- Auto giant Peugeot to launch a 100 percent electric, zero-emission car – CNBC: In 2018, for instance, Mercedes launched its first all-electric SUV, the Mercedes-Benz EQC, while Volvo Cars bought a stake in FreeWire Technologies …
- Setback for $1.3 Billion Uber Tax Suit as Court Denies Costs Bid – Bloomberg: A British lawyer faces a setback in his plan to take on Uber Technologies Inc. over its tax payments after losing a court bid to limit his costs in the …
- Renault, Nissan, PSA, FCA, JLR face European antitrust probe, report says – Automotive News: The automakers are being investigated by the European Commission for possible antitrust violations on car parts, a German magazine reported.
- Lyft IPO rekindles debate on dual-class share structures – FT: The debate over dual-class share structures – in which founders and … the ride-hailing company, is preparing to create “super-voting” shares for its …
- Car2Go, Lyft will offer election day discount to Chicago drivers – Chicago Tribune: The ride-share service Lyft and the car rental company Car2Go are both offering discounts on Tuesday to help Chicagoans get to the polls, the …
- Trade tariff reprieve triggers relief in European shares – Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay an … Car-parts makers Valeo and Faurecia were among the top performers, …
- Munich prosecutors fine BMW $9.65 million for faulty engine software – Reuters: Munich prosecutors fined BMW 8.5 million euros ($9.65 million) for administrative lapses after the German luxury carmaker installed the wrong engine management software into 7,965 vehicles, leading to higher emissions.
- New Seat Minimó concept aims to solve city driving issues – Autocar: Seat’s all-electric quadricycle offers two seats, simple connectivity tech and a battery swap system to negate charging wait Seat has revealed what it’s calling “the future of city mobility”, the Minimó concept car, at this year’s Mobile World…
- Seat challenges Renault Twizy with Minimo concept – Automotive News: Seat says its Minimo two-seat quadricycle concept combines the advantages of cars and motorcycles to create a nimble electric city …
- HERE expands mapping services to China with Navinfo partnership – Reuters: HERE Technologies, the digital mapping company owned by Germany’s premium carmakers said it had partnered with China’s Navinfo to offer location services in China.
- New Volkswagen T-Roc R packs 296bhp for 2019 – Autocar: T-Roc R sits 20mm lower than standard and uses Golf R parts On sale in Autumn, performance crossover closely follows segment-leading Golf R hot hatchback The new Volkswagen T-Roc R – unveiled ahead of the Geneva motor show – looks set to become one of…
- Peugeot 208 to electrify Europe’s small-car market – Automotive News: Peugeot will add a full-electric version of its new-generation 208 hatchback, while also making the small car more upscale by adding …
- Ghosn’s new legal team directs blame at Nissan – Automotive News: As embattled former Renault-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn heads into his fourth month locked in a Japanese jail, his lawyers are …
- The emissions reduction fund was deeply flawed – and no rebranding will change this – Guardian: Not much could have been expected from the government given that the prime minister has only been in the role six months, and not much was …
- China’s CATL to scale up EV battery production in Germany – Nikkei:
- Peugeot’s powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one – Autocar: Near-identical bodywork and chassis means EV 208 can go along the same production line as the petrol and diesel cars So it”s Peugeot that has beaten everyone to the punch by launching its best-selling supermini with an electric variant, hedging its…
- Opinion: Peugeot’s powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one – Autocar: Near-identical bodywork and chassis means EV 208 can go along the same production line as the petrol and diesel cars So it”s Peugeot that has beaten everyone to the punch by launching its best-selling supermini with an electric variant, hedging its…
- Tesla Easter Eggs: The Missing Link Between Flatulence and Romance – Yahoo: Will a Tesla car ever be sold in the Philippines? With all the turmoil the electric car company is going through right now, that possibility may still be a …
- Would-be Tesla buyers say deposit refunds take months – Detroitnews: Would-be Tesla buyers say deposit refunds take months … Tamara Tanney got tired of waiting for a new Tesla, so she asked for a refund of her … Solar Roof product Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk hyped more than two years ago.
- BMW, Daimler: You can trust us with car-sharing data – Detroitnews: The two competitors for luxury car customers are collaborating on car-sharing, ride-hailing and ticketless parking
- Honda plant closings shift work to North America – Automotive News: Europe”s loss will be North America”s gain as Honda shutters two European assembly plants in a global push to raise utilization rates above 100 percent.
- New leader brings supply-chain savvy to AutoNation – Automotive News: Hundreds of hand-raisers failed to meet Mike Jackson’s impossibly high standards for his hand-picked successor as AutoNation’s CEO. He finally found what he wanted — in an executive without auto experience
- Ford cuts deep in S. America but won’t give up – Automotive News: Ford’s actions in its financially troubled South American region underscore its focus on slashing money-losing ventures while keeping what works
- Honda plant closings shift work to N.A. – Automotive News: Europe”s loss will be North America”s gain as Honda shutters two European assembly plants in a global push to raise utilization rates above 100 percent.
- Polestar’s low-cost dealership strategy – Automotive News: Volvo-affiliated EV startup Polestar is proposing a low-cost U.S. dealer network with small and modest stores, no F&I offices, zero inventory and outsourced service.
- Opinion: Tariffs are hurting American workers – Detroitnews: … manufacture of products that use a lot of steel such as nails, lockers and auto parts. … The U.S. has put tariffs on about $300 billion of imports in the past year, and these … Exports of Wisconsin cheese, South Carolina-made cars, Pennsylvania…
- New Peugeot 208 revealed with petrol, diesel and EV choices – Autocar: New 208 will go on sale late this year or at the start of 2020 All-new 208 arrives with 508-inspired styling and tech, and EV model promises 211-mile range Peugeot will offer petrol, diesel and electric power on its next-generation 208 supermini,…
- The Lister Knobbly Roadster Concept Is Here to Make You Drool – Yahoo: British boutique car maker Lister left a lot of car enthusiasts foaming at the mouth when it unveiled a sneak peek at its new Knobbly roadster project, …
- Emissions reduction fund to pay for fossil fuel plant that would be built anyway – Guardian: To qualify for the ERF, projects are meant to deliver emissions cuts that … National greenhouse gas emissions have risen each year since the fund, …
- LPGA Tour Honda LPGA Thailand Scores – Reuters: Scores from the LPGA Tour Honda LPGA Thailand on Saturday -22 Amy Yang (Korea Republic) 69 66 66 65 -21 Minjee Lee …
- First set of Echelon Asia Summit 2019 speakers-revealed! – Yahoo: Key speakers will be sharing important insights on a range of topics. … as well as established industries such as e-commerce, ride-hailing, and more.
- China’s drive to dominate the electric car industry – CBS News: The result: an explosion of electric car makers-a hundred or so-eagerly feeding at the government trough. You can buy a Great Wall, or you can …