- Aurus Senat: European debut for Russian limousine – Autocar: Aurus Senat Luxury Rolls-Royce designed as presidential transport for Vladimir Putin, and to promote Russian car industry The Aurus Senat S600 and Senat Limousine L700, the first models from the new Russian luxury brand tasked by president Vladimir…
- Tata Motors shares rebound from 2018 slump on Jaguar Land Rover hopes – Nikkei: Tata Motors, the worst-performing stock in India’s benchmark Sensex index last year, is rebounding as investors bet on a …
- A chaotic market for one sensor stalls self-driving cars – Reuters: Automakers and technology companies racing to develop self-driving vehicles are running into a problem: cars that can think are no good without affordable and reliable technology that allows cars to see.
- The VW dune buggy is back but this time it’s all-electric – CNBC: The nod to 1960s sun-kissed nostalgia was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show.
- Ford to revise Russia business plans by year-end: ministry – Reuters: Russia’s industry ministry expects Ford Motor Co to make decisions this year stemming from a review of its business in Russia, the ministry told Reuters on Wednesday.
- Elon Musk’s first Boring Company tunnel has its best chance of coming to Las Vegas first – CNBC: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recommends using The Boring Company’s tunnel design for its remodeled facility.
- Honda Tomo: student-designed city car pick-up shown at Geneva – Autocar: Honda-backed design project showcases small coupe-styled EV pick-up designed as ideal 2025 transport for young people Honda has teamed up with students to create the Tomo, an electric concept car that merges a city car with a mini pick-up and which is…
- Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEVs arriving in 2020 – Autocar: Plug-in hybrid systems, initially fitted to high-end models, will provide ‘best in class’ off-road performance Jeep”s first two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models will go into production next year. The US SUV maker is showcasing the technology, which it…
- Bugatti unveils world’s most expensive new car – snapped up for £9.5m – Guardian: Bugatti, the French supercar manufacturer, has stepped up its efforts to capture the attention of those for whom money is no object by building the …
- Vauxhall can be Brexit survivors, claims PSA boss – Autocar: Tavares previously warned that Brexit could lead to Ellesmere’s closure Carlos Tavares says Vauxhall”s British heritage presents an opportunity – but again warns of no-deal Brexit risks PSA Group boss Carlos Tavares has reiterated his belief that…
- Volvo Cars warns all-electric model may steer clear of US – FT: Volvo Cars will not sell its all-electric Polestar models in the US if the company faces tariffs on exports from China, the brand’s chief executive has said.
- Fiat still interested in 124 Spider successor – Autocar: MX-5-based roadster has gone off sale in the UK, but Fiat is open to another partnership for a sequel The future of the Fiat 124 Spider hinges on the firm continuing to work with a joint venture partner, according to the firm”s boss Olivier Francois….
- 115-Year-Old Spanish Automaker Pins Hopes on Futuristic, $1.7 Million Supercar – Bloomberg: A old automaker is testing its mettle with a new offering in the growing field of … That car was commissioned by Andre Dubonnet, a former World War I …
- The speed bump for self driving cars – Reuters: The speed bump for self driving cars. The hype over self driving cars is forcing big car makers to bet on a key technology before it’s even proven.
- All-new electric Fiat 500 to launch at Geneva 2020 – Autocar:
- Tesla’s image tumbles in new survey – Axios: A new Axios-Harris Poll survey shows the recent erosion of Tesla’s public reputation.
- Hyundai Motor says considers suspending its first factory in China – Reuters: Hyundai Motor Co is considering suspending its first Chinese plant, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
- Carlos Ghosn: From Private Jet to 108 Days in Jail – Bloomberg: At a late-night press conference, Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa expressed disappointment and indignation at Ghosn’s alleged …
- White House Warns Carmakers on Emissions in Tense Call – Bloomberg: The White House has issued an us-versus-them challenge to carmakers: back an administration plan to roll back fuel-economy standards or risk …
- Uber Partner Picks Up $1.5 Billion From SoftBank – WSJ: SINGAPORE-Southeast Asian ride-hailing company Grab Holdings Inc. has raised $1.46 billion in fresh funding from Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp.
- The Latest: Ghosn release allows ‘free and serene’ defense – Washington Post: At a news conference Wednesday, Bruno Le Maire said the former head of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors alliance was entitled to the …
- Grab receives $1.46 billion from SoftBank Vision Fund – Nikkei: The provider of Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing app has now raised more than $4.5 billion in its latest fundraising round. Other investors in the …
- Carmaker McLaren: Short Brexit delay would be frustrating – Reuters: A delay of a month or two to Britain’s exit from the European Union would be a “frustration” and only worth it if it helped bring about a more orderly Brexit, the …
- Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn case shines harsh light on Japan’s ‘hostage justice’ – Reuters: The high-profile case of ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has shone a light in Japan on what critics call hostage justice, …
- Russia’s February new car sales down 3.6 pct y/y -AEB – Reuters: Sales of new cars in Russia fell 3.6 percent year on year in February to 128,406 units, the Association of European …
- Tesla Shanghai assembly plant to be completed in May -govt official – Reuters: Tesla’s upcoming vehicle assembly facility in Shanghai is expected to be completed in May this year, a Shanghai city government official said on Wednesday.
- Geely chairman says China auto industry faces restructuring in next 3-5 years – Reuters: Zhejiang Geely Holding’s Chairman, Li Shufu, said on Wednesday China’s automotive industry faces restructuring …
- Uber not criminally liable in fatal crash – Reuters: Prosecutors say Uber is not criminally liable for a deadly March 2018 crash in Tempe, Arizona, in which one of the company’s self-driving cars struck …
- Sliding car stocks drag Europe down as investors hit the brakes – Reuters: European shares stalled on Wednesday as weak results from the troubled autos sector dragged the market down and investors’ …
- EU to issue formal complaints to carmakers over emissions collusion: Handelsblatt – Reuters: The European anti-trust watchdog plans to send formal complaints to BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen this spring, in which the EU regulator will make detailed allegations regarding collusion on emissions of diesel engines, Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday.
- Carlos Ghosn released on bail after 108 days in Tokyo jail – Nikkei:
- VW’s Top Brass Faces Up to the Obstacles – Bloomberg: The world’s largest carmaker is in the midst of a fundamental overhaul … Click here: VW Keeps Options Open for Luxury-Car IPO Amid Efficiency Drive.
- China’s First Car Slump in Decades Puts Weakest Brands at Risk – Bloomberg: China”s First Car Slump in Decades Puts Weakest Brands at Risk BloombergChina’s slowing car market may spell the end for some of the country’s worst-performing manufacturers, said the head of one of the country’s biggest state-run …
- Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Released on Bail in Japan – New York Times: Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan Motor chairman facing charges of financial wrongdoing in Japan, was released Wednesday after being …
- Carlos Ghosn Leaves Tokyo Jail After Posting Bail – WSJ: TOKYO-Carlos Ghosn was freed from jail Wednesday after what he called a “terrible ordeal” of 108 days behind bars, allowing the former Nissan …
- Ex-Nissan chair Ghosn to leave jail, says to fight Japan’s “meritless” charges – Reuters: * Tokyo court rejected prosecutors’ appeal to keep Ghosn in jail
- Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio scraps Shanghai factory plan after losses double to US$1.4 … – Yahoo: “A lot of market uncertainties are now involved, with the price cut from Tesla and NIO’s own sales projection,” said Zhang, pointing out that Nio sold just …
- FOCUS-A chaotic market for one sensor stalls self-driving cars – Reuters: Automakers and technology companies racing to develop self-driving vehicles are running into a problem: cars that can think are …
- Grab, a Southeast Asian Ride-Hailing Giant, Raises $1.5 Billion – New York Times: As Uber and Lyft prepare to become the world’s first publicly traded ride-hailing companies, their peers overseas are continuing to raise …
- Carlos Ghosn Set to Be Released After Posting $8.9 Million Bail – Bloomberg: Carlos Ghosn Set to Be Released After Posting $8.9 Million Bail … two-decade auto alliance between Nissan and Renault SA and cast a harsh light on …
- BMW’s Schwarzenbauer on Electrification, Car Sharing, Auto Tariffs – Bloomberg: BMW Board Member Peter Schwarzenbauer says the company isn’t happy with the current state of trade tensions and attitudes towards borders.
- Top Asian News 9:51 am GMT – Yahoo: The arrest of former Nissan Motor Co. … 2017: Ghosn hands over presidency and chief executive post at Nissan to Hiroto Saikawa.
- Toyota to add EV to European lineup in 2021 – Automotive News: Toyota aims to sell an electric vehicle in Europe by 2021 and has identified SUVs and vans as the sectors that it believes will be most …
- Fund sector needs Whitehall changes to make apprenticeships work – FT: Today, the best apprenticeships rival the best universities: securing an apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover can be more competitive than getting into …
- Malaysian opposition forms alliance in new challenge to Mahathir – Nikkei:
- Singapore’s Grab Raises $1.5 Billion From SoftBank Fund – Bloomberg: Leading Southeast Asian ride-hailing provider Grab raised about $1.5 billion from SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund, bankrolling its effort to expand …
- Japanese media report that Nissan Motor’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, has been released on … – Washington Post: Japanese media report that Nissan Motor’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, has been released on bail. Copyright 2019 The Associated …
- Ride-hailing firm Grab considers raising more funds after $4.5 billion financing round – CNBC: Grab is considering raising more funds from strategic investors, the president of Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing firm said, after raking in over $4.5 …
- Breakingviews – Nio’s right place, right time may be short-lived – Reuters: Automaker Nio is on a roll, delivering … subsidies, and from drivers’ enthusiasm for premium electric cars.
- Prosecutors Don’t Plan to Charge Uber in Self-Driving Car’s Fatal Accident – New York Times: Arizona prosecutors said Tuesday that they had not found evidence to charge Uber with a crime in connection with an accident in which one of its …
- Exclusive: Grab considers raising more funds after $4.5 billion financing round – Reuters: Grab is considering raising more funds from strategic investors, the president of Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing firm said, after raking in over $4.5 billion in the region’s largest private financing round that included SoftBank’s Vision Fund.
- New wings, fresh faces and shiny tyres – Reuters: The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with … The aim is to make the air less choppy for a car following in the wake of …
- Analysis | How Tata Can Keep Its Hold on Jaguar Land Rover – Washington Post: It’s time for the Indian conglomerate’s holding company to go public. A $10 billion overseas IPO could kill many birds with one stone.
- Bail for Ghosn-but Justice? – WSJ: Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan CEO arrested at a Tokyo airport last November, is finally being released on $9 million in bail. It’s a step forward for …
- From $22 an hour to $11: GM job cuts in Ohio show a hot economy is still leaving parts of America behind – Washington Post: From $22 an hour to $11: GM job cuts in Ohio show a hot economy is still leaving parts of America behind The Washington PostLORDSTOWN, Ohio – Scott Mezzapeso had to do something last month he never imagined: call his ex-wife and warn her that he might…
- Arizona prosecutor says Uber not criminally liable in crash – Washington Post: An Arizona prosecutor has determined that Uber is not criminally liable in a crash last year in which one of its self-driving SUV …
- Uber and Lyft are losing money. At some point, we’ll pay for it. – Washington Post: I had my own such moment a couple of years back when I started hearing people say they were selling their cars because “it’s cheaper to take Uber …
- Ford expands F-series lineup with first new nameplate in more than 20 years – Automotive News: The F-600, available in the middle of next year, will become the largest Super Duty offering.
- How Tata Can Keep Its Hold on Jaguar Land Rover – Bloomberg: It’s time for the Indian conglomerate’s holding company to go public. A $10 billion overseas IPO could kill many birds with one stone.