- Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars, but critics call it hype – Detroitnews: Company is set to show off technology to push vehicles closer to full autonomy Monday
- Tesla downgraded at Evercore on slowing demand across all models – CNBC: Evercore downgraded Tesla to “underperform” from “in-line” on Monday, citing concerns on the decline in demand for the electric cars across all models.
- Telsa Talks Self-Driving Cars, Earnings Heat Up, and More to Know on Stocks for Monday – Barrons: Don’t forget, Tesla (TSLA) hosts an investor event to review its autonomous … Halliburton reported 23 cents in adjusted earnings per share and $5.7 …
- Tesla’s Musk takes on Panasonic in a rare public battle with a key supplier – Latimes: Elon Musk has engaged in Twitter spats with a long line of folks, from rival automakers to short sellers and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Musk takes on key supplier Panasonic in rare public battle – Automotive News:
- Former Nissan boss indicted on fourth charge – Reuters: A Tokyo court says Japanese prosecutors have indict former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn on a charge of aggravated breach of trust, bringing a fourth charge …
- Factbox: Elon Musk on Tesla’s self-driving capabilities – Reuters: Tesla Inc will focus on its autonomous driving system when it hosts its investor day on Monday.
- Tesla takes a short seller to court, claiming he’s stalking – Automotive News: Tesla persuaded a state court judge to issue a temporary restraining order requiring the man to stay at least 100 yards away from its factory and employees.
- Huawei says it has launched world’s first 5G auto hardware – Automotive News: It’s a sign of the company’s growing ambitions to become a key supplier to the sector for self-driving technology.
- Nissan to reject new integration proposal from Renault – Nikkei – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co Ltd will reject a management integration … The alliance between Renault and Nissan was first set up in 1999 and was …
- Renault launches new Nissan integration bid – Nikkei: Renault, which relies on Nissan for revenue and technology, has long sought to … Senard took over following the exit of Carlos Ghosn, who led both …
- Tesla to Talk Up Future Potential as Market Awaits Report Card – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc. investors might be eagerly awaiting the company’s first-quarter results, but the electric-vehicle maker is looking further into the future.
- Lebanese Firm Said to Link Nissan, Renault Cash to Ghosn’s Son – Bloomberg: Lebanese Firm Said to Link Nissan, Renault Cash to Ghosn’s Son … The architect behind what is the world’s biggest auto alliance, Ghosn has denied …
- Lyft Seen Continuing to Struggle as Analyst Quiet Period Ends – Bloomberg: Lyft’s share price has dropped nearly 19 percent since debuting late last month, prompting some investors to sue the company, alleging the …
- Why the Uber, Lyft IPOs May Lead to Higher Fares – WSJ: Uber and Lyft have battled each other for years in a price war that wildly undercut taxicab fares, thanks to billions of dollars in venture capital that …
- Tesla investigates video of parked Model S exploding in Shanghai – Reuters: * Incident comes as Tesla is trying to drive sales in China (Adds a separate Nio incident)
- Podcast: An 18% Drop for Tesla This Year, and Two More Numbers to Know – Barrons: The electric car maker has two important events this week. Today, it is hosting an investor event to talk about its progress toward self-driving auto …
- Ghosn lawyer requests bail after ex-Nissan chairman indicted for fourth time – Reuters: Japanese prosecutors indicted Carlos Ghosn on Monday on another charge of aggravated breach of trust, a Tokyo court said, the fourth charge against the former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman which his lawyers met immediately with a bail request.
- Analysis | Why Ghosn’s Back in Jail and What It Says About Japan – Washington Post: Carlos Ghosn was a jet-setting captain of industry, the brash superhero who helped save both Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. To the shock of many, he was …
- Ford counts on hybrids to comply with stricter European emission targets – Automotive News: Ford of Europe will not need big numbers of full-electric cars to comply with the new EU target because of its offensive in hybrid vehicles, Steve …
- Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars amid skepticism – Washington Post: Tesla CEO Musk is expected to provide a deeper look into the company’s self-driving technology but experts are skeptical it can do what he says.
- View Photos of the Vonnen Porsche 911 Hybrid – Yahoo: With the knowledge that Porsche has baked a hybrid variant into the product plan of the latest 992-generation Porsche 911, the electrical whine and additional …
- Ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn applies for bail over latest indictment – Reuters: Carlos Ghosn on Monday applied for bail following his latest indictment over aggravated breach of trust, as the former Nissan Motor Co chairman fights his fourth indictment over financial misconduct.
- Japanese Prosecutors Bring New Charge Against Carlos Ghosn – New York Times: Japanese prosecutors on Monday formally charged Carlos Ghosn, the former head of the Nissan-Renault auto alliance, with breach of trust, …
- Toyota to supply fuel cell vehicle parts to China’s BAIC affiliate – Nikkei:
- Carlos Ghosn Indicted on New Charges of Misappropriating Funds – WSJ: TOKYO-Carlos Ghosn was indicted Monday on charges that he misappropriated Nissan Motor Co. NSANY 1.17% funds, clearing the way for him to …
- Ex-Nissan Chairman Ghosn indicted on aggravated breach of trust charge – Reuters: Japanese prosecutors indicted former Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Monday on a charge of aggravated breach of trust, a Tokyo court said, bringing a fourth charge against him on the day his detention period was set to expire.
- Tesla investigating video of parked Model S exploding in Shanghai – Reuters: U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla Inc on Monday said it has sent a team to investigate a video on Chinese social media which showed a parked Tesla Model S car exploding, the latest in a string of fire incidents involving Tesla’s cars.
- Ghosn Indicted on New Charges by Prosecutors, TBS and Kyodo Say – Bloomberg: Carlos Ghosn was indicted on new breach of trust charges, Japanese broadcaster TBS and Kyodo News said, the most serious allegations yet against the …
- Nissan Files Criminal Complaint Against Ghosn for Use of Company Funds – Bloomberg: Nissan Motor Co. filed a criminal complaint against former Chairman Carlos Ghosn for allegedly using company funds for his personal use.
- 2020 Mercedes GLS flagship gets more room, power – Automotive News: Mercedes-Benz’s flagship SUV is getting a sweeping … Speaking to Automotive News ahead of the show, incoming Daimler CEO Ola …
- Penske to add more used-only stores – Automotive News: The used-vehicle superstores generated $1.27 billion in revenue in 2018 … Car People, a used-car superstore company in the U.K. with four stores.
- Mercedes squeezes another small crossover into its lineup – Automotive News: Last week on the eve of the Shanghai auto show, Mercedes introduced the … “The GLB is a new family member of our compact platform,” Daimler’s …
- Bin-Nun: It’s about freedom of movement – Automotive News: The self-driving car is an incredible innovation that is being brought forth by the confluence of fundamental breakthroughs and a broad range of …
- Porsche eyes cooperation with Chinese technology giants – Detroitnews: Sports car maker develops country-specific features for voice recognition, navigation and WeChat messaging service
- Jaguar design guru gets touchy about big screens – Detroitnews: If you’re driving 80-90 miles an hour you don’t want to be flipping around an iPad looking to move your door mirrors”
- Tech start-up tries remote-control trucks – Detroitnews: The heavy equipment operator of the future could be more gamer than Teamster
- A Subaru park in Manhattan – Automotive News: Subaru of America just managed to make it look like one with its 10,000-square-foot New York auto show display. Instead of its traditional stand, …
- U.S. ultimatum to Chrysler was not coercion, Rattner testifies – Automotive News: The former head of the White House’s auto rescue task force says the government was Chrysler’s savior, not its boss.
- Buick dealers will get an extra helping of Encore – Automotive News: U.S. dealers will get a chance to sell the Encore GX small crossover shown in Shanghai last week.
- Lincoln reimagined as a ‘luxury boutique’ – Automotive News: Lincoln has spent the better part of this decade transforming its lineup and rebooting its brand identity. Its next challenge: Not messing it up.
- Which Munoz will show up at Hyundai? – Automotive News: Will the Korean automaker get the same Nissan officer who pushed volume into crowded showrooms or a more nuanced leader in tune with retailers’ needs for profitability and long-term brand value?
- 2019 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Difference in 2020 Subaru Outback ‘is on the inside’ – Automotive News: The 2020 Outback follows the script of other recent Subaru redesigns: no big changes to the exterior. But it’s a different story under the hood and in the cabin.
- A new chapter opens at Hyundai for Jose Munoz – Automotive News: Jose Munoz comes to Hyundai with a reputation for being the architect of Nissan’s brand-destroying stair-step incentives. He has a lot to prove to his new …
- 2019 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Audi R8 supercar, TT coupe take different paths – Automotive News: The latest updates to Audi’s two high-performance twin- seaters – the 2020 R8 V-10-powered supercar and the more diminutive four-cylinder-powered 2019 TT …
- Autonomous diving debate PRO: Chris Urmson says 40,000 traffic deaths cannot be an accepted status quo – Automotive News: In America about 40000 people die on America’s roads every year. Where’s the outrage?
- Crossovers star in 2 auto shows in 1 week – Automotive News: It’s not every auto show season that two major shows are going on at the same week. But there was a common thread between the shows in Shanghai and New …
- 2019 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Small Hyundai Venue aims to offer style and economy – Automotive News: Having recently launched the big, cushy three-row Palisade, Hyundai is now balancing its utility offerings with the subcompact Venue for shoppers on tighter …
- All-New Hyundai Sonata Arrives at 2019 New York Auto Show – Yahoo: The all-new Hyundai Sonata has arrived at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, just over a month after it was launched in its home market of …
- Musk Steps Up Panasonic Battery Spat – Bloomberg: Elon Musk is in a rare public spat with Tesla’s largest supplier, Panasonic. In an April 14th tweet, Musk responded to a report that Tesla and Panasonic …
- Global automakers seek to make China electric vehicle export hub – FT: Global automakers are pushing forward with plans to use China as an … Hybrid carmaker Lynk & Co, which is backed by Chinese automaker Geely, sold … was eased because Brilliance is one of China’s weaker car companies, with …
- Tesla Investigating Incident of Car Catching Fire in Shanghai – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc. said it’s looking into a fire in Shanghai involving one of its vehicles after a video of a car bursting into flames was circulated on social media in China.
- For These Singaporeans, Life Without Ride-hailing Would Be Nearly Impossible – Yahoo: The apps we use become part of who we are. The post For These Singaporeans, Life Without Ride-hailing Would Be Nearly Impossible appeared first …
- Tesla says investigating incident of parked car exploding in Shanghai – Reuters: U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc on Monday said it had sent a team to investigate a video on Chinese social media which showed a parked Tesla car exploding.