- The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Is a Bolt of Inspiration – Yahoo: And you should probably pencil in the Hyundai Kona Electric on the first line. The gasoline-burning Kona is among the best subcompact crossovers on the market, with adventurous styling, a powerful available turbocharged engine, and excellent driving …
- Brazil auto group sees slower 2019 output, sales growth – Reuters: Growth of vehicle sales and output in Brazil is likely to slow down in 2019, the head of the nation’s automakers’ …
- Skoda Scala: name of new Ford Focus rival confirmed – Autocar: Skoda Scala Czech firm picks a Latin-based name for its Rapid replacement, which will be revealed later this year Skoda”s new Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus rival, due to be revealed later this year, will be called the Scala. The new car will…
- BMW teams up with Sweden’s Northvolt, Umicore for electric car batteries – Reuters: German carmaker BMW has created a vehicle battery recycling venture with Belgian materials and recycling firm Umicore and Northvolt, which is building a battery factory in Sweden.
- Bill Ford joins list of those canceling visit to Saudi investor conference – Automotive News: Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford canceled a multistop trip to the Middle East, including a planned appearance at a Saudi investment conference this month, the company said on Sunday, the latest such cancellation after the disappearance of Saudi…
- Porsche CFO envisions a VW ‘super group’ that could top Ferrari – Automotive News: Porsche could be worth a fortune if listed with its sibling VW Group ultraluxury brands, finance chief Lutz Meschke said.
- Porsche denies speculation that it’s planning to go public – CNBC: The German luxury carmaker Porsche has denied speculation that it’s planning to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). On Friday, the company’s chief financial officer suggested to reporters gathered at the firm’s development center that such a …
- Porsche plans all-electric SUV and Tesla Roadster-rivalling sportscar – Autocar: So to get an electric SUV to market more rapidly, Porsche is likely to focus on the replacement for the mid-size Macan – which currently shares its platform with Audi’s Q5 – as it is due for replacement around 2021. However, there are at least three …
- Dubai to trial a self-driving taxi service – CNBC: “The vehicle can drive at a speed of up to 35km (kilometers) per hour and … As technology develops, a number of “self-driving” milestones are being …
- Skoda FWD baby SUV coming by 2020 to rival Nissan Juke – Yahoo: Skoda’s model offensive will continue with what could become the brand’s bestseller. AutoExpress reports the Czech manufacturer will introduce a brand new small SUV within the next 12 months, which will be positioned below the current Kodiaq and Karoq …
- 2019 BMW X7 to be revealed imminently – Autocar: BMW’s teaser image of the upcoming X7 BMW’s largest SUV will be sold in the UK from February 2019 and make its public debut at LA motor show in November The BMW X7 will be revealed imminently according to the German car maker, which has release a dark…
- Porsche needs to become more attractive to investors: CFO – Reuters: FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Sportscar producer Porsche could be worth up to 70 billion euros ($81.08 billion) as a separately listed company and needs to think about ways to make itself more attractive to investors and partners, Chief Financial Officer Lutz …
- Prosecutors search Opel offices in Germany in diesel probe – Bild – Reuters: German prosecutors and criminal investigators searched Opel sites in Ruesselsheim and Kaiserslautern as part of a probe into diesel exhaust emissions, German daily Bild said on Monday.
- Germany says it is pushing for battery cell production in Germany – Reuters: Germany is pushing for battery cell production to be set up in Europe’s biggest economy, the German Economy Ministry said in a statement following a meeting of members of the European Battery Alliance in Brussels.
- Bloodhound land speed project enters administration – Autocar: Citing a shortage of funds, the 1000mph land speed record project founded in 2007 has entered administration Bloodhound, the 1000mph land speed record project founded in 2007 by previous record holder Richard Noble and current holder Andy Green, has…
- Sweden’s Northvolt teams up with BMW, Umicore for electric car batteries – Reuters: Northvolt, which is building Europe’s largest battery factory in Sweden, has joined forces with German luxury carmaker BMW and Belgium’s Umicore to develop a process for electric car batteries to be recycled.
- Chinese electric carmaker NIO delivers 3,268 SUVs in third quarter – Reuters: Chinese electric carmaker NIO Inc said on Monday it delivered 3,268 electric SUVs in the third quarter, exceeding its own target of 2,900-3,000 vehicles.
- Nissan delays UK pay talks until after Brexit clarity – Reuters: Japanese carmaker Nissan , which operates Britain’s biggest car factory, has delayed the start of pay talks with its staff in the country until the terms of Brexit become clearer.
- Bahrain minister backs boycott of Uber over Khashoggi case – Reuters: Bahrain’s foreign minister called for a boycott of the ride-hailing company Uber Technologies after its chief executive officer said he will not attend a business conference in the kingdom’s ally Saudi Arabia.
- Porsche CFO Sees Potential IPO Reaping Ferrari-Like Multiples – Bloomberg: Porsche is Volkswagen’s crown jewel and closely connected with its history. The companies were separate until Volkswagen acquired the Porsche brand in 2012 in the aftermath of a failed takeover attempt by the the descendants of Ferdinand Porsche.
- German growth seen slowing in third-quarter on car registration bottlenecks – Reuters: German growth is likely to be slower in the third quarter, the Economy Ministry said in its monthly report on Monday, citing as a reason bottlenecks in the car sector stemming from the introduction of new pollution standards known as WLTP.
- VW Group’s new N. America boss faces challenge to repeat Audi success – Automotive News: VW Group’s new N. America boss faces challenge to repeat Audi success … When he takes over as president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of … 54, who transferred to run the automaker’s Bentley unit in North America in … for all of Volkswagen Group’s…
- Britain asks experts to advise on net zero emissions climate target – Reuters: Britain has asked its climate change experts to advise on whether it should set a date to meet a net zero emissions target, the government said on Monday.
- Ford demands millions from taxpayers to rehab icon of Detroit’s blight – Guardian:
- ‘I leave the car at home’: how free buses are revolutionising one French city – Guardian:
- Bahrain Urges Uber Boycott as CEO Drops Out of Saudi Conference – Bloomberg: Bahrain Urges Uber Boycott as CEO Drops Out of Saudi Conference. By … Bahrain’s foreign minister backed a campaign to boycott Uber Technologies … the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh “unless a substantially different set of …
- Opinion: Why a connected car future isn’t about to happen any time soon – Autocar: With cars becoming ever smarter, you’d think a connected future is just around the corner – here’s why that probably isn’t the case Can we talk about connected cars? They might not excite you but as far as the industry and lots of governments are…
- How can US be a leader now? – Automotive News: At one time, America may have been a leader of the global automotive industry, but those days are long past. Europe, Japan and South Korea all have …
- Keeping disruption in perspective – Automotive News: Emerging transportation models, with autonomous and electric vehicles, ride-hailing services and subscriptions will indeed help shape the market, …
- Higher US tariffs on Japanese cars less likely, trade war posing risk: Reuters poll – Reuters: Higher U.S. tariffs on Japanese car exports are less likely now the two nations agreed to start new trade talks, economists said, but …
- Volvo focuses on safety for autonomous cars – Automotive News: Volvo, with a bevy of new tools to ensure passenger safety, is shifting its safety strategy from passenger protection to accident prediction and avoidance, says the director of the Swedish carmaker’s Car Safety Center.
- Porsche dealers brace for electric era – Automotive News: Porsche faces a future in which its signature engines are replaced by electric motors. The automaker’s retailers are suiting up for the challenge.
- Ford gripped by new tensions – Automotive News: Ford has had a tough time getting others to understand and gain confidence in the early stages of CEO Jim Hackett’s companywide restructuring, and salaried workers are now wondering about their future with the company as cuts loom.
- GM offers extensions of factory warranties – Automotive News: General Motors will begin offering extended bumper-to-bumper limited warranties on new vehicles, an offer that has some franchised dealers uneasy.
- Nissan’s 6th-gen Altima hits new performance bar – Automotive News: Nissan’s sixth-generation Altima leverages the largest investment in powertrain in the company’s history.
- Can Scott Keogh repeat his Audi success at VW? – Automotive News: In taking control of parent Volkswagen and its namesake marque across North America, Scott Keogh again faces a struggle to lift a German brand.
- 5 questions for the man behind the Ford Edge ST – Automotive News: Ford engineer Ed Krenz talks the future of the Ford Edge ST.
- U.S. vehicle inventory matches slowing market – Automotive News: Inventory levels have stabilized in a healthy range for most automakers over the last several months as companies continue to react to a slowing U.S. light-vehicle market by tapping the brakes on production.
- South Korea’s Mobis develops proving ground for self-driving technology – Automotive News: South Korean supplier Hyundai Mobis Co.
- Opel to end production of Buick Cascada in 2019 – Automotive News: Opel, General Motors’ former European unit, said last week it plans to stop producing the Buick Cascada in 2019.
- Hyundai’s Kona Electric has crossover niche to itself – Automotive News: Hyundai is looking to upend the notion that families with EVs need a gasoline-powered backup vehicle.
- EVs need federal rebates – Automotive News: With Ontario government rebates on electric vehicles – as high as $14,000 – now history, it’s time for the federal … People can still buy an EV.”.
- Redesigned Nissan Altima wows on performance – Automotive News: But one thing will stand out on customer test drives now that the car is reaching showrooms: It … Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now come standard.
- NADA’s Lutz gives a word of caution on ‘hype’ – Automotive News: “On the surface, the notion that self-driving vehicles will ultimately be safer than vehicles today certainly feels true,” he said. “But that argument is built …
- Porsche CFO sees Ferrari-topping potential for VW ‘super group’ – Automotive News: … to recently list following Chinese premium electric car maker Nio and British luxury automaker Aston Martin in September and October, respectively.
- Mercedes-Benz expands E-Class offerings – Autocar:
- Hyundai Wants to Develop Artificial Intelligence Tech for Self-Driving Cars – Yahoo: Aside from electric vehicles, automakers are on a race to develop self-driving or autonomous cars. However, the challenge in self-driving cars is the …
- Tesla opens new Hong Kong electric car charging station, the biggest in Asia – Yahoo: US electric car maker Tesla has set up a 50-stall charging station in Hong Kong, the biggest of its kind in Asia, as it seeks to expand its presence in the …
- Skoda preparing a T-Roc rival? – Autocar: It will use the VW Group’s MQB A0 platform and be the largest vehicle in its segment, offering more interior space than the T-Roc, which sits one category up. Skoda likes to position its cars at the upper end of each segment, according to CEO Bernhard …
- Ford to skip Saudi investment forum – Detroitnews: Already, international business leaders – including Ford Motor Co.’s Bill Ford Jr. – are pulling out of the kingdom’s upcoming investment forum, a high-profile event known as “Davos in the Desert,” and a sell-off on Riyadh’s Tadawul stock exchange …
- UK car insurance premiums up for first time in 12 months – survey – Reuters: The cost of a comprehensive motor insurance policy rose by one percent in Britain in the third quarter, the first rise for 12 months, a survey said on Monday.
- JP Morgan and Ford cancel plans for Saudi investor event – Reuters: JP Morgan & Chase Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon and Ford Motor Co Chairman Bill Ford canceled plans to attend a Saudi investor conference, the companies said on Sunday, the latest such high-profile announcements after the disappearance of Saudi…
- Twelfth Toyota Corolla is a revelation – Yahoo: They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder – and that familiarity breeds contempt. Which probably explains why the world’s all-time favourite car – the Toyota Corolla – seems to have fallen just a little bit out of favour in recent years. A sad …
