- Carlos Ghosn set for release from detention in Japan – Autocar: Nissan’s former CEO has been charged with financial misconduct, but court rejects prosecutor report to detain him longer in relation to other charges Ousted Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn could be released from detention in Japan tomorrow (Friday…
- Audi Q7 2019 facelift to bring new tech and greater efficiency – Autocar: Audi’s seven-seat SUV will be updated in line with newer models such as the Q8 and A6 Audi is readying for another bumper year of new car launches and the latest addition spotted is a mid-life refresh for the Q7 SUV. The Volvo XC90 rival has been on…
- Ranger redux: Ford hopes to claw its way back into exploding midsize truck market – CNBC: When Ford decided to give some automotive journalists a chance to drive the all-new Ranger pickup this month, it took them up into the mountains east of San Diego where they could put the truck through what can best be described as a torture test.
- What’s Tesla Investors’ Biggest 2019 Wish? A Low-Key Elon Musk – Bloomberg: What”s Tesla Investors” Biggest 2019 Wish? A Low-Key Elon Musk BloombergTesla Inc. and its charismatic, if somewhat erratic, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are considered almost synonymous. In the coming year, investors might …
- BMW, Mercedes Pivot From Enemies to Partners in New Auto Era – Bloomberg: BMW, Mercedes Pivot From Enemies to Partners in New Auto Era BloombergBMW AG dodged a takeover attempt by Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG six decades ago, and ever since the two luxury-car icons have been bitter rivals …
- EU takes China to WTO again over technology transfers – Reuters: The European Union launched a second challenge against China at the World Trade Organization on Thursday over laws it says force the transfer of technology in areas including electric vehicles and biotechnology.
- Ghosn’s homes spanned globe; Nissan is seizing keys – Automotive News: Nissan is trying to block access to homes used by Carlos Ghosn in Beirut and Rio de Janeiro, part of a global network of real estate owned by the carmaker and provided to its ousted chairman, Bloomberg reported.
- Tokyo prosecutors appeal after court decides against extending Ghosn detention – Reuters: Tokyo prosecutors have appealed a court decision that prevents further detention of Carlos Ghosn, a surprise ruling which could free the ousted chairman of Nissan Motor Co Ltd for the first time since his arrest for alleged financial misconduct.
- Why Volkswagen Needs to Sell 600000 More Electric Cars Per Year – Fortune: Volkswagen estimates it must sell 600,000 more electric vehicles per year to meet the drastic new CO2 emissions goals released by the European …
- Canadian union to GM: ‘Keep our plants open’ – Detroitnews: Canadian union to GM: ‘Keep our plants open’ The Detroit NewsUnifor bought an ad wrapping the front pages of The Detroit News and Free Press as the Canadian union arrives in Detroit to meet with GM.
- Hyundai to open car plant in Indonesia, to build EVs: minister – Reuters: Hyundai Motor Co plans to start producing electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia as part of an around $880 million auto investment in the country, Industry Deputy Minister Harjanto said on Thursday.
- Volkswagen ID beach buggy teased in Christmas card – Autocar: Volkswagen’s Christmas card teases the revived beach buggy Buggy set for revival as electric car on MEB platform – and new image shows Father Christmas appears to be a fan Volkswagen has given the clearest hint yet that it will resurrect the classic…
- Carlos Ghosn: Japanese court rejects request to extend detention – Guardian: Carlos Ghosn: Japanese court rejects request to extend detention … in Japan and cast doubt on the future of Nissan’s alliance with Renault.
- Hyundai to invest around $880 mln in Indonesia, open car plant – minister – Reuters: Hyundai to invest around $880 mln in Indonesia, open car plant – minister ReutersHyundai Motor Co has committed to invest around $880 million in Indonesia and will open a car plant in the country, Indonesian Industry Deputy Minister …
- Tokyo court decides against extending Ghosn’s detention – Reuters: In an unexpected move on Thursday, a Tokyo court decided not to extend the detention of ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn, meaning he may soon be released from jail where he has been since his arrest for alleged financial misconduct.
- Opel/Vauxhall’s new production boss is veteran Spanish exec – Automotive News: Opel/Vauxhall’s new production boss is veteran Spanish exec Automotive News EuropeOpel/Vauxhall promoted veteran Spanish production expert Antonio Cobo as vice president for manufacturing and supply chain. Cobo will succeed Remi …
- Nissan now says Saikawa met with Renault’s acting CEO Bollore – Automotive News: Nissan said in a statement on Thursday that Saikawa characterized the talks with Renault Deputy CEO Thierry Bollore as “positive” and “productive.”.
- Nissan Board Member Thought He Was Going to a Meeting. Then He Was Arrested. – New York Times: Nissan Board Member Thought He Was Going to a Meeting. Then He Was Arrested. The New York TimesLast month, Greg Kelly, a Nissan board member and aide-de-camp to the company’s embattled chairman, Carlos Ghosn, planned to join the company’s meeting …
- Ghosn may be released after court decides not to extend detention – Automotive News: Ghosn may be released after court decides not to extend detention Automotive News EuropeOusted Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn and close aide Greg Kelly may be released soon after a Tokyo court on Thursday unexpectedly decided not to extend …
- Winter tyres: should I buy them? – Autocar: Everything you need to know about winter tyres, plus our guide to having a safe, hassle-free time on the roads during winter Whenever a modest amount of snow falls in the UK and our motorways grind to a halt, it is never the weather that is to blame,…
- Tesla’s Latest Rival Looks a Lot Like Its German Alter Ego – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc.’s latest German rival is a fast-moving startup with global … And its hard-charging founder aims to challenge Elon Musk’s company with a …
- Carlos Ghosn Closer to Release as Bid to Extend Detention Without Bail Is Rejected – WSJ: Nissan”s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn moved a step closer to release on bail after the Tokyo District Court rejected a request by prosecutors to extend his period of detention without the possibility of bail.
- China bike-sharing firm Ofo faces ‘immense’ cash crunch, CEO vows to battle on – Reuters: China bike-sharing firm Ofo faces ‘immense’ cash crunch, CEO vows to … facing financial pressure late last year, ended in a tie-up with ride-hailing …
- RPT-Tokyo court does not extend Ghosn’s detention, may soon release him – Reuters: The Tokyo District Court said it decided not to extend the detention of Nissan’s ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn, arrested in November for alleged financial misconduct, meaning he may soon be released from jail.
- Nissan says CEO had one-on-one meeting with Renault’s acting boss – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co on Thursday said CEO Hiroto Saikawa had held a one-on-one meeting with the acting boss of its automaking partner Renault SA during talks between the alliance in Amsterdam this week.
- Nissan, Renault bosses met one-on-one in Amsterdam, Nissan says – Reuters: Nissan, Renault bosses met one-on-one in Amsterdam, Nissan says Reuters IndiaNissan Motor Co CEO Hiroto Saikawa held a one-on-one meeting with the acting boss of automaker partner Renault in Amsterdam this week that led to …
- Exclusive: Renault, Nissan executives sought other ways to pay Ghosn – documents – Reuters: Executives from both carmakers in the Renault-Nissan alliance looked at least twice at legal ways to pay Chairman Carlos Ghosn undisclosed income through the partners’ shared finances, documents seen by Reuters show.
- Next Aventador to be first hybrid V12 Lamborghini – Autocar: The replacement for the Aventador will be one of two Lamborghinis launched in 2020 to use a hybrid powertrain New 4WD hypercar will mix electric power with a normally aspirated V12 in 2020 Lamborghini is readying a replacement for the Aventador for…
- Opinion: Why Lamborghini’s hybrid plans won’t spell the end of the V12 – Autocar: It looks all but certain the next Aventador will embrace hybrid technology, but far from taming the beast, it could be the saviour of large capacity hypercars Even Lamborghini isn”t immune to the rush of electrification and the pressures of emission…
- SoftBank Tech Fund Invests $500 Million in Drive Safety Startup – Bloomberg: The Vision Fund has also backed Auto1 Group GmbH, a German car-dealer platform that recently launched a loan and insurance product-platform for …