- Tesla’s Model 3 Puts BMW, Daimler On Notice: Geneva Show Update – Bloomberg: BMW AG will check its position “month by month” as the word’s second-largest maker of luxury cars tries to keep pace with Tesla Inc.’s top-selling …
- Toyota Is Latest Automaker to Raise Alarm Over a No-Deal Brexit – Fortune: In the latest Brexit-related threat from the auto industry, Toyota has warned that it may not be able to build new models in the U.K. in the event of a …
- Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: Alphabet, Tesla, Ingersoll-Rand, Tyson Foods, Aurora … – CNBC: Much of the bull narrative has rested on Tesla being the next Apple, selling high-volume EVs at premium price point and at high gross margins, in part …
- Fiat Chrysler outlines big plans for electric Jeeps and Ram pickup trucks – CNBC: The automaker is making its most significant commitment yet to adding electric vehicles to its lineup, starting with at least four new Jeep plug-in hybrids.
- Tesla store employees reportedly blindsided by closure plan – Automotive News: Many sales personnel found out about the decision when Tesla published a public blog post last week, sources told Bloomberg.
- Updated Kia Niro sports fresh design, new technology for 2019 – Autocar: Always-connected Hybrid and PHEV crossovers also gain uprated active safety systems from e-Niro Revised versions have appeared at the Geneva motor show, adding greater connectivity and a tweaked exterior design to the hybrid crossover. Both the hybrid…
- BMW could shift some engine production out of UK: board member – Reuters: BMW may move some engine production out of Britain to Austria in the event of an uncontrolled exit from the European Union by the UK, BMW board member Peter Schwarzenbauer said on Tuesday.
- Electrified Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer makes Geneva debut – Autocar: Crossover SUV to get 4WD plug-in hybrid powertrain for over 400 miles of range between fuel fill-ups Mitsubishi”s vision of its electrified future, the Engelberg Tourer, has been revealed in Geneva. Named after a Swiss ski resort, the SUV concept is…
- Electrified Mitsubishi Engleberg Tourer makes Geneva debut – Autocar: Crossover SUV to get 4WD plug-in hybrid powertrain for over 400 miles of range between fuel fill-ups Mitsubishi”s vision of its electrified future, the Engelberg Tourer, has been revealed in Geneva. Named after a Swiss ski resort, the SUV concept is…
- Mitsubishi Just Started Testing a 90-Seat Passenger Plane – Fortune: In may not be too long before airline passengers board a Mitsubishi jet, rather than a Boeing or Airbus. The Japanese conglomerate announced …
- VW signs EV startup as first partner for MEB electric platform – Automotive News: Fast-growing e.GO Mobile will use MEB to “bring e-vehicles to market that complement Volkswagen’s model offering,” the automaker said.
- Electric Fiat 500 to launch at Geneva 2020 – Autocar: Fiat has been toying with the idea of an electric 500 since 2011 Next-generation Fiat 500 will get a full electric variant, while the maker brings back the 500 Giardiniera estate The first full electric Fiat 500 city car will be launched at the Geneva…
- Renault CEO Sees Governance-Compliance Audits Completed in March – Bloomberg: Renault’s new Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard and Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa have said they’re committed to finding a way …
- EU fines duo of auto parts makers in competition investigation – FT: Brussels has fined car parts makers Autolive and TRW €369m for a cartel in the supply of airbags, seat belts and steering wheels to the Volkswagen …
- Audi will expand VW, Porsche collaboration – Automotive News: “We can get better synergies out of the group,” CEO Bram Schot said.
- BMW launches new X3 plug-in hybrid variant – Autocar: Electrified SUV will go on sale later this year, ahead of the arrival of the full electric iX3 in 2020 BMW has unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of the X3 SUV at the Geneva motor show. The new X3 xDrive30e is due to go into production in December this…
- Toyota Joins Rival Carmakers in Sounding Brexit Alarm Bell – Bloomberg: Toyota Motor Corp. has added its voice to warnings about potential Brexit fallout as the deadline for an agreement on the U.K.’s European Union exit …
- German car giants warn Trump’s tariff threat is a ‘critical situation’ for them – CNBC: “Mostly, our premium brands here in Germany are depending on the import … Meanwhile, the BMW CEO said that the auto industry created wealth, …
- Nissan will bring range extending hybrid tech to Europe – Autocar: Nissan announces it will bring its e-Power range extending hybrid system to European markets by 2022, with no plug-in capability Nissan has revealed it will be bringing a range-extending hybrid powertrain, which cannot be plugged into the mains, to…
- Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 sales – Nissan-global: The Nissan LEAF today became the first electric car in history to surpass 400,000 sales, solidifying the model”s leading role in the global shift toward more sustainable mobility. Introduced in 2010 as the world”s first mass-market electric vehicle,…
- Nissan to introduce e-POWER models in Europe – Nissan-global: Embed this cinemagraph on your websiteGENEVA, Switzerland – Nissan today unveiled the IMQ concept crossover, equipped with its award-winning e-POWER system, and announced it will launch the electrified powertrain technology in Europe.The technology…
- Audi’s Q4 e-tron previews entry-level EV – Automotive News: The SUV concept previewing Audi’s entry-level electric car is “as close as you can get” to the look of the production model due in late 2020 …
- China suspends customs clearance for Tesla Model 3 imports – Caixin – Reuters: China’s customs authority has suspended customs clearance procedures for Model 3 cars built by Tesla Inc, the …
- Freshened 2020 Ford Transit gets new engines, awd option – Automotive News: Ford is in the midst of updating all of its commercial vehicles as executives place increased emphasis on profitable nameplates.
- Euro zone business growth sped up but stayed weak in February – Reuters: Euro zone business activity accelerated more than thought last month but remained lacklustre as a pickup in services growth only partially masked a downturn in the bloc’s manufacturing industry, a survey showed on Tuesday.
- Euro zone business growth sped up but stayed weak in Feb – Reuters: Euro zone business activity accelerated more than thought last month but remained lacklustre as a pickup in services growth only partially masked a downturn in the bloc’s manufacturing industry, a survey showed on Tuesday.
- Renault Hasn’t Uncovered Any Governance Issues, CEO Says – Bloomberg: Renault SA Chief Executive Officer Thierry Bollore discusses the company’s internal probe into its jailed former Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn.
- Aston Martin gives Lagonda SUV super yacht styling – Automotive News: It is the second Lagonda concept to be shown by Aston Martin after it unveiled the Vision Concept sedan at the 2018 Geneva show. Aston Martin is …
- BRIEF-L&G Backs Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operator Pod Point – Reuters: LEGAL & GENERAL CAPITAL HAS TAKEN A ROUGHLY 13 PCT STAKE IN UK ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINT OPERATOR POD POINT.
- BMW says Mini output will still be disrupted if Brexit delayed – Reuters: Production of BMW’s Mini will still be disrupted if there is a delay to Brexit, the carmaker’s CEO said on Tuesday, signaling the …
- Peugeot’s Turnaround Guru Tells Car Industry He’s Open for Deals – Bloomberg: Among the scores of auto executives descending on Geneva for the annual car show this week, Carlos Tavares stands out with a blunt message: adapt or …
- Aston Martin’s Lagonda SUV concept to make production in 2022 – Autocar: Lagonda SUV’s bold looks shroud a vast four-seat interior Electric All-Terrain concept will be the Bentley Bentayga rival “for tech entrepeneurs” The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is the second Lagonda concept car unveiled by Aston Martin as part of the…
- Aston Martin unveils V6-powered Vanquish Vision concept – Autocar: Vanquish supercar is due in 2022 priced at about £250,000 Twin-turbocharged, Gaydon-built supercar will take the fight to Ferrari’s F8 Tributo in 2022 This is the Aston Martin Vanquish Vision concept, which closely previews Aston”s all-new mid-engined…
- Vanquish Vision heads up trio of new Aston Martin concepts – Autocar: Vanquish supercar is due in 2022 priced at about £250,000 Mid-mounted V6-powered supercar will take the fight to Ferrari’s F8 Tributo in 2022 This is the Aston Martin Vanquish Vision concept, which closely previews the firm”s all-new mid-engined…
- Alfa Romeo unveils new Tonale PHEV compact SUV – Autocar: Italian firm voews new sub-Stelvio model will offer advanced driving dynamics Alfa Romeo has previewed its first compact SUV with the new Tonale plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the Geneva motor show. The small SUV, which sits below the Stelvio in the…
- Lamborghini’s Next Car Will Be a Hybrid, CEO Domenicali Says – Bloomberg: Stefano Domenicali, chief executive officer at Lamborghini, discusses the shift to hybrid cars, the benefits of using Porsche technology, and …
- Bentley open to EV, fuel cell and synthetic fuel technology – Autocar: British firm evaluating options because it feels current battery-electric technology may not appeal to customers Battery-electric technology may not develop sufficiently to give larger Bentleys the capability needed to appeal to customers, according…
- Subaru’s ‘bolder’ design debuts in Geneva – Automotive News: The Subaru Viziv Adrenaline concept is the first example of a new design philosophy.
- Audi goes on the electric offensive at Geneva Motor Show – Yahoo: There is not an internal combustion engine to be seen on Audi’s stand at the Geneva International Motor Show this year. Like its parent, Volkswagen, …
- Volvo’s first driverless electric bus begins trial in Singapore – CNBC: Sweden’s Volvo Buses began trial services for its first full-sized driverless electric bus in Singapore on Tuesday, in what its president has dubbed “the …
- Surprise McLaren Grand Tourer to be launched later this year – Autocar: A grand tourer is the fourth model to be released as part of McLaren’s Track25 business plan McLaren CEO mike Flewitt confirms it will be linked to Speedtail hypercar, prompting speculation it could be a three-seater McLaren will launch an all-new…
- Electrification Is a Requirement for the Future, Says Toyota’s Van Zyl – Bloomberg: Johan Van Zyl, Europe chief executive officer for Toyota Motor, discusses the electrification push for Toyota, the potential for the hydrogen fuel cell, …
- Maserati’s Geneva stand places emphasis on Italian spirit – Autocar: New Maserati Levante Trofeo Launch Edition in Blu Emozione Matte Italian brand shows special-edition V8-powered SUV alongside 2019 versions of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Granturismo MC with exclusive trims Taking centre stage on Maserati’s Geneva…
- UK new car sales rise 1.4 pct in February – SMMT – Reuters: British new car registrations rose 1.4 percent last month, boosted by rising sales of petrol and alternative-fuelled cars, …
- The Latest: Lamborghini rolls out new convertible – Washington Post: The Latest on the Geneva auto show (all times local):. 10:15 a.m.. Lamborghini is vying for the younger – and decidedly well-heeled …
- Max Verstappen almost didn’t sleep before first Honda F1 engine run – Yahoo: Max Verstappen says he “almost didn’t sleep” before his first experience of Honda’s new Formula 1 engine, and that he has not been so excited “in a …
- New Ssangyong Korando SUV is capable off-roader – Autocar: Styling is influenced by the firm’s Tivoli production model and e-Siv concept Nissan Qashqai rival gets rugged makeover, with full electric version to follow in 2020 The new fourth-generation Ssangyong Korando SUV has made its first public appearance…
- BHP buys stake in Canadian firm that extracts emissions from the air – Reuters: * BHP has goal of net zero emissions by second half of century
- Pal-V Liberty: launch edition of flying car revealed – Autocar: Dutch company PAL-V is selling its three-wheeled Liberty flying car now; it’s equipped with a 99bhp driving engine and a 197bhp flying engine The series production version of the Pal-V Liberty, the world”s first production flying car, has been…
- Four-door Imagine by Kia concept has performance focus – Autocar: Electric model to follow e-Niro and Soul EV onto market in 2021 with 500-mile range The Imagine by Kia concept, revealed at the Geneva motor show, is expected to arrive in production form in 2021 and will lead the way for performance-focused electric…
- New 190mph Porsche 911 Cabriolet makes public debut – Autocar: New soft-top 911 shares its engine range with the new coupe and has a soft-top that can open or close in just 12.0sec Porsche has revealed the second member of its new 992-generation 911 family: the new 911 Cabriolet. The new soft-top Porsche 911…
- Next 5 to 10 years could be ‘really tough’ for our competitors, VW chief says – CNBC: … not only electric drive trends but autonomous driving, connectivity,” Herbert … They also announced plans to work together on autonomous vehicle …
- PSA CEO Tavares said to seek deals after reviving Europe – Automotive News: PSA CEO Carlos Tavares is seeking a deal to expand the automaker’s footprint, Bloomberg reported. Fiat Chrysler is attractive for its exposure to the U.S. and its …
- New Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake arrives with 219bhp – Autocar: Second generation CLA estate will go after younger buyers when it hits UK roads in September Mercedes-Benz”s sharply styled CLA Shooting Brake has returned for a second generation at Geneva, just four years after the original went on sale. The new…
- Ghosn granted bail by Tokyo court – Automotive News: Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa, in a separate interview last week with Shukan Bunshun, acknowledged there was mounting resistance inside Nissan to …
- Germany’s Volkswagen pays employees 4,750 euros bonus for 2018 – Reuters: German carmaker Volkswagen is to pay around 100000 employees on collective wage deals a 2018 bonus of 4750 euros ($5400) each, the largest such payout …
- At $12.5 Million This Bugatti Is the Most Expensive New Car Ever – Bloomberg: For its 110th anniversary, Bugatti has created a jet black rocket it hails as the most expensive car of all time. It wouldn’t look out of place as Star Wars …
- 631bhp Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder debuts – Autocar: Lambo’s follow-up to its updated Huracan coupe makes its first appearance at Geneva Lamborghini has debuted the new Huracán Evo Spyder at the Geneva motor show. The convertible supercar follows the launch of the Huracán Evo, an updated and more…
- Bugatti La Voiture Noire revealed as most expensive new car of all time – Autocar: Sharp styling houses a suitably potent 16-cylinder engine producing nearly 1500bhp One-off homage to Type 57 SC Atlantic costs €11 million, and is already sold Bugatti has revealed the most expensive new car of all time: ‘La Voiture Noire”, a one-off…
- $18.9 Million Bugatti “La Voiture Noire” Is the Most Expensive New Car Ever Sold – Yahoo: A carbon-fiber one-off built for one valued customer, this 1479-hp machine pays tribute to the 110th anniversary of Bugatti with nods to the Type 57.
- Bentley Bentayga Speed is world’s fastest SUV – Autocar: The world’s fastest SUV makes its public debut at the Geneva motor show Performance SUV”s claimed top speed is fractionally higher than that of its Lamborghini Urus rival The Bentley Bentayga Speed has set a record as the world”s fastest SUV, beating…
- Duelling superminis distract from auto industry troubles – Reuters: Two of Europe’s best-selling cars, the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208, go head-to-head at the Geneva motor show on Tuesday, as the auto market they dominate …
- Turkish auto exports not significantly hit if preferential US trade end – Reuters: Turkey’s automotive exports to the United States will not be significantly impacted by a planned move by Washington to end …
- Citroen Ami One concept could be driven without a licence – Autocar: Ami One”s panels are duplicated, side to side, where possible Tiny, low-cost, low-tech EV is designed to be robust for a car-sharing future Citroën’s tiny Ami One city car concept has made its public debut at the Geneva motor show. The Ami One is a…
- Japan court grants bail to former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn after three months in jail – Washington Post: A court in the Japanese capital granted bail to former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Tuesday, after his third request and spending nearly …
- Audi reveals Q4 E-tron electric SUV ahead of 2020 sale – Autocar: MEB-based compact SUV follows full-size E-tron to market with a range of 280 miles Audi”s most prominent debut at this year”s Geneva motor show is the new Q4 E-tron, set to launch late in 2020 as the firm”s fifth electric model. The Q4 arrives about a…
- New Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV to be revealed – Autocar: Italian firm to launch new sub-Stelvio model at the Geneva motor show Alfa Romeo will to reveal a new compact SUV called the Tonale at the Geneva motor show. Italian media suggests the car, which will be revealed at 10am UK time today (Tuesday), will…
- Japanese prosecutors appeal bail decision for former Nissan head Ghosn – Reuters: Japanese prosecutors have appealed the Tokyo District Court’s decision to approve Carlos Ghosn’s request for release from detention on bail, the court said on Tuesday.
- Renault’s new CEO reiterates commitment to alliance partnership – Reuters: Renault’s new CEO, Thierry Bollore, reiterated on Tuesday that all the parties in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance were committed to the deal.
- Nissan IMq concept harnesses e-Power in electrified crossover – Automotive News: Nissan has unveiled a new electrified crossover concept called the IMq that employs the brand”s e-Power hybrid system in a sign of how the trademark technology might be marketed overseas.
- As China’s Economy Slows, Why the World Should Care – Washington Post: Jaguar Land Rover shut a U.K. plant for two weeks in October, blaming sinking demand in China. And the list goes on. Chinese consumers accounted …
- Volvo to test full-size driverless bus in Singapore – Reuters: Sweden’s Volvo Buses and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on Tuesday unveiled a full-size autonomous electric bus for testing this year in …
- Morgan Plus Six is marque’s first all-new model in 19 years – Autocar: 110-year anniversary car makes the switch from V8 power to a BMW turbo six Morgan has unveiled a new £80,000 roadster, called Plus Six, as the first of a planned series of models to use the company”s brand-new ‘wide body” aluminium chassis. The Plus…
- UK car sales rose about 1 percent in February: preliminary data – Reuters: British new car sales rose by around 1 percent last month compared with February 2018, according to preliminary data released by an industry body on Tuesday.
- Third time lucky: Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn wins bail in Japan – Yahoo: Former auto industry titan Carlos Ghosn moved a step closer to … The former head of Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and Renault faces three …
- Japanese court grants bail to ex-Nissan chair Ghosn after more than 3-month detention – Reuters: * Ghosn awaits trial on deferred pay, breach of trust charges
- Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan chairman, granted bail in Japan – Guardian: Carlos Ghosn has been granted bail by a court in Japan, more than three months after the former Nissan chairman was arrested over allegations of …
- Toyota warns on building new models in UK after Brexit – FT: One of Toyota’s top executives has warned a no-deal Brexit would make it “extremely complicated” to build new models at its British plants in the latest …
- Toyota to Debut GR Supra GT4 Concept at Geneva Motor Show – Yahoo: Toyota is scheduled to present the new GR Supra GT4 concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The road-legal racer, according to the Japanese car …
- Japan court OK’s Nissan ex-Chairman Ghosn’s release on bail – Washington Post: The Tokyo District Court approved the release of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn on 1 billion yen ($9 million) bail on Tuesday, …
- The fun and frustration of a Tesla Model 3 owner – Detroitnews: Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne experiences highs of performance and cutting-edge technology, lows of battery range and long service wait-times
- Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Granted Bail Request in Japan – New York Times: Mr. Ghosn, 64, who was until recently head of the alliance that united Nissan Motor, Mitsubishi of Japan and Renault of France, was indicted on …
- Carlos Ghosn Granted Bail by Tokyo Court, Could Be Out as Soon as Tuesday – WSJ: TOKYO-A Tokyo court on Tuesday approved the release of Carlos Ghosn on bail, raising the prospect that the former Nissan Motor Co.
- Tokyo court grants bail to ex-Nissan chair Ghosn after more than 3-month detention – Reuters: A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted bail to Carlos Ghosn, the ousted chairman of Nissan Motor Co Ltd who is fighting charges of financial misconduct, after more than three months in detention, Ghosn’s lawyer said.
- Ghosn release on bail in doubt as prosecutors appeal – Automotive News: The Tokyo District Court has approved bail for indicted former Renault-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who has been held in detention since his Nov. 19 arrest. Prosecutors appealed the decision and it was unclear when Ghosn could be released.
- Tokyo court grants bail to Ghosn after 107 days in jail – Reuters: A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted bail to Carlos Ghosn, the ousted chairman of Nissan Motor Co Ltd who is fighting charges of financial misconduct, after more than three months in detention, Ghosn’s lawyer said.
- Carlos Ghosn granted bail after 107 days in detention – FT: The Tokyo District Court has granted Carlos Ghosn bail after 107 days in detention since the former Nissan chairman was arrested and charged on …
- Carlos Ghosn Wins Bail on Third Try, Could Be Freed Tuesday – Bloomberg: Carlos Ghosn Wins Bail on Third Try, Could Be Freed Tuesday … A Tokyo court approved bail for Carlos Ghosn on his third request, and the jailed car …
- Singapore Is About to Trial Full-Size Driverless Buses – Bloomberg: The country has built a mini town for the testing of driverless vehicles, … Volvo’s first full-sized electric autonomous bus, unveiled in Singapore …
- Elon Musk Blindsided Tesla Staff With Store-Closing Plans – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk caught most employees by surprise with his announcement last week that the electric-car maker would …
- Audi Says US Tariffs on Auto Imports Aren’t a Threat – Bloomberg: Audi says possible U.S. tariffs of 25% on all auto imports are more a challenge than a threat, with China’s growth slowdown more concerning. Daimler …
- The Aston Martin Valkyrie Houses the Ultimate Hybrid Powertrain – Yahoo: Aston Martin certainly means business with its Valkyrie. A lot is at stake with the car’s performance after all, ever since Christian Horner, Red Bull boss …
- Supercars set to invade Geneva Motor Show – Detroitnews: Annual Swiss auto show will be first showcase of the year for the likes of Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Pininfarina
- Volvo Hopes Lowering the Top Speed on Its Cars Will Save Lives – Fortune: If people can’t follow the speed limit, Volvo will at least give them a little less horsepower the next time they step on the gas. The Swedish automaker …
- Japan’s Kyodo News service says a Tokyo court has okayed release of detained Nissan ex … – Washington Post: Japan’s Kyodo News service says a Tokyo court has okayed release of detained Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn on bail. . Copyright …