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- Car-sharing fights grip state legislatures – Automotive News: The main issue in each states’ debate is how to define car-sharing. Car-sharing startups say they aren’t in the auto rental business, but instead act as a facilitator of transactions between people who use their services.
- Ford gives relaunched Escape sleek look, refined cabin in bid for car drivers – CNBC: One of the most important of those debuts will be the next-generation Ford Escape. Ford was a pioneer in the SUV boom with its big Explorer.
- Amazon-backed Rivian spurned GM with plans to build for others – Automotive News:
- 2019 New York motor show: full report and all the new cars – Autocar: 2019 New York motor show News, updates and launches from one of America’s biggest motoring events The New York International Auto Show is home to some of the biggest US-market unveilings, as well as a chance to see some recently revealed European…
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair – Freep: All-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair
- Next-gen Mercedes SL will be “sportier”, says boss – Autocar: How we think the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL will look Eighth generation of the convertible will return to its sporting roots, sharing a new platform with the next AMG GT First prototypes of the next Mercedes SL will be on roads this year, says AMG boss…
- Higher new-vehicle prices are juicing used-car market, study says – Automotive News: As new-vehicle prices rise, more consumers continue to shift to the used-vehicle market, according to Cox Automotive’s latest Car Buyer Journey study.
- Future visions roll into the Shanghai Auto Show – Reuters: The world’s automakers are displaying their most exciting new designs at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, and many are visions of how cars could …
- Sandvik Plays Down Manufacturing-Slump Concerns as Orders Gain – Bloomberg: … is an isolated case, held back by sluggish car sales. Sandvik tools, including drills and milling cutters, are used to make metal components for autos, …
- Europe Sets CO2 Caps for Trucks in Challenge to Daimler, Volvo – Bloomberg: The European Union agreed to impose caps on carbon dioxide from trucks for the first time, stepping up the fight against climate change with a challenge to …
- Japan intervened to stall Nissan-Renault merger, emails show – Automotive News: As Carlos Ghosn pushed to strengthen Nissan’s ties with Renault last year, executives at the Japanese company were secretly working with government officials to defend Nissan’s independence.
- Jaguar shows off high-tech upgrades to classic XE sports car at New York auto show – CNBC: The updated 2020 XE is classic Jaguar. The only thing missing is the old “Leaper” hood ornament, the brand’s namesake cat now located on the middle of the …
- Study shows some drivers for Uber in DC found it ‘unsustainable’ – Washington Post: A Georgetown University study of 40 Uber drivers in the D.C. region released Thursday found some thought the work “unsustainable,” with one-third …
- Toyota unveils new Mazda 2-based Yaris hatchback for US – Autocar:
- China Builds Site to Test Autonomous Cars in Highway Conditions – Bloomberg: China is building its first site to test autonomous cars under highway conditions amid a global shift toward technologically advanced and self-driving …
- Nissan ex-chair Ghosn appeal on extended detention rejected – Washington Post: Japan’s top court has rejected an appeal by former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers against his extended detention after his fourth …
- Daimler to seek 6 bln euros in cost savings at Mercedes – Manager Magazin – Reuters: AfricaDaimler’s CEO designate to seek cost savings – Manager Magazin.
- China EV maker Byton says business as usual despite management upheaval – Reuters: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Byton, which is facing a management shake-up and questions about funding an expansion, said it has received over 50000 …
- Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota winners as EU lawmakers back Wi-Fi-based car standard – Automotive News: The European Commission’s push for a Wi-Fi-based standard for cars backed by Volkswagen, Renault and Toyota took a big step forward on Wednesday after …
- New Daimler boss to make company carbon neutral by 2040 – Manager Magazin – Reuters: AfricaDaimler plans to become a carbon neutral company by 2040, ensuring that all new cars, production methods, and suppliers will work in a way which does not …
- Jaguar’s design boss has a problem with big touch screens in cars – Automotive News: Jaguar’s long-time design boss Ian Callum has a problem with the emergence of giant touch screens in cars, which he says can be difficult to use while driving.
- With Driverless Cars Running Late, a Startup Tries Remote-Control Trucks – Bloomberg: Phantom Auto was founded in 2017 to help bridge the gap between the … else that might fluster the artificial intelligence piloting a driverless car.
- Phantom Auto closes Series A funding, expands plans for remote-controlled autonomous vehicles – CNBC: Phantom Auto, a start-up firm in Mountain View, California developing … of autonomous vehicles could be a key link in the deployment of self-driving …
- Check out BMW’s first electric race car at the Shanghai Auto Show – hot off the tracks – CNBC: Amid the Shanghai Auto Show’s BMW exhibition area, the company’s first electric race car is resting, hot off the tracks. The BMW iFE.18 was launched in Sept.
- Mercedes Benz unveils GLB concept and calls 2019 ‘year of the SUV’ – Reuters: .comMercedes Benz unveiled a new SUV concept at the Shanghai Auto Show for a compact Mercedes GLB, saying the automaker plans to add the new SUV to its …
- Nikkei retreats from 4-1/2-month high; Canon slumps on profit warning – Reuters: Japan’s Nikkei retreated from a 4-1/2-month high … Toyota Motor Corp rose 0.3 percent and Honda Motor Co jumped 1.4 …
- ‘Flying carpet’ automatic parking platforms to free up space and cut costs, Hong Kong’s Urban … – Yahoo: Car platforms resembling flying carpets that automatically park vehicles could cut fees and vastly expand space, Hong Kong’s urban renewal chief …
- Nissan PH Solidifies Market Share Hold, Places Third in Automotive Sales – Yahoo: Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) has continued its winning streak after ending its fiscal year (March 2018) in solidifying a strong third place in terms of vehicle sales …
- Ford, Mahindra to Co-Develop Mid-Size SUV for Emerging Markets – Bloomberg: Ford Motor Co. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. agreed to co-develop a mid-size sports utility vehicle for India and emerging markets in an effort to sustain …
- Mahindra signs deal with Ford Motor to make midsize SUVs in India – Reuters: Automaker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd signed a deal with Ford Motor Co’s Indian unit to jointly develop midsize sports utility vehicles in India, the company said on Thursday.
- Retreat by carmakers drives Hong Kong shares lower – Nikkei: Geely Automobile Holdings fell 4.6%, leading percentage losses on the index, after a 12.8% surge on Wednesday that was trigged by speculation that …
- SoftBank and Toyota to pump $1bn into Uber self-driving unit – Nikkei:
- All-Electric Aston Martin Rapide E Runs on 600 HP – Yahoo: Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, has mentioned in the past that his goal for the car is to “have usable performance for laps of Nürburgring.
- Lyft Investors Sue Over Slump, Claiming IPO Was Overhyped – Bloomberg: The stock sold off sharply amid larger rival Uber Technologies Inc.’s filing for an initial public offering last week, as investors will soon have another …
- Tesla holdings slashed by T. Rowe Price funds in latest cuts by investor – Reuters: T. Rowe Price funds slashed Tesla Inc holdings in the first quarter, data showed on Wednesday, as the institutional investor continued to cut its positions in the …
- Major automakers fear Trump ‘grenade’ – imposing U.S. auto tariffs – Reuters: imposing U.S. auto tariffs Reuters UKMajor automakers are bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy and auto sales, but one big question remains – will President Donald Trump throw a grenade …
- Range Rover Evoque gets a much-needed interior makeover – Detroitnews: The new Evoque channels the look of its larger siblings
- T. Rowe Price funds slash Tesla holdings in first quarter – Refinitiv data – Reuters: T. Rowe Price funds slashed Tesla Inc holdings in the first quarter, data showed on Wednesday, as the institutional investor continued to cut its positions in the …
- Tesla adds Model 3 leasing to its product options – Detroitnews: Leased Model 3s will have to be returned at the end of the leasing period for use in a ride-hailing network
- Why sports cars, not SUVs, will spur growth at McLaren – Yahoo: British sports car maker McLaren has been upping its game ever since it launched its first sports car in 2011. Now McLaren has teased its latest …
- UK Manufacturing Chief Sees ‘No Good News’ in Brexit Extension – Bloomberg: “That cash is sitting in warehouses, in some cases in seagoing cargo containers in their car parks because they’ve got no warehousing,” he said.
- Petrobras hikes diesel price, eyes divestments amid investor unease – Reuters: Brazilian state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA hiked diesel prices on Wednesday, and executives said the firm could expand its already aggressive divestment plan while arguing the company was completely free of political interference.
- Time names Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh on 100 most influential people list – CBS News: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony against then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh captivated the attention of the nation and the world last …