- Citroen names Pierre Leclercq as new head of design – Autocar: Former Kia design director Leclercq replaces Alexandre Malval, who is moving to head Mercedes-Benz’s design studio in Nice Citroën has announced that former Kia design director Pierre Leclercq will join the brand from November as its new head of…
- Germany to hold diesel summit on Friday – govt sources – Reuters: There will be another high-level diesel summit in the German chancellery on Friday, two government sources said on Tuesday, as the transport minister said his top priority was to ensure that diesel owners can swap their old vehicles for cleaner ones.
- Tesla building car carrier trailers amid delivery logistics hell – Autocar: Tesla”s “production hell” has turned into “delivery logistics hell” as the brand gets on top of building cars but struggles do deliver them Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced that the company has built its own car transporter trailers amid its…
- Germany’s Merkel says EU battery cell production “extremely important” – Reuters: It is “extremely important” that the European Union develop its own battery cell production to secure its role in the automotive industry as it shifts to electric mobility, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
- Car Industry Can’t Expect Roadside Rescue From Beijing – WSJ:
- The sad reality of Ricciardo’s final days with Red Bull – Yahoo: Daniel Ricciardo has already conceded he’s unlikely to challenge for wins when he moves to Renault for the 2019 Formula One season. But the sad reality of the Australian’s farewell tour with Red Bull is that it’s just as implausible that he will snag …
- How Aston Martin will make its EV growl – Automotive News: The Rapide sedan is Aston Martin’s oldest car, but the brand’s future might just rest on its wheels. Aston Martin plans to convert the Rapide to a …
- Skoda Kodiaq vRS: interior shown before Paris reveal – Autocar: Performance SUV will cement Skoda”s vRS arm, sitting alongside existing Octavia vRS; it’s been put to the test at the ‘Ring The upcoming Skoda Kodiaq vRS hot SUV has been confirmed to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel biturbo engine delivering 237bhp…
- Mitsubishi PH to Bring e-Evolution concept in 7th PIMS – Yahoo: The seventh Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is less than a month away and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) can’t wait for the show to start. The brand announced that it will bring the Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept in PIMS, which …
- What Investors Need to Know About NIO, China’s Answer to Tesla – Yahoo: Investors have been kicking the tires of Chinese electric-vehicle maker NIO, Inc. (NYSE: NIO) since it went public in the U.S. on Sept. 12. The price was near the bottom of NIO’s hoped-for range, but it was enough to give the Shanghai-based company a …
- The 3 traits that successful founders all share – CNBC: The reason that Elon Musk has reinvented cars is because he didn’t start out at GM (General Motors),” said Frank. “All these guys tell me the best thing …
- The Mazda MX-5 or the Toyota 86: Which is a Future Collectible? 2018 UPDATE – Yahoo: Not a single Mazda MX-5-of any year or vintage, for that matter-was listed for sale while there were 19 units of the Toyota 86-ranging from 2013 to 2016 models-that were looking for new owners, including one with a price tag of just PHP538,000 although …
- Paris motor show preview – what to expect from the 2018 Mondial de l’Automobile – Yahoo: It wouldn’t be a French motor show stand without a concept, though. Peugeot’s e-Legend might have an awkward name but this clean, boxy, angular coupe – which resembles the timeless 504 – is an extremely attractive show car in the retro-futuristic …
- James Ruppert: the used cars that can be upgraded with a phone app – Autocar: A budget of £2800 brings an array of 1 Series into play Apps aren’t just for monitoring your used buy’s vital signs – they can help your car realise its full potential as well In case you hadn”t noticed, the world has turned into one big app. Websites…
- Parents stress out over child car safety restraints – Autocar: The survey, which asked 1083 participants and was conducted on behalf of Volvo USA, found that 92 per cent of parents feel overwhelmed when researching child safety products. The sheer amount of information and products available add to the pressure, …
- Forklift revolution gives fuel cell technology a welcome boost – FT: “The electrification rate of small forklifts is already 60 per cent,” said Hironori Suzuki, a group manager in the research and development division of Toyota Industries. “And the operational efficiency of a fuel cell forklift is good – there is very …
- Audi teases four-door e-tron GT – Autocar:
- Nissan launches Note e-POWER NISMO S in Japan – Nissan-global: The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S goes on sale in Japan today, offering buyers of the country”s best-selling car even more power and sportiness.The Nissan Note e-POWER NISMO S goes on sale in Japan today. With a maximum power of 100 kilowatts and 320 Nm…
