- Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota losers as EU nations vote against a Wi-Fi-based car standard – Automotive News: European Union nations on Thursday voted against the EU executive’s proposal for a Wi-Fi-based car standard in a blow to its backers …
- Crunch Time Looms for Trump’s New Nafta – Bloomberg: With the U.S.-China trade war on autopilot, the White House is shifting attention back to Nafta’s replacement – known as the USMCA – and more …
- Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover sees weaker US sales for second month – Nikkei: Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover posted its second straight monthly sales decline in U.S., adding to the worries of parent Tata.
- Ola gets green light for London launch – Reuters: London’s transport regulator has permitted Indian ride-hailing company Ola to launch its service in the city, the company said on Thursday.
- Elon Musk’s driveway car deliveries could be key to maintaining Tesla’s momentum – Latimes: Before Tesla Inc. blew past expectations for vehicle deliveries this week, Chief Executive Elon Musk was on Twitter promoting a months-old service …
- EU nations vote against a wifi-based car standard: EU official – Reuters: European Union nations on Thursday voted against the EU executive’s proposal for a wifi-based car standard in a blow to its …
- Russia’s June car sales down 3.3% y/y – AEB – Reuters: Sales of new cars in Russia fell 3.3% year on year in June to 151,180 units, the Association of European Businesses …
- FCA recruits Nike marketing expert to revive Maserati sales – Automotive News: Davide Grasso, former CEO of Nike’s Converse sports shoe company, has been tasked with reviving Maserati’s flagging sales as chief operating officer.
- BMW, Daimler to Offer Self-Driving Cars for Autobahn From 2024 – Bloomberg: BMW AG and Daimler AG will offer cars capable of navigating on highways by themselves starting in 2024, as the luxury-car rivals cooperate to speed …
- Daimler Ups its Game with second-gen Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 – Detroit Bureau: The original, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA was a break-out vehicle for the German automaker. With its sleek, coupe-like styling, and a base price starting …
- Qualcomm, BMW Triumph in EU Fight Over Connected Car Rules – Bloomberg: Qualcomm, BMW Triumph in EU Fight Over Connected Car Rules … how future connected and automated cars in Europe send information between …
- Subsidy cuts blamed for fall in UK sales of electrified vehicles – Guardian: including battery electric vehicles and hybrids – were down by 11.8% in June compared with the same month last …
- Toyota to soup up Supra for race fans – Automotive News: Toyota will introduce a souped-up version of its Supra sports car for racing teams next year. But exactly when and where it will arrive is still being hammered out.
- BMW follows Ford in looking for auto show alternatives – Automotive News: BMW has joined Ford in creating media events that try to deliver messages that go beyond a product launch and recognize the fading communication …
- India’s Ola gets London license to take on Uber – FT: London’s transport agency has given India’s Ola the green light to launch its ride-hailing service in the UK capital, as competition for Uber intensifies in …
- Ford GT Mk II unleashed: The ultimate $1.2-million track weapon – Detroitnews: Ford introduces a track-only version of its GT sports car. It’s essentially a GTPro Le Mans race car with a passenger seat.
- BMW and Daimler team up on automated driving – Reuters: Some 1,200 developers at BMW and Daimler will team up to develop automated driving technology, the companies said on …
- Volkswagen names former BMW, Volvo exec to strengthen r&d operations in China – Automotive News: Volkswagen Group has named Thomas Mueller, a former Volvo and BMW executive, to head its research and development operations in China.
- Mystery Ford GT Takes a Run Up Goodwood Hill – Detroit Bureau: During the last couple weeks there has been plenty of speculation about a teaser image Ford sent out. There was no question it was a GT supercar, …
- China tech giant Baidu partners with Geely, Toyota in self-driving push – Reuters: China’s top search engine operator Baidu Inc has … China, the world’s largest auto market, is at the forefront of this push for …
- European shares hover at 12-month high on Italy relief, trade optimism – Reuters: European shares hovered at more than one-year high on … Also helping the auto stocks were gains in shares of French car parts …
- Europe begins to think like China in building its own battery industry – Automotive News: … billion) into a supply chain for the lithium ion packs that will power electric cars. … “We are walking the talk,” Sefcovic said in remarks to Bloomberg. … where 100 percent of the batteries of my electric vehicles are produced in Asia.”.
- European Stocks Edge Higher on Auto Boost to Extend 1-Year High – Bloomberg: Valeo SA led auto shares higher after a report it won orders from four major groups for its Lidar car sensor products. Banks were also among the best …
- Car parts group Valeo announces 500 mln euros of orders for its ‘Lidar’ sensors – Reuters: ‘Lidar’ orders won with four major global auto groups … PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) – French car parts company Valeo has won 500 million euros ($564 …
- Goodwood Festival sculpture celebrates Aston Martin – Autocar: Aston Martin is be the subject of this year’s Central Feature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a sculpture celebrating the 70th anniversary of its …
- Trump tweet sparks concerns that the US may raise tariffs on Europe – CNBC: “This change puts foreign exporters on notice that the Department of Commerce can … threats to slap tariffs on European goods – especially in the auto sector. … Amid the trade war, he has repeatedly accused Beijing of intentionally …
- Baidu sees profit in curing Chinese drivers’ parking headache – Nikkei: “Self-driving vehicles are the automotive equivalent of going to the moon,” said … Indeed, the journey to develop more advanced autonomous-driving …