- Singapore-based public transportation platform mobilityX raises Series A led by Toyota Tsusho – Yahoo: Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, as the sole general trading company of Toyota Group, led the investment into the public transport digital platform. Singaporean public transport digital platform mobilityX announced today that it has raised Series A …
- VW says Germany must ensure all carmakers are on board for diesel retrofits – Reuters: ) – Volkswagen said the German government must ensure that all car manufacturers offer hardware retrofits for diesel vehicles, after the car industry raised objections to an agreement by coalition parties on trade-ins and retrofits.
- U.S. Pivots to China, With Nafta Deal in Hand – WSJ: White House officials are betting that concluding a trade deal with Mexico and Canada gives them ammunition in their high-stakes battle with China on economic issues and national security.
- Renault EZ-Ultimo robotaxi concept built sets mood for special occasions – Automotive News: Renault’s EZ-Ultimo is meant to be offered as an on-demand service for private trips and premium ride-hailing offerings by travel companies and resorts, or for special occasions — Renault suggests a marriage proposal or a reservation at a…
- Denmark embraces electric car revolution with petrol and diesel ban plan – Reuters: Denmark has proposed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and hybrid from 2035, joining international efforts to promote electric-only vehicles to reduce air pollution and combat climate change.
- Renault robotaxi concept built sets mood for special occasions – Automotive News: Renault SA says it has a robot shuttle designed to get you in the mood for romance. The French mass-market automaker unveiled a concept Tuesday at the Paris Motor Show for a premium robotaxi designed to be sent by hotels or airlines to pick up clients.
- Michigan Democrat Sander Levin warns Trump not to jam NAFTA replacement through Congress – Automotive News: A House Democrat and top trade adviser to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has cautioned President Donald Trump against ramming his new North American trade agreement through Congress before new lawmakers are sworn in next year.
- German diesel deal runs into opposition from carmakers – Reuters: Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) admission in 2015 that it cheated U.S. diesel emissions tests led to the discovery that diesel vehicles from several manufacturers routinely exceeded pollution limits in normal driving conditions, prompting a regulatory crackdown.
- On Italy, Berlin says sticking to EU budget rules key to sustainable economy – Reuters: ) – Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) welcomed on Tuesday a new trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada, and said it would work to meet new rules on components used in Mazda vehicles made in Mexico.
- Japan car makers welcome North America trade deal, but U.S. export curbs a risk – Reuters: Toyota, Nissan and Mazda welcomed on Tuesday the revised North America trade deal that left Japanese automakers unscathed but they may face a bumpy ride when Washington and Tokyo hold new talks on over $40 billion of annual U.S. auto imports from Japan.
- New Aston Martin SUV to be company’s best-selling model – Yahoo: Disappointingly, but perhaps understandably, Aston Martin is predicting that its upcoming Varekai SUV will be its best-selling model. While that may be sad to hear from the maker of luxury sports cars, you might recall when Porsche introduced the …
- Aston Martin Is Taking on Ferrari. The Two Could Have Been One – Bloomberg: . The figure, below the top end …
- US tech sector getting by without Facebook and Alphabet – Reuters: O) and Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) – half of the FANG group of hyper-growth stocks that propelled Wall Street higher in recent years – were …
- Is the joy of driving dead? BMW doesn’t think so and nor do I – Autocar: The all-new BMW 3 Series Opinion: new 3 Series shows that driver engagement still needs to be a top priority for car makers Often, when people discover I like cars, the responses follow a similar theme: “That”s nice – but what a shame you can”t enjoy…
- Volkswagen will help with diesel retrofits but BMW is refusing them – German minister – Reuters: BERLIN (Reuters) – German carmaker Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has agreed to help with hardware retrofits for diesel cars but some details still need to be discussed while BMW (BMWG.DE) has refused such retrofits, German Transport Minister Andreas …
- Major Tesla shareholder Ron Baron: Investors would benefit if Elon Musk tweeted less – CNBC: “Investors would be benefit if there were less communications,” the billionaire founder of Baron Capital says.
- Mini could move some production out of UK after Brexit – Autocar: Mini currently produces cars in Oxford, but some production could be shifted to the Netherlands in the case of a no-deal Brexit BMW boss says Oxford plant has long-term future but production could be moved to the Netherlands in case of no-deal Brexit…
- Ghosn turns to Japanese to deflect Renault-Nissan succession question – Reuters: Ghosn was instrumental in forging the Renault-Nissan alliance two decades ago, taking a then-unconventional approach to engineering economies of scale without a full merger. His record gives him legitimacy in every one of these companies, he said.
- Opel rejects hardware retrofits for diesel vehicles in Germany – Reuters: PSA Group’s Opel unit rejects hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles in Germany as they are economically not sensible and the technology is not fully developed, Opel said on Tuesday.
- Brexit uncertainty weighs on Jaguar’s electric car investment decision – Reuters: Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has yet to make an imminent decision on whether to build electric cars in its home market partly due to uncertainty over the final Brexit terms, its boss told Reuters on Tuesday.
- Mazda to revive rotary engine in push to electrify entire lineup – Automotive News: Mazda says it will revive its famed rotary engine to power a range-extender hybrid vehicle as part of a wider plan to electrify its entire lineup by 2030.
- Volkswagen not prepared to cover full costs of diesel retrofit – Reuters: Volkswagen is not prepared to cover the full cost of hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles in Germany, a source at Volkswagen said, contradicting a deal announced by the German coalition parties on Tuesday.
- VW will help with diesel retrofits but BMW is refusing them – German minister – Reuters: German carmaker Volkswagen has agreed to help with hardware retrofits for diesel cars but some details still need to be discussed while BMW has refused such retrofits, German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said on Tuesday.
- 2019 Suzuki Jimny makes appearance at Paris motor show – Autocar: Larger 1.5-litre petrol engine for next-generation off-roader, along with more rugged styling and higher-quality interior Suzuki has presented the next-generation Jimny in European spec at the Paris motor show. It’s due on sale in 2019, with just one…
- Peugeot puts glass floor and feathers in new luxury concept car – Yahoo: The French do things differently, especially when it comes to their luxury cars. Peugeot SA’s (UG.PA) niche brand DS Automobiles launched what could be considered the most flamboyant luxury concept car in the world at the Paris International Motor Show …
- Self-driving cars are coming, but developers aren’t reducing parking yet, survey finds – Latimes: Self-driving cars may be inevitable, but few office developers want to spend money preparing for the changes they will bring. That’s the conclusion of a recent survey of real estate professionals, despite the expectation that ride sharing and …
- Carmakers step up warnings over disorderly Brexit – Reuters: Carmakers ratcheted up their warnings on Tuesday over a disorderly Brexit, with France’s PSA Group and Germany’s BMW both saying UK production would suffer if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal.
- Skoda Karoq Scout bows in at Paris motor show – Autocar: Toughened four-wheel-drive small SUV gets three engines, styling tweaks and upgraded equipment Skoda has shown the Karoq Scout – a more off-road-friendly version of the Karoq, its Nissan Qashqai rival – at the Paris motor show. The Karoq Scout gets…
- Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche says diesel emissions debate is a “non-issue” – Autocar: Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche The debate around the emissions of modern diesel engines isn’t a concern for the outgoing Daimler chairman Debate surrounding the emissions of modern diesel engines has become a “non-issue”, according to Mercedes boss…
- Mercedes must reduce reliance on imports to meet Canada-US trade rules – FT: Mercedes-Benz will need to invest more in manufacturing in North America to comply with new trade rules, Daimler’s chief executive Dieter Zetsche said on Tuesday. The Germany carmaker produces cars in the US, but imports many of its engines and other …
- Renault CEO Says USMCA Makes North American Market Alive Again – Bloomberg: Surveillance …
- Aston Martin IPO orders below 19 pounds/share risk missing out – bookrunners – Yahoo: (Reuters) – Potential investors offering below 19 pounds per share for shares in luxury British carmaker Aston Martin risk missing out in the float, two of the bookrunners helping to organise it said on Tuesday. The deadline for orders is …
- BMW would up Dutch production in hard Brexit scenario: CEO – Reuters: German carmaker BMW will shift more production of Mini vehicles to the Netherlands if Britain leaves the European Union without a trade agreement, Chief Executive Harald Krueger said on Tuesday.
- Mercedes-Benz SLC future uncertain due to low demand – Autocar: Model may not be replaced as the global market for two-seat convertibles contracts The Mercedes-Benz SLC faces an uncertain future after Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche said a replacement is by no means a formality. “These speciality cars have lost their…
- Turkish automotive sales slump 68 percent in September – association – Reuters: Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey tumbled 68 percent in September from a year earlier to …
- Mazda to launch full EV and rotary hybrid in 2020 – Autocar: Mazda will launch a full EV and a range-extending rotary hybrid in 2020 Japanese firm to start electrification programme with a range-extending rotary hybrid Mazda has confirmed that it will launch its first two electrified cars in 2020: a full…
- See the Skoda Kodiaq RS, Vision RS sneak preview livestream here: – Yahoo: Aside from the RS dynamic duo, Skoda’s booth in Paris will also be the venue where fans will get to Czech out the recently unveiled CNG-friendly and wagon-only Octavia G-TEC as well as the Karoq Scout. While some folks are patiently waiting for the …
- Making cars separately for UK and EU would impact UK production, PSA warns – Reuters: If Britain’s departure from the European Union disrupts trade to the extent PSA Group has to make cars separately for the two markets, there would “necessarily be an impact” on its UK production, the automaker’s European boss said on Tuesday.
- Comment: can autonomous cars make luxury accessible to all? – Autocar: The EZ-Ultimo is Renault’s vision of luxury travel in the future The way we travel is changing – and that could make premium cars available to a broader spectrum of people It”s a fact of life: most of us can”t afford to buy Bentleys and Rolls-Royces….
- BMW says new 3 series will be ‘game-changer’ – Automotive News: BMW said its new 3 series will “move the game” in terms of driving dynamics. The automaker unveiled the seventh-generation of the sedan at the Paris …
- German car registrations slump on new emissions test – Reuters: German car registrations slump on new emissions tests: source ReutersFull coverage
- Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker on luxury cars and designing the next Clio – Autocar: Renault design boss Laurens van Den Acker We talk to the French car maker”s design chief as the brand reveals its EZ-Ultimo autonomous luxury concept at Paris Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker talks to Autocar on the EZ-Ultimo concept unveiled…
- Toyota Supra debut confirmed for Detroit show – Yahoo: Toyota is putting the finishing touches on the revived Supra as we will finally see the production version of the sports car in January next year during the 2019 NAIAS in Detroit. Toyota of Germany has confirmed through its official Facebook channel …
- Britain’s PM May says she’s in the job “for the long term” – Reuters: Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), Germany’s largest carmaker, has agreed to cover 2,400 euros ($2,780) of the estimated 3,000-euro cost of hardware retrofits on its diesel cars, Scheuer said on a live video chat on Instagram. Now we have to discuss in the …
- All-new 2019 BMW 3 Series debuts in Paris – Yahoo: The BMW 3 Series continues to be the benchmark model in the premium saloon segment, and the German brand wants to make sure its four-door stays that way with the launch of a new generation at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The latest one is even larger …
- Three new cars in Paris tell the story of an industry in flux – Yahoo: And the Peugeot e-Legend concept stands for what automakers need to do next, and fast: design electrified vehicles that are both appealing and profitable. The new generation BMW 3-series sedan will immediately fight for attention with a different car …
- German diesel owners should get choice between retrofits and trade-ins – document – Reuters: Owners of older diesel cars in German cities where the air is particularly polluted should be able to choose between trade-in incentives and a hardware retrofit, a coalition paper seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed.
- Disorderly Brexit scenarios are ‘highly worrying’, says Daimler boss – Reuters: The prospect of Britain’s disorderly exit from the European Union is a serious cause for concern, Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said on Tuesday.
- Old vs new BMW 3 Series: compare the styling changes – Autocar: The new G20 BMW 3 Series has been revealed in blue – and is compared here to the outgoing F30 model in red We put the new G20 3 Series alongside the outgoing F30 model, to take a closer look at some of the styling changes The new BMW 3 Series has been…
- New BMW 3 Series launched with renewed driver focus – Autocar: New 3 Series shares its platform with the 5 Series and 7 Series Next-generation 3 Series will arrive in the UK next March with a swisher-looking cabin, new technology and the promise of class-leading dynamics The base-spec version of the new BMW 3…
- BMW’s New 3-Series Comes With Tech Array to Battle Mercedes – Bloomberg: BMW AG has packed its revamped 3-Series sedan with tech gadgetry like smartphone entry, auto-reverse and an in-car assistant that learns drivers’ …
- Facelifted Lexus RC unveiled at Paris motor show – Autocar: Lexus”s rival to BMW 4 Series gets simplified design and cues from LC flagship Lexus has revealed the facelifted RC coupe at its official introduction at the Paris motor show. In addition to styling alterations, Lexus has made aerodynamic tweaks to…
- BMW i4 confirmed for production in 2021 with 435-mile range – Autocar: The i4, as imagined by Autocar German brand will build all-electric model using 4 Series GT platform and fifth-generation EV tech from 2021 in Munich BMW has confirmed that it will produce an i4 in 2021 to sit above the i3 hatchback in its growing ‘i’…
- Toyota’s van Zyl on USMCA Deal, Brexit, Electric Vehicles – Bloomberg: Daybreak: Europe” from the Paris Auto …
- Mazda CEO welcomes new US, Canada, Mexico trade pact – Reuters: ) – Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp welcomed on Tuesday a new trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada, and said it would work to meet new rules on components used in Mazda vehicles made in Mexico.
- Oil price at four-year high as Iran sanctions loom – business live – Guardian: Dieter Zetsche, CEO of German carmaker Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Photograph: Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images. Rising oil prices aren’t great news for the car industry. If petrol becomes pricier, it may deter some consumers from buying …
- Peugeot e-Legend concept shown at Paris – Autocar: The Peugeot e-Legend Autonomous electric coupe is inspired by classic 504 coupe – and the firm’s boss has admitted a version of it could go into production The Peugeot e-Legend Concept, an electric sports car with advanced autonomous features styled…
- Porsche confirms 911 Speedster for limited production – Autocar: 1948 911 Speedsters will be produced; it’ll serve as the swansong for the 991-generation 911 Porsche has confirmed that the 911 Speedster concept will enter production as a limited-run swansong to the current, 991-generation 911. The brand will…
- New Mercedes-Benz B-Class revealed – Autocar: Mercedes claims it”s more agile and comfortable than its predecessor Mercedes-Benz MPV follows A-Class lead with driver aids, a high-tech cabin and chassis tweaks Mercedes-Benz has claimed the new B-Class offers more dynamic handling and comfort than…
- Toyota Corolla Touring Sports revealed at Paris motor show – Autocar: Toyota has pulled covers off estate version of Ford Focus rival at the Paris motor show; arrives in early 2019 After revealing the reintroduction of the Corolla name for the UK, Toyota has unveiled the Corolla Touring Sports at the Paris motor show….
- Renault offers trade-in incentives for German diesel owners – Reuters: France’s Renault said it was offering owners of older diesel vehicles in Germany incentives to trade in their cars for newer, cleaner ones, becoming the first foreign carmaker to give in to pressure to play a role in Germany’s anti-pollution efforts.
- Hyundai i30 N ‘N Option’ showcases customisation range – Autocar: Korean firm gears up to launch personalisation range for its N performance division with a special Paris creation Hyundai has unveiled an i30 N ‘N Option” show car version of its hot hatch to highlight a forthcoming range of customisation features…
- Toyota Camry shown in Paris ahead of return to Europe – Autocar: Electrified saloon will fill void left by departing Avensis in early 2019 Toyota has shown the Camry at the Paris motor show ahead of its reintroduction to Britain in 2019 after a 14-year absence. The Camry fills the void left by the Avensis and…
- Volvo preparing diesel retrofit offer for Germany – Spiegel – Yahoo: FRANKFURT, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Swedish carmaker Volvo is preparing a hardware retrofit for some of its older diesel cars in Germany, according to a report by Der Spiegel magazine published on Monday. Volvo is working on the retrofit with catalyst …
- Peugeot 508 SW First Edition makes its debut at Paris – Autocar: Sleek estate has clear design focus alongside new iCockpit cabin for a major tech boost inside Peugeot has brought its striking 508 SW to the Paris Motor Show in First Edition guise. The limited-run version is based on the top-spec GT finish, but adds…
- Mazda aims for all of its vehicles to be electric hybrid, EVs by 2030 – Reuters: Mazda Motor Corp said on Tuesday that all of the vehicles it produces by 2030 will incorporate electrification, while 5 percent of its cars will be all-battery electric vehicles (EVs). The Japanese automaker joins a growing number of global automakers…
- New Kia e-Niro launches with 301 miles of electric range – Autocar: Kia will launch the Niro EV in Europe in October Fully electric version of Niro crossover makes its European debut at Paris Motor Show before end of year sales commence Kia has revealed the European version of the Kia Niro EV, called the e-Niro, at…
- New North America trade deal reinforces US carmaking status quo – FT: Toyota spent $1.3bn upgrading its facility in Kentucky last year, as part of an anticipated $10bn investment into the US, one of its most important markets. The plans were put in place before Nafta discussions started, and not affected by their outcome.
- SEC endorses investor view of Elon Musk’s indispensable role at Tesla – FT: Tesla fans have long seen Elon Musk as indispensable to the success of the lossmaking electric car maker. On Saturday, Jay Clayton, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, seemed to endorse that view. The US regulator announced …
- Lexus introduces redesigned ES300h hybrid in S. Korea – Yonhap: SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) — Lexus Korea launched a redesigned model of the ES300h in South Korea on Tuesday, seeking to expand sales of the country’s most popular imported hybrid vehicle. The carmaker unveiled the New Generation ES300h in South …
- China Hebei sets strict new emissions standards for steel mills – Reuters: China’s Hebei province, the country’s biggest steel producer, will force all its mills to comply with strict new emissions standards by 2020 as part of its campaign against air pollution, according to newly published industry guidelines.
- USMCA a Relief for Toyota and Honda – Bloomberg: Markets: China Open.
- Audi working on PHEV Q5? – Autocar: Audi’s just-announced e-tron electric SUV is about to go toe to toe with the Mercedes EQC and BMW’s i3X. Meanwhile, the Four Rings is hitting the electric ground running and is hard at work on a plug-in version of the Q5 for next year. It will have an …
- Elon Musk’s SEC Deal Seen as Diminishing Threat of Criminal Probe – WSJ: Elon Musk”s decision to pay $20 million to end a civil investigation into his tweets about taking Tesla private reduces the chance that prosecutors will go after him, according to former prosecutors and other criminal-law experts.
- Hyundai, Kia debut vehicles for European market – Yonhap: South Korea’s automotive giant Hyundai Motor Co. debuted its new i30 Fastback N for the first time at the Paris Motor Show …
- German parties agree diesel costs deal – but keep it secret – Reuters: * Government has been split on how to tackle issue (Recasts with outcome of talks)
- UPDATE 4-German parties agree diesel costs deal – but keep it secret – CNBC: Volkswagen, Germany’s largest carmaker, has agreed to cover 2,400 euros ($2,780) of the estimated 3,000-euro cost of hardware retrofits on its diesel cars, Scheuer said on a live video chat on Instagram. “Now we have to discuss in the coalition how we …
- Toyota Says Hard Brexit Would Temporarily Shut UK Factory – Bloomberg: Toyota Motor Corp. would need to temporarily halt U.K. production in the event of a so-called hard Brexit, according to the head of the automaker’s …
- Unraveling a Tesla Mystery: Lots (and Lots) of Parked Cars – New York Times: Since July, Tesla has been parking anywhere from a couple of dozen to a few hundred cars at a lot in Burbank, Calif. In Lathrop, 70 miles east of San Francisco, Tesla has as many as 400 cars at an industrial site. A similar number turned up outside an …