- Nissan Pulsar axed from sale in the UK – Autocar: Nissan pulls its Ford Focus rival off sale as European production ends, with lacklustre sales figures to blame Nissan has removed the Pulsar family hatchback from sale in the UK as production of the car at its Barcelona plant ends. The Vauxhall Astra…
- German govt to decide on diesel hardware retrofits in a few days – Reuters: The German government will decide in a few days whether and when hardware retrofits for diesel cars are appropriate, following a court ruling on a ban of diesel vehicles in Frankfurt, the secretary general of Germany’s Christian Democrats said on Monday.
- Daimler Plots Two-for-One Autonomous Van for City Transport – Bloomberg: Daimler AG is developing an autonomous electric vehicle that can toggle between a people carrier and a delivery van, as the German manufacturer seeks an edge over rivals like Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo and Deutsche Post AG in shaping the future of mobility.
- Who Will Clean Up Elon Musk’s Mess? Musk, Of Course! – Bloomberg: Just when I thought the Elon Musk news cycle might come back to earth for a few days, it erupted, into the stratosphere, yet again. Musk escalated his …
- Aston Martin names first female chair as it prepares for £5bn float – Guardian: Aston Martin has appointed Penny Hughes, a former Coca-Cola executive, as its chair as the luxury carmaker prepares for a £5bn stock market flotation. Andy Palmer, the Aston Martin chief executive, said the appointment of Hughes and a string of other …
- Tesla is the ‘absolute epitome of instability’ and the stock should be avoided, market watcher warns – CNBC: Tesla shares got burned last week in a sell-off that took its stock down 13 percent and cemented its position in bear market territory. Mark Tepper, president and CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners, warns investors to steer clear of the embattled carmaker.
- RPT-UPDATE 1-VW investors seek $11 bln damages over dieselgate scandal – Reuters: BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Volkswagen went on trial on Monday to face investors seeking 9.2 billion euros ($10.6 billion) in compensation, arguing the carmaker should have informed shareholders earlier about its diesel emissions …
- Volkswagen investor lawsuit could push diesel scandal’s cost over $35 billion – Automotive News: A court just over 20 miles from VW’s Wolfsburg headquarters has scheduled a series of hearings in a case combining claims by some 4,000 shareholders demanding $10.4 billion in compensation.
- Volvo Extends CEO’s Contract as It Hits Brakes on IPO – WSJ: Volvo’s reluctance to move ahead with a flotation comes as Aston Martin Laconda, the storied British sports car maker, is pressing ahead with its plans to go public. Aston Martin confirmed its listing plans on Monday and appointed Penny Hughes, a …
- ‘Anything pro-union is shut down really fast’: Tesla workers speak out – Guardian: “They started changing rules without any remorse,” Vaughn, a 31-year-old former Tesla computer-numeric-controlled (CNC) heavy machinery operator, told the Guardian. He cited a strict attendance policy Tesla implemented and backdated that deducted …
- Worries over fate of NAFTA hit Detroit’s neighbors – Freep: Graves, the president of Unifor Local 88, which represents approximately 2,800 workers at the General Motors CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, said NAFTA negotiations, tariffs on steel and aluminum and the ability of GM plants in Mexico to produce the …
- Geely delays Volvo Cars listing, trade war a concern, report says – Automotive News: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is delaying plans to list Volvo Cars due to uncertainties created by escalating trade tensions and the need to …
- Elon Musk’s Pot-Smoking Podcast Appearance Could Open an Air Force Investigation into SpaceX – Fortune: News of Elon Musk’s infamous drag from a joint containing tobacco and marijuana has made it all the way to the Air Force. The incident, which …
- Brexit Uncertainty Clouds Jaguar Land Rover’s Recovery – Bloomberg: Newly manufactured luxury Jaguar automobiles, produced by Jaguar Land Rover Plc, a unit of Tata Motors Ltd., stand parked ahead of shipping outside the company’s assembly plant in Castle Bromwich, U.K., on Monday, June 9, 2014. The International …
- After Trump Tweets that the Ford Focus Can ‘BE BUILT IN THE USA,’ Ford Explains Why That … – Fortune: On Sunday, President Donald Trump tweeted approvingly about the 10-day-old news that his 25% tariffs on Chinese-made automobiles had led Ford …
- The UK’s first flying electric vehicle could be flying you to work in four years – Yahoo: Forget self-driving cars, flying air taxis could be taking you to work in four years’ time all thanks to Vertical Aerospace. The Bristol-based start-up has …
- Didi Chuxing loses Rmb4bn in first half of year – FT: Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing made a net loss of more than Rmb4bn ($580m) in the first half of the year, and is still paying out billions of …
- China’s Geely puts brakes on Volvo Cars listing, trade war a concern – Reuters: Chinese carmaker Geely [GEELY.UL] is delaying plans to list Volvo Cars [IPO-VOLVO.ST] due to uncertainties created by escalating trade tensions and the need to bolster the Swedish brand’s presence in China, said a person familiar with the matter.
- VW investors seek $11 bln damages over dieselgate scandal – Reuters: Volkswagen went on trial on Monday to face investors seeking 9.2 billion euros ($10.6 billion) in compensation, arguing the carmaker should have informed shareholders earlier about its diesel pollution scandal.
- Aston Martin Names Chairman Ahead of October London Listing – Bloomberg: Like its Italian rival, the British marque has broadened beyond cars, experimenting with Aston Martin-styled yachts and apartments and opening a store in London’s Mayfair shopping district where it sells branded shirts and baby strollers to wealthy …
- China Car Sales Drop as Economic Woes, US Trade War Hit Buyers – Bloomberg:
- Why Geely is delaying Volvo’s public stock offering – Automotive News: Geely is delaying Volvo’s public stock offering due to uncertainties created by escalating trade tensions and the need to bolster the Swedish brand’s presence in China, Reuters reported.
- Aston Martin bolsters board as luxury carmaker prepares for IPO – FT: Aston Martin has named several new board directors as it sets its sights on a place in the FTSE 100 following its stock market flotation later this year. The luxury carmaker laid out the shape of its board and further details of its initial public …
- Aston Martin adds FTSE experience to its board ahead of IPO – Reuters: Luxury carmaker Aston Martin announced the appointment of experienced FTSE executives on Monday to boost the board of the 105-year old firm as it confirms plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.
- India government under fire over fuel prices, opposition unites for protests – Reuters: Nationwide protests against record high petrol and diesel prices shut down businesses, government offices and schools in many parts of India on Monday, and in some places protesters blocked trains and roads and vandalised vehicles.
- Volvo Cars listing delayed on valuation concerns – FT – Reuters: Chinese company Geely is delaying the listing of Volvo Cars (IPO-VOLVO.ST) due to valuation concerns amidst a global trade war, the …
- Jaguar Land Rover Creates Vintage-Looking Infotainment System for Jaguar and Land Rover – Yahoo: It’s “blast-from-the-past meets high-technology.” Yes, Jaguar Land Rover has created something cool that classic car lovers will surely love: a classic-looking “radio” infotainment system. These new range of classic infotainment systems has modern …
- Next Mazda CX-3 to grow up and get cutting-edge engine – Yahoo: Mazda just unveiled the refreshed CX-3 in March 2018 (pictured above), and the Japanese automaker is now offering a few details about what to expect from the next-gen model of the SUV ahead of its arrival as soon as 2020. The next CX-3 reportedly moves …
- Musk Scores a Much-Needed Win With Successful SpaceX Launch – Bloomberg: Musk Scores a Much-Needed Win With Successful SpaceX Launch … months for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, who also heads Tesla Inc. Musk has had … Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 and the company remains closely held.
- Six things to know about Volkswagen’s latest court case – Yahoo: Frankfurt am Main (AFP) – The first major court case against Volkswagen over its cheating of emissions tests on 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide begins Monday. Here are six things to know about the trial. – What is the case about ? -. The case in …
- Statement Regarding Vehicle Production in Japan Following Earthquakes in Hokkaido – Toyota: Toyota extends its heartfelt sympathy to those who have been affected by the earthquakes occurring in Hokkaido since September 6.
- Toyota to restart all domestic assembly lines by Thursday after Hokkaido quake – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp said it would resume operations at its domestic assembly plants by Thursday as a transmission plant in Hokkaido was poised to restart production following last week’s earthquake.
- Lada split on whether new Niva should be farmers’ friend or urban SUV – Automotive News: Russia’s Lada split on whether the 40-year-old Lada Niva should continue to be the farmers’ friend, or a funky urban SUV with occasional mud-plugging skills
- Porsche plans coupe version of Cayenne – Automotive News: Porsche is gearing up to launch a coupe version of its Cayenne crossover, which was spotted being tested in Germany.
- Mercedes’ first full-electric vehicle, the EQC, is one of many aimed at challenging Tesla’s dominance – Automotive News: Mercedes-Benz is firing the opening shots in what will surely be a bloody battle to dominate the next generation of powertrain technology.
- FCA CEO Mike Manley ready to reveal management team – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley is set to reveal a new executive team and management structure later this month.
- Citroen shapes international brand identity – Automotive News: Citroen’s CEO laid out a road map for the reinvention of the French automaker shortly after being named to her post in 2014. Four years later, Citroen’s product planning director, Richard Meyer, says the core model strategy is on track.
- Dealership group with stores in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey facing lawsuits from Nissan and Hyundai – Automotive News: Described as a “house of cards” in court records, a once rapidly expanding dealership group with stores in Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey is now facing lawsuits from Nissan and Hyundai’s captive finance arms as the survival of its stores is…
- Toyota leans on Denso in keiretsu comeback – Automotive News: Denso’s aggressive randd expansion plans signal a comeback of Japan’s keiretsu system. New joint ventures aim to leverage Toyota’s wider supplier network to confront the upheaval of autonomous driving.
- VW faces first big German court date over ‘dieselgate’ – Yahoo: Frankfurt am Main (AFP) – The first major German court case against Volkswagen over the “dieselgate” scandal that has shaken up the car industry gets under way Monday, as investors pursue the world’s largest automaker for billions in compensation. From …
- Great Lakes partnership embraces the Southern US – Automotive News: The resulting Automotive Communities Partnership, created in 2003 through the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich., has attracted …
- Does Ford’s Hackett have what it takes? – Automotive News: I question if Jim Hackett has what it takes to drive Ford Motor Co. If I were a Ford dealer today, I would be a bit uncomfortable. BRUCE PELLETIER, Thrifty Car Mart, Lewiston, Maine, The writer is an independent used-vehicle retailer who previously …
- How do you replace a Russian icon? – Automotive News: Within the Renault-owned company, however, management is split on whether it should continue to be the farmers’ friend, or a funky urban SUV with occasional mud-plugging skills. “You can’t simply replace a car that’s 40 years old – it’s the same …
- Startup takes a bit of Silicon Valley to Tokyo – Automotive News: But one autonomous driving upstart wants to change that by bringing a little of Silicon Valley to this side of the Pacific. Ascent Robotics, founded two …
- Riding the Runway: New Kia Telluride Debuts at NY Fashion Week – Detroit Bureau: Like Hyundai, Kia already has a three-row model in the Sorento, but the new Telluride will be the biggest vehicle the Korean carmaker has ever brought to market and is meant to continue its push away from its roots as a purveyor of cheap and cheerful …
- Few carmakers submit self-driving car safety reports – Detroitnews: Safety advocates say reports that have been submitted so far – by General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and the Google-affiliated Waymo, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – resemble slick marketing brochures instead of …
- Next-Generation Volkswagen Golf Evolving into a More Upscale Vehicle – Yahoo: Nowadays, we’ve been hearing lots of talks about the Volkswagen Golf being replaced by models that are more “suited perfectly for the Asian market.” And just when it’s starting to slowly sink into our systems, we suddenly got the news about Volkswagen …
- Musk Elevates Tesla’s Little-Known Fixer to Steer Past the Drama – Bloomberg: Outside of Tesla Inc., Jerome Guillen is hardly a household name. … and chief executive officer Elon Musk is getting help he desperately needs.
- Death toll from Japan quake hits 44, power supply, Toyota output disrupted – Reuters: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in northern Japan last week rose to 44, with 660 injured, the government said on …
- Volkswagen to get compensation for Dieselgate – Autocar: An initial sum of £168,000 ($NZ330,000) will be paid to the Volkswagen defendants and two other defendants before the end of September. Further costs will be due from the claimants’ funders at the end of the litigation, expected to cross the £300,000 …
- Supercharged connected future powers ahead of customer enthusiasm – FT: This will include things such as washing machines that order their own servicing and self-driving cars that can run freely through otherwise potential …
- Vietnam’s VinFast signs MOU with LG Chem on batteries – Yonhap: LG Chem is a key supplier of batteries to U.S. auto giant General Motors, European companies Volvo and Renault, and South Korea’s largest …
- Volvo 360c Concept wants to Change the Way Humans Travel – Yahoo: Aside from the development of electric vehicles, car manufacturers are also on a race to come up with its respective autonomous or self-driving cars. Ford and Tesla are just some of the car brands that invests heavily on research and development when …
- New wheeled armored vehicle to be mass-produced later this year – Yonhap: The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said that the K-808 vehicle, built by Hyundai Rotem Co., a unit of Hyundai Motor Group, successfully underwent the test in field units, such as the Army’s 25th and 37th Divisions, from April through …
- Toyota says parts plant preparing to resume output after Hokkaido quake – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Monday its transmission factory in northern Japan was preparing to resume production some …
- Hyundai supplies vehicles to Ars Electronica in Austria – Yonhap: Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s biggest carmaker by sales, said Monday it has supplied its vehicles to support an art …
- Toyota and Geely looking into hybrid partnership – Autocar: Toyota has had an electric presence in China since 2015 with both the Corolla Hybrid and closely-related Levin Hybrid. The brand has two local manufacturing plants and plans on selling PHEV versions of the new Corolla sedan there too. A collaboration …