- Schaeffler Automotive chief foresees big gains from electrified drivetrains – Automotive News: Until the middle of last year, it looked as if we would see a very quick progression from combustion cars straight to battery-electric vehicles, but we are …
- Skoda Octavia extends Europewide appeal, increasing pressure on VW Golf – Automotive News: Look down the best-sellers lists by European country for 2018 and after the Volkswagen Golf, one model stands out: the Skoda Octavia. Skoda’s …
- Tesla to raise prices on cars in inventory 3% next month – Automotive News:
- Uber said to prepare $3B offer for Dubai rival – Automotive News:
- Tesla analyst cuts Model 3 forecast, now sees bear market in stock ahead – CNBC: Lackluster demand and overseas Model 3 delivery problems will weigh on Tesla’s first-quarter earnings results when the company reports in April, RBC Capital …
- Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato To Accompany DB4 Zagato Recreations – Yahoo: The Aston Martin DB4 Zagato is an Aston Martin legend, with the design highlighted as one of the most beautiful cars the British marque has ever …
- What First Responders Don’t Know About Fiery Electric Vehicles – Bloomberg: After an out-of-control Tesla Model S plowed into a stand of palm trees on a highway median outside Fort Lauderdale last month, police rushed to put …
- Daimler to decide Smart future by year-end, report says – Automotive News: Daimler will decide on the future of its money-losing Smart brand by the end of this … Daimler, which sells the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands, is losing … with the Renault Twingo minicar but Renault is considering pulling out of …
- Jeep Sends a Gladiator Into Battle Against Pickups – Bloomberg: That’s why those of us not in pickup trucks are increasingly driving small, round SUVs powered by four-cylinders-sexified turtles, as my colleague …
- Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato: ultra-exclusive special revealed – Autocar: Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato Detailed renderings show style off heavily restyled DBS Superleggera, which will only be sold as part of a £6 million pair Aston Martin has released the first detailed renderings of the new DBS GT Zagato, a limited-run…
- UK satellite operator Inmarsat agrees $3.4bn takeover by consortium – Guardian: The company has struggled in recent years, however, and faces mounting competition from rivals including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Richard …
- View Photos of the Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato – Yahoo: We told you about Aston’s plans for a Zagato-themed two-for-one offer late last year, and now the British sports-car maker has released some renderings to hint …
- Karnataka lets off Ola with a fine – Reuters: The southern Indian state of Karnataka slapped a 1.5 million-rupee ($21,754) fine on ride-hailing service Ola on Monday for running motorcycle taxis without permission and revoked an earlier suspension on its licence.
- India’s Karnataka state lets off Ola with a fine – Reuters: The southern Indian state of Karnataka slapped a 1.5 million-rupee ($21,754) fine on ride-hailing service Ola on Monday for running motorcycle taxis without permission and revoked an earlier suspension on its licence.
- Why the EU should rethink 2030 CO2 targets – Automotive News: The European Union should rethink its CO2 reduction strategy because the target set for 2030 seriously risks undermining mobility for the masses. The EU …
- Britain’s Inmarsat Satellite Group Going Private in $3.4 Billion Deal – Bloomberg: … competition from traditional rivals such as ViaSat Inc. and newer challengers including Richard Branson-backed OneWeb and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
- Brexit Sparks a Full-Blown Business Emergency – Bloomberg: Britain has been famously relaxed about foreign ownership of its manufacturers. But Brexit drives a truck through its decades-old approach.
- Indonesia to fix motorbike ride-hailing rates; may hurt Grab, Go-Jek – Reuters: Indonesian authorities mandated on Monday that ride-hailing motorcycle service providers will only be able to charge rates …
- This Company Is Turning $27000 Cars Into $1 Million Collectibles – Bloomberg: Rod Emory and Jonathan Ward’s small shops do beaucoup business on Porsches and trucks, respectively, and others have made one-off, reimagined …
- Volvo chief warns against ‘irresponsible’ self-driving roll-out – FT: Volvo chief warns against ‘irresponsible” self-driving roll-out Financial TimesHåkan Samuelsson says premature launch risks ‘best life-saver’ in car history.
- Stalled by US, Chinese automakers go everywhere else – Automotive News: Lynk & CO, whose products share a platform with the Volvo XC40, will launch sales in Western Europe in the first half of 2020, Geely President An …
- Volvo cars to slow or stop drunk or dangerous drivers – Detroitnews: Cameras and sensors will detect impaired or distracted drivers
- BMW to start production of Minis in the UK this year – Detroitnews: An electric Mini model will be built in the U.K. even as carmakers grapple with the implications Brexit
- Fiat Chrysler recall could send palladium price soaring – Detroitnews: FCA will replace the catalytic converters of 862,520 vehicles, boosting demand for the precious metal
- Nissan cuts China sales outlook as car market sputters – Detroitnews: CEO of Japanese carmaker looks to put profitability before growth
- How the UK is falling behind in the global electric car race – FT: How the UK is falling behind in the global electric car race Financial TimesIn the global electric car race, Britain is struggling to keep up with its rivals. *Fresh* investment is dwindling as manufacturers prioritise their home markets to …
- Porsche sketches a future built of brick and mortar – Automotive News:
- Lotus positions itself for life after Brexit – Automotive News:
- Ford breaks with tradition in CFO hire – Automotive News: Ford’s CFO role has been held for the past half-century by a series of company veterans, but will now go to a tech-minded outsider.
- FCA powertrain chief Lee retires after 41 years – Automotive News: Bob Lee, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ top powertrain executive, didn’t have the budget of his counterparts at General Motors and Ford Motor Co. But he got a lot out of what he spent on the company’s engines and transmissions.
- Porsche car dealerships to the max – Automotive News: Just opened in Southern California this month, Porsche Palm Springs is the first store out of the chute for Destination Porsche, the new design plan for the …
- Mann leaving Mitsubishi with Ghosn’s plan unfinished – Automotive News: Trevor Mann’s departure as COO of Mitsubishi underscores the amount of unfinished business remaining to be done at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi now that its …
- Detroit wasn’t much help with Tesla Roadster – Automotive News: Detroit wasn’t much help in the early days of the development of the Tesla Roadster, writes on Automotive News reader in a letter to the editor.
- Mandate safety devices on vehicles – Automotive News: The auto industry should be required to install existing life-saving devices, like automatic braking systems, on all vehicles. The public shouldn’t have to wait for …
- Flat Rock flip-flop a sign of the times – Automotive News: DETROIT – EV, AV, EV. Ford Motor Co. has changed its mind twice about what kinds of vehicles will roll out of its plant in Flat Rock, Mich., within the next few …
- UAW, automakers could lead opioid fight – Automotive News: Almost lost in all the fighting words from UAW leaders this month was a cry for help from the factory floor: UAW members want their leaders and the automakers …
- Supplier Vulog provides technology for car-sharing – Automotive News: Fast-growing supplier Vulog offers products and services to help companies launch car-sharing or short-term rental businesses. The 12-year-old company’s …
- Chief executives should welcome an end to the era of ‘authenticity’ – FT: Elon Musk’s bold declaration last year via Twitter that he had “funding secured” for a buyout of Tesla, the carmaker he heads, triggered instant …
- Go beyond valuations when analysing ‘death or glory’ disrupters – FT: These have valued the ride-hailing business at six times or nine times 2017 sales, depending which version of the truth you prefer to believe.
- Fake Chinese Range Rovers Barred in Rare Mainland Court Victory – Bloomberg: The Beijing Chaoyang District Court also ruled that Jaguar Land Rover be paid compensation, the company said, without giving an amount.
- BMW to start production of electric Minis in the UK this year – Detroitnews: An electric Mini model will be built in the U.K. even as carmakers grapple with the implications Brexit
- Is point-0-5 drunk driving? Proposed law says yes – Detroitnews: HB 4420-2 also would increase penalties for drunk drivers and mandate ignition interlocks for anyone … “I can’t wait for self-driving cars,” he said.
- Gig economy workers gain security, but at what cost? – Detroitnews: Depending on how the state legislature acts, employment experts say the decision likely will require a range of businesses – from ride-hailing …
- Retooling retailing – Automotive News: Salespeople commonly using virtual reality and other high-tech tools to interact with shoppers in the showroom might be years down the road. But consumer …
- Want to engage buyers? There’s an app for that – Automotive News: Infiniti is one of a growing number of car brands exploring new technology tools for dealers in showrooms, hoping to better engage younger consumers.
- Diving into digital – Automotive News: Auto dealerships face a challenge: They have to put the digital retailing system in place, market it to consumers and change the culture in-store.
- Time for no-haggle? – Automotive News: “The big shift in the car-buying process is when consumers submit a deal online or get to the point where they want to come into the dealership for a …
- Tesla’s digital voyage – Automotive News: Or Tesla’s move may be a flailing swing from a niche car company, one in the throes of a cost-cutting strategy, and a move that sends few ripples …
- New-vehicle subscription services are off to a rocky start, but they still have a future – Automotive News: The Book by Cadillac vehicle subscription *service* had skittered along for more than a year when General Motors executives shuttered the venture in…
- O’Brien, Winters take titles at US Alpine Championships – Washington Post: Luke Winters and Nina O’Brien won slalom titles at the 2019 U.S. Alpine Championship on Sunday at Waterville …
- JLR triumphs over Chinese Evoque knock-off – Autocar:
- For Trump supporters, Mueller report ‘sticks it to the haters’ – Reuters: Retired Ford assembly plant worker and Donald Trump supporter Henry Thompson was giddy as he listened to a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report on TV at a Dearborn, Michigan, diner on Sunday.
- Jaguar J-Pace to arrive in 2021 as flagship SUV – Autocar: The 2021 Jaguar J-Pace as imagined by Autocar Electric rear axle and all-new platform for spacious and dynamic new luxury model Jaguar”s upcoming J-Pace flagship SUV will be one of the first electrified models built on an all-new Jaguar Land Rover…
- Opinion: why Jaguar Land Rover faces tough times – Autocar: Fifth-generation Range Rover launch means a factory refit is imminent A 35% shortfall in China last year and poor reliability ratings across the board mean the company has a lot of ground to regain JLR”s running annual results in February were hardly…
- Tesla to Raise Prices on All Inventory Cars by ~3% April 1: Musk – Bloomberg: Prices on all Tesla inventory cars worldwide will rise by about 3% on midnight April 1, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet. Price changes to be effective …
