- Inside Zoox, a start-up building self-driving cars from scratch – CNBC: Silicon Valley start-up Zoox is trying to develop the complete autonomous vehicle solution. From the self-driving tech, to the vehicle itself, it is building a service that will one day operate as a robotic taxi service.
- How this self-driving car company aims to make the roads safer with a new type of vehicle – CNBC: Zoox, a Silicon Valley start-up that has largely been shrouded in secrecy, is developing the complete self-driving package. In addition to the autonomous technology that will pilot its vehicles, it is building a car from the ground up specifically …
- Ford sees higher metal costs, hopes China and US can settle trade issues – Yahoo: (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co has seen higher steel and aluminum costs driven by trade tariffs bite into profit, but is hopeful the United States and China can avoid further tensions that could make things more costly, a top Ford executive said on …
- Self-driving car industry needs better metrics, DOT official says – Automotive News: Autonomous vehicle manufacturers need a better yardstick to show that their products are safe, said Derek Kan, undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and Nissan car ads all banned by UK watchdog – CNBC: Advertisements for cars produced by Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Nissan have been banned in the U.K. after it was found that the messages promoted reckless driving. Two advertisements for Ford, shown only in movie theaters and on YouTube, featured a voice …
- Stuttgart court orders Porsche SE to pay damages for disclosure violations – Reuters: A Stuttgart court ordered Porsche Automobil Holding SE to pay damages to shareholders and charged the company with violating disclosure rules tied to a 2015 diesel emissions scandal, two lawfirms said on Wednesday.
- New Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante seen in production guise – Autocar: Aston Martin is readying a drop-top Volante version of the new DBS Superleggera, with the latest prototypes spotted sporting the full production body for the first time. Disguised test mules of the Vanquish Volante successor have been spotted …
- Has Tesla finally turned corner on profit promise? – Automotive News: After months of “production hell,” then a period of mayhem involving Elon Musk, Tesla may finally be entering a new era — one in which it makes money.
- Five things to look out for in Tesla’s results – FT: The mood on Wall Street swung definitively behind Tesla on Tuesday, a day before the publication of third-quarter earnings. News late on Monday that the figures would come a week earlier than expected contributed to a 12 per cent share price rise. The …
- Tesla may post profit with Model 3 surge, but is it repeatable? – Reuters: When Tesla Inc posts third-quarter results on Wednesday, Chief Executive Elon Musk may show off a long-promised quarterly profit, as production of his Model 3 electric sedan takes off. But the real question is whether any such gains will be sustainable.
- Explainer: Why did Dyson pick Singapore to build its electric car? – Reuters: When James Dyson, the billionaire British inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, unveiled a plan to build an electric car plant in Singapore, it raised a few eyebrows.
- CEOs at Hyundai, Kia pledge cooperation with U.S. over rash of fires – Automotive News: The global bosses at Hyundai and Kia are still weighing a congressional call to have their top U.S. executives testify about a rash of reported noncollision fires in their vehicles as they work with regulators to address safety concerns.
- Why did Dyson pick Singapore to build its electric car? – Reuters: Dyson may have decided to make electric cars in Singapore, but few are likely to be driven here or anywhere in Southeast Asia for that matter. The number of privately owned electric vehicles in Singapore is in single digits, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has …
- Tesla hikes new Model 3 price by $1,000 – Reuters: Tesla Inc has increased the price for its new Model 3 sedan launched last week by $1,000 to $46,000, according to the company’s website.
- Daimler and Geely form ride-hailing joint venture in China – Reuters: Germany’s Daimler is setting up a ride-hailing joint venture in China with Geely Group [GEELY.UL], in a sign the Chinese firm is making progress in its drive for closer relations with the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars.
- Hyundai Nexo fuel cell SUV achieves top safety rating – Autocar: The Nexo fuel cell care scored five stars in Euro NCAP testing The Korean machine is the first fuel cell electric vehicle to receive five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests The Hyundai Nexo has become the first hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)…
- Merkel Cabinet Backs Plan to Ease Diesel-Car Bans in Cities – Bloomberg: While there’s no deal yet for carmakers to bear the cost of retrofitting diesel-powered passenger vehicles, the blueprint lays out measures such as …
- New Ford Focus ST caught undisguised at the ‘Ring – Autocar: Ford’s fourth-generation ST will be revealed early next year, and will use a detuned version of the current Focus RS engine Ford’s latest Focus is only just arriving on UK roads, and now the build-up to the launch of the hot ST version of the Mk4…
- Tesla Enthusiasm Is Electric as Wall Street Sees a Likely Profit – Bloomberg: The electric-car maker is approaching its earnings report Wednesday with much of Wall Street suddenly gushing with enthusiasm about its prospects. Musk, who’s said he’s comfortable predicting that Tesla will post profit and positive cash flow every …
- Volkswagen cuts China forecast as auto market slows – Nikkei:
- BMW tops Mercedes in China for first time this year – Automotive News: BMW Group’s core BMW brand outsold German rival Mercedes-Benz in China for the first time this year in September. BMW said it delivered 56,968 …
- Mobileye Opens Up Driverless Tech as Tie-Up With Intel Deepens – Yahoo: (Bloomberg) — Mobileye NV’s driverless test car has developed a bit of a feisty streak. During a test drive in October, with a Bloomberg reporter sitting in the passenger seat, the car merged into traffic on a highway. Then, when drivers were …
- STMicro upholds bullish 2018 growth target on strong automotive, imaging sales – Reuters: * Q3 sales growth above consensus (Recasts story, adds details, background)
- Hyundai launches i30 N Line model in S. Korea – Yonhap: SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s biggest carmaker by sales, on Wednesday launched the i30 N Line model in its home market as part of its diversification strategy. The latest version of the popular hatchback powered by a 1.6 …
- Honda set to deliver first private jets in India – Nikkei:
- GM running behind 2019 driverless car target – Reuters: that is highly unlikely …
- INSIGHT-GM’s driverless car bet faces long road ahead – Reuters: ) – It’s one of the biggest bets going in the world of cars. Since May, General Motors Co and its Cruise self-driving car unit have landed $5 billion in investment commitments from Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp and Honda …
- Ford will halt production Spain for 9 days because of low demand – Automotive News: Engine production will also be halted for 13 days next month, a company spokesman said. Part of the Spanish production of Ford engines is sent to Canada for assembly of its Edge model.
- Analysis: Tariffs begin to take bite out of U.S. corporate earnings growth – Reuters: U.S. company earnings growth is slowing after a bumper start to the year, and the reality of an escalating trade war between two of the world’s largest economies is starting to weigh on companies ranging from Caterpillar Inc to Ford Motor Co.
- Detroit area’s EV charging stations test planning and patience – Detroitnews: Bloomfield Hills – The electric-car future is here – if you have time to spare, a second gas-powered car and good math skills. The Jaguar I-Pace is the first direct challenger to the Tesla Model S and X, and the first in a wave of luxury EVs. Yet …
- Ford names new China chief as it tries to revive sales – FT: Ford Motor has appointed a new China chief as the US carmaker attempts to turn round disappointing sales in the world’s biggest car market. The company has been operating without a head of China operations since January, when Jason Luo stepped down …
- This driverless tech start-up aims to replace 15 million truckers in US and China – Yahoo: TuSimple’s expansion plans underscore China’s efforts to gain leadership in developing next-generation vehicles with autonomous driving technology. Various Chinese hi-tech firms are looking to develop so-called level-four autonomous driving trucks and …
- ‘New trajectory’: Abe heads to China as Trump trade threats help bury old tensions – Guardian: Despite continued friction over the Senkakus and Japan’s war record, … With its economy feeling the pain from its trade war with the US, China is … and aluminium and threatened to do the same with its cars and auto parts. … to lift a ban on food…
- Dyson’s electric car good to go in 2021 – Autocar: It is therefore the right place to make high quality technology-loaded machines, and the right place to make our electric vehicle.” Dyson’s long term automotive plans include a range of electric cars, starting with a three-car line-up. One is almost …
- Audi R8 refreshed with sharper looks and more power – Autocar: Audi’s R8 supercar has been given a once-over, improving the car both inside and out. The naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 is still present and accounted for, now boasting 456kW and 580Nm in Performance Quattro form (taking over duties from the V10 …
- Tesla Eliminating Some Model S and Model X Options after November 1 – Yahoo: Currently, on the online order forms for the S and X, Tesla offers beige headliners with all-black leatherette seats and dash trim, a beige/black combo that brightens the lower dash panels, center console and seats, and an all-black cloth interior. All …
- Ford appoints new China chief to tackle sales slump – Reuters: Ford Motor Co has appointed a new head of China operations to help turn around flagging sales in the world’s largest auto market, filling a post that had been vacant since January after the firm’s previous China chief suddenly quit.
- Elon Musk says Tesla will eliminate some interior options for Models S and X – Yahoo: Shares of Tesla were up more than 12 percent Tuesday afternoon after a noted short seller, Andrew Left of Citron Research, said he’s changed his mind and is investing in the company’s stock. “Tesla is destroying the competition,” Left said in a …
- 2 Things to Watch When Ford Motor Company Reports Earnings – Yahoo: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will report its third-quarter earnings results on Wednesday, Oct. 24, after the U.S. markets close. It could be a subdued quarter. Wall Street analysts expect Ford’s earnings to fall from the third quarter of 2017. Analysts …
- Ford appoints new CEO in China, creates Ford China unit – Detroitnews: Ford Motor Co. is creating a new business unit for its operations in China – and will appoint a Chinese national as the president and CEO starting Nov. 1, the automaker announced Tuesday. Anning Chen will take the helm of Ford China after nearly a …