- Subaru Says Its Cars and Fabric Softener Don’t Mix – WSJ: The auto maker said it received complaints about the issue as early as 2013 and realized it could be caused by the presence of silicon gas in the …
- Elon Musk Cuts Tesla Jobs for the Third Time Since Saying Never Again – Bloomberg: When the chief executive officer announced plans to dismiss about 9 percent of the electric-car maker’s workforce in June, he wrote in an internal …
- Maruti Suzuki February sales fall amid subdued India car demand – Nikkei: The industry’s woes were reflected in the poor financial performance of top Indian car makers in October-December. Maruti Suzuki’s net income fell …
- Fixing Michigan’s crumbling roads: What about the heavy trucks? – Freep: If road wear-and-tear were the only measure of how much a type of vehicle should pay, trucks would have to pick up nearly the entire cost of road …
- DealBook Briefing: Tesla’s $35,000 Car Will Cost the Company – New York Times: DealBook Briefing: Tesla”s $35,000 Car Will Cost the Company New York TimesThe automaker’s long-held plan to sell a cheap electric car will require cost cutting and a descent into unprofitability.
- Which company has the right to use the Hispano Suiza name? – Autocar: Two companies, one from Switzerland and one from Spain, claim to have the trademark for the historic Spanish luxury brand, but only one of them can be correct Two companies, one from Switzerland and one from Spain, claim to have the trademark for the…
- Tesla: ‘Surprise! You’re fired!’ – FT: Elon Musk told us big things were coming at 2pm pacific standard time yesterday. And the electric car maker’s website added to the tension, adopting …
- NASA needs SpaceX to prove it can fly astronauts safely. Saturday’s test flight is called a ‘crucial … – Washington Post: And even NASA, one of his most ardent supporters, is reviewing the safety culture at SpaceX after Elon Musk smoked a joint on a podcast.
- Blame Hubris for Jaguar Land Rover’s Misfire – Bloomberg: The iconic U.K. carmaker has plowed billions of dollars into the future, defying the deteriorating state of its current health.
- Lyft Poised to Take IPO Fast Lane Ahead of Uber – Bloomberg: The smaller of the two biggest U.S. ride-hailing companies is expected to publicly submit its IPO application to regulators as soon as Friday. That will …
- Tata Explores Options for Struggling Jaguar Land Rover – Bloomberg: The Indian conglomerate’s Mumbai-listed automotive arm, Tata Motors Ltd., currently … Read a Bloomberg Businessweek story on China’s car market …
- VW’s Seat says Geneva EV concept will showcase self-driving and connectivity tech – Automotive News: Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand, Seat, will preview its first full-electric car with a concept at the Geneva auto show. The el-Born will highlight …
- Seat’s 202bhp el-Born is brand’s first bespoke EV – Autocar: Closely related to Volkswagen’s ID, the “sporty” hatchback concept is 95% production ready Seat has unveiled its first bespoke electric car, the el-Born, with a 202bhp motor, range of up to 261 miles – and the promise that it will offer a “sporty”…
- India’s Tata Motors denies reports of JLR unit sake sale – Reuters: India’s Tata Motors Ltd is exploring options for its luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc, including a potential stake sale, according to two media …
- Tata Motors exploring options for JLR unit: Bloomberg – Reuters: India’s Tata Motors Ltd is exploring options for its luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc, including a potential stake sale, Bloomberg Quint reported
- New Renault chairman said to plan changes to post-Ghosn board – Automotive News: He is under pressure to make changes following the indictment of his predecessor — who also led alliance partner Nissan — in Japan on alleged …
- European Stocks Rise as Automaker, Luxury Shares Climb on China – Bloomberg: European equities climbed at the open as a rebound in China manufacturing index buoyed automaker and luxury shares.
- An Army of Insane Supercars Is About to Invade the Geneva Motor Show – Bloomberg: Italy’s dual pride and joys-Ferrari and Lamborghini-will each bring supercars to Geneva, though they’ll likely be divided in purpose. Ferrari has …
- France’s Faurecia to buy Clarion, launch business group in Japan – Reuters: French auto equipment supplier Faurecia SA said on Friday shareholders of Japan’s Clarion Co Ltd have tendered 95.28 percent of the car …
- The car industry gears up for an electrified Geneva Motor Show – Yahoo: Geneva Autoshow, which starts 7 March, is a major showcase for car companies’ electric and hybrid visions.
- Ola’s electric mobility unit raises $56 million in first funding round – Reuters: Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd, a company backed by Indian ride-hailing platform Ola, said on Friday it raised 4 billion rupees ($56.4 million) in a funding round led by several of Ola’s early investors including Tiger Global and Matrix India.
- Here’s Everything That Just Went Down at Tesla – Bloomberg: Tesla boosted this vehicle’s range by 15 miles through a software update to 325 miles. The price of the dual motor all-wheel drive version dropped to …
- 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen announced with 1005bhp – Autocar: The rear of Hispano Suiza Cars’ 1005bhp electric grand tourer, the Carmen Revived luxury brand has partially revealed a £1.3m electric grand tourer and detailed its technical specification A company aiming to revive the historic Hispano Suiza luxury…
- This is the biggest flop car launch in India – Yahoo: The biggest flop car of recent times is the Renault Captur, an SUV crossover. Launched with much fanfare, it has been a disaster of sorts – probably …
- This Is How the Palladium Boom Comes to an End – Bloomberg: a sister-metal to platinum that’s used mostly in car catalytic … On the demand side, tightening auto-emissions rules are requiring larger … Chief Executive Officer Nico Muller told Felix Njini of Bloomberg News Thursday.
- Can you guess how many Lamborghinis there are in India? – Yahoo: Currently that means Lamborghini leads the super sports car segment in India by a big margin and has raced ahead of its arch-rival, Ferrari, in this …
- Some Uber, Lyft Drivers to Get Stock in IPOs – WSJ: Uber and Lyft are planning to give some drivers the chance to take part in their initial public offerings, a rare move that would grant them access to two of the most hotly anticipated IPOs ever.
- SpaceX Prepares Capsule for Humans – WSJ: A SpaceX flight set for early Saturday won”t include crew but will test hardware reliability of the Crew Dragon capsule, as the U.S. tries to get back into the business of transporting astronauts into space.
- Automakers push for mpg deal between Trump and California – Detroitnews: Automakers want contentious relations between the Trump administration and California to heal enough for a deal on nationwide gas-mileage rules
- Tesla debuts $35,000 Model 3, sees loss in first quarter – Reuters: Tesla Inc said on Thursday it would not be profitable in the first quarter, as it offered for the first time a $35,000 version of its Model 3 sedan and said its global sales would now be online-only, steps designed to increase demand and cut overhead…
- McLaren Automotive CEO Sees No IPO In Next 24 Months – Bloomberg: Mike Flewitt, chief executive officer at McLaren Automotive, discusses the opening of his latest showroom, his China and Hong Kong business, how …
- Elon Musk just sent this memo to employees about the cheaper Model 3 and store closures – CNBC: Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent an email to employees on Thursday night explaining the company’s decision to reduce headcount in its sales and marketing divisions.
- Tesla to drop stores for online sales only – Automotive News: Tesla said it will largely abandon its long-controversial retail model of factory-owned stores, turning instead to an equally radical model for selling vehicles – online sales only.
- Musk Makes Yet Another 2019 Forecast: Up to 600000 Cars – Bloomberg: Elon Musk has adjusted his vehicle-production forecast for Tesla Inc.-again. Tesla will make between 420,000 and 600,000 cars in 2019, the chief …
- How the Cobalt Market Fell Victim to the Allure of Electric Cars – Bloomberg: Automakers are still planning to roll out electric-car models and Glencore could start clearing its cobalt backlog in 2020, by which time car sales should …
- Tesla Speeds Up! Why Aren’t You Thrilled? – Washington Post: Well, it’s here. Tesla Inc.’s $35,000 Model 3 went on sale Thursday afternoon in typical fashion: teased on Twitter, announced by CEO Elon Musk and …
- The Scary Side of Tesla’s Big Reveal – WSJ: Tesla said on Thursday it is, at long last, unveiling its standard range Model 3 sedan for $35,000 before incentives-a price the company first promised …
- Tesla Unveils $35000 Model 3s, Will Shutter Most of Its Retail Stores – Fortune: Tesla delivered news Thursday that many consumers have long awaited: The automaker is finally offering a version of the Tesla 3 sedan priced at …
- Elon Musk Switches Lawyers While Facing SEC Contempt Motion – Bloomberg: Elon Musk, who faces an SEC request that a judge find him in contempt of court for his tweets, seems to be switching legal horses in midstream.