting at £360.37 and topping out at £887.56 – a similar…
- McLaren 720S GT3 racer begins testing ahead of 2019 debut – Autocar: The McLaren 720S GT3 racer has begun an extensive testing programme Track version of 720S supercar costs £440,000 and features extensive engineering upgrades from road car The new McLaren 720S GT3 racing car has begun an extensive testing programme…
- Toyota Group will form self-driving tech venture to rival Bosch, report says – Automotive News: Four Toyota Group companies will form a joint venture to combine self-driving technologies to better compete with supplier giants such as …
- Meet Russia’s answer to Tesla, the Kalashnikov CV-1 – CNBC: The maker of the world”s most famous assault rifle has now unveiled an electric car.
- How the SEC May Pursue a Case Against Elon Musk and Tesla – New York Times: But when Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, tweeted those words on Aug. 7, he set off a firestorm. The Securities and Exchange Commission is …
- Toyota group firms to form JV for self-driving tech, report says – Automotive News: Four Toyota Motor Corp. group firms will form a joint venture to combine self-driving technologies to better compete with automotive component giants such as Bosch Group, the Nikkei business daily reported. http:
- Fire at Tesla’s Calif. facility leaves car plant undamaged – Automotive News: A fire broke out on the premises of Tesla’s manufacturing complex in Fremont, Calif., causing no injuries or damage to the factory before it was extinguished. http:
- DealBook Briefing: The Hard Math of a Tesla Take-Private – New York Times: Removing Tesla from the stock markets was always going to be tricky. David Gelles and Peter Eavis of the NYT have calculated how tricky. They estimate the cost of buying out unwilling shareholders at up to $24 billion. And finding the right support …
- Four Toyota group firms to form JV for self-driving tech: Nikkei – Reuters: Four Toyota Motor Corp group firms will form a joint venture to combine their self-driving technologies to better compete with automotive component giants such as Bosch Group [ROBG.UL], the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday.
- Toyota group companies to team up on self-driving tech – Nikkei:
- Honda NSX sharpened for 2019 with chassis upgrades – Autocar: Facelift aims to improve the hybrid supercar’s handling, as well as comfort and emissions Honda has refreshed the NSX supercar for 2019, with a series of tweaks to the chassis and hybrid powertrain aimed at improving handling, comfort and emissions….
- BMW M8 Gran Coupe styling revealed in patent images – Autocar: BMW’s upcoming flagship coupe will also be sold in four-door guise, and thinly disguised prototypes are already at the Nürburgring BMW’s is bringing back the 8 Series name for a soon-to-be launched flagship coupe, and now the four-door M8 Gran Coupe…
- How Two Musk Decisions in 2016 Put Tesla Into Trouble – WSJ: At the start of 2016, the stock market was tumbling. Shares of Tesla were down and shares of Elon Musk”s other public company, SolarCity, were down even more. His solutions-hyping the Model 3 and merging SolarCity into Tesla-have pressured the car maker.
- Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero: first drive of reborn electric classic – Autocar: Jaguar’s iconic sports car feels oddly at home with an ion-fuelled powertrain – even if the idea of an electric E-Type seems like sacrilege This is the electrified version of the E-Type, driven in prototype form but set to be offered by Jaguar Classic…
- Kalashnikov launches Tesla-rivalling electric car – Autocar: Russian firm Kalashnikov has launched the CV-1 electric car Russian gun manufacturer says “revolutionary” technology will help its retro-styled CV-1 take on electric rivals Kalashnikov, the Russian manufacturing giant best known for its AK47 assault…
- INFOGRAPHIC: History of Toyota – Yahoo: However, the said cliche serves as a perfect description to sum up Toyota Motor Corporation’s road to prosperity. Before the world saw the Corolla, the …
- Uber, Airbus said to be working on Japan’s plans for flying cars – Automotive News: Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber, Airbus and a Toyota-backed startup in a government-led group to bring airborne vehicles to the country in the next decade, Bloomberg reported. http:
- VW’s hot streak in China conceals signs of slipping grip – Nikkei:
- Waymo, Alphabet’s Self-Driving Unit, Steers Into China – WSJ: Waymo is setting up shop in Shanghai, giving parent company Alphabet a foothold in China as it considers rebooting its Google search engine behind the Great Firewall.
- German military turns to under 18s to boost recruitment – Reuters: When Marlon finished high school in Germany, a military career seemed far more appealing than working on a car production line.
- Infiniti’s Rocketeer of EVs – Automotive News: The Prototype 10 is the first major machine drafted under the watch of design chief Karim Habib, whom Infiniti hired away from BMW last year.
- Waymo sets up Chinese unit in new sign of Alphabet’s expansion – FT: Waymo has set up a Chinese subsidiary to test and design its self-driving cars, in the latest attempt by Google’s parent company Alphabet to expand in …
- Can Electric Cars Make China This Century’s Detroit? – Bloomberg: Can Electric Cars Make China This Century’s Detroit? BloombergFull coverage
- Waymo forms China subsidiary – Automotive News: Waymo set up a subsidiary in China, the latest sign of attempts by parent Alphabet to get back into the world’s second-largest economy. http:
- Ford Fiesta ST – Autocar: Can Ford reclaim the hot hatchback crown with a Fiesta ST that”s missing a cylinder – or have rivals like the VW Polo GTI regained ground? Ford hasn”t missed, flopped or floundered with its go-faster Fiesta since it introduced the first Fiesta ST at…
- Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 24 August – Autocar: The M135i is that rare thing: a rear-wheel-drive hot hatch, last heard of in the days of the Renault Clio V6 Fancy an M135i for £16,500? These are the top bargain buys we’ve spotted for sale The used car market is brimming with tasty deals, but…
- Australia’s outgoing PM to resign from parliament leaving government one-seat majority at risk – Reuters: Australia’s outgoing prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday he would resign from parliament “not before too long” after being ousted in a leadership battle, leaving the government’s one-seat majority at risk.
- Waymo sets up subsidiary in Shanghai as Google plans China push – Reuters: Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit Waymo has set up a subsidiary in Shanghai, according to a business registration filing, the latest sign that the U.S. internet giant is attempting to make new inroads into China.
- Toyota aims to create a more inclusive society via Tokyo 2020 – Toyota: As a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota Motor Corporation is supporting Para sports and contributing to creating a more inclusive society at the grassroots level, as well as through cooperation with The Tokyo Organising…
- Lamborghini Aventador SVJ revealed in all its glory – Autocar:
- Fire contained at Tesla’s car production factory in California – Reuters: A minor fire on the grounds of the Tesla Inc factory in California on Thursday evening was contained by the Fremont fire department, a Tesla spokesperson told Reuters.
- Luxury car dealer HR Owen’s profits double – FT:
- Porsche Project Gold is one-off restomod 993 Turbo S – Autocar: Some 6500 parts from the Porsche Classic division went into building Project Gold over the course of 18 months Porsche has revealed a one-off 993 Turbo, built from an original bodyshell using all-new parts from its Porsche Classic division. The car’s…
- Tesla’s Factory Complex Hit by Scrap Fire, Escapes Major Damage – WSJ: A fire on the grounds of Tesla”s car factory in California on Thursday burned a scrap pile and sent plumes of smoke into the sky but was extinguished before it could cause major damage.
- Tesla’s Car Factory Complex Hit by Scrap Fire But Escapes Major Damage – WSJ: Tesla said the fire wasn’t near the outdoor tent it erected this year to expand vehicle assembly as it raced to increase output of its Model 3 sedan, and …
- Porsche revives design, engineering icon to mark 70th birthday – Automotive News: “Project Gold” is a one-of-a-kind rebuild of the 993-generation 911 Turbo. The 993 is the internal designation for the version of the Porsche 911 model made between 1994 and early 1998. http:
- Uber, Airbus Enlist in Japan’s Flying-Car Plan – Bloomberg: Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber Technologies Inc. and Airbus SE in a government-led group to …
- Audi PB18 e-tron concept features movable driver’s seating area – Automotive News: The concept car is based off the standard architecture of a midengine sports car, but is powered by a solid-state battery and three electric motors that can go from 0 to 60 mph in just over 2 seconds. http:
- Audi Unveils Electric PB18 e-tron Supercar During Monterey Car Week – Bloomberg: But where that one was designed as a fully automated, long-distance luxury vehicle, like a self-flying business jet for the road, the PB18 e-tron is …
- Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept – Autocar: The rakish PB18 e-tron was created as a vision for the “high-performance supercar of tomorrow” New electric supercar concept, which is touted as a successor to today”s R8, has been unveiled at Pebble Beach Audi has previewed its plans for a new…
- 759bhp Lamborghini Aventador SVJ officially revealed – Autocar: With 759bhp and 531lb ft on tap, the SVJ matches the power output of the super-limited Centenario A 0-62mph time of 2.8sec and a 217mph-plus top speed, plus a Nurburgring lap record, make it the fastest Lamborghini on sale The Lamborghini Aventador…
- Jaguar approves launch of electric E-type – Automotive News: Jaguar Classic, a unit of the UK-based automaker which restores vintage Jaguar cars, will convert the vehicles to electric power at its Classic Works facility in Coventry. The first deliveries are planned for the summer of 2020. http:
- Honda Brings Refreshed Honda HR-V, Now With RS Variant – Yahoo: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile unit in the Philippines, has brought in the new 2018 HR-V and it now comes with an RS …
