- ARK Invest`s Tesla model gathers dust – FT: In early June, Alphaville had a look at ETF-provider ARK Invest’s Tesla model which, in the spirit of transparency, the firm had open sourced on the internet.
- Jaguar Land Rover is working on 3D tech that will alert drivers to road hazards – CNBC: In March, for example, Volvo Cars announced it would be installing in-car cameras and sensors to check drivers for signs of intoxication and …
- iPhone is all you need to start, and drive, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator – Freep: The 2020 Lincoln Aviator’s Phone as a Key feature makes carrying a key or fob seem as antiquated as having to hand-crank a car from 1910.
- N. American companies boost spending on industrial robots -study – Reuters: North American companies increased spending on … The company, which mostly makes auto parts, bought its first robot in 2006, …
- Electric Car Gold Rush: The Auto Industry Charges Into China – Fortune: Electric Car Gold Rush: The Auto Industry Charges Into China … Who wins and loses globally in the auto industry’s pivot to an electric-car future will … There’s BYD, which according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance was the world’s …
- Porsche, Apple Music will partner on infotainment – Automotive News: Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer referred to the infotainment partnership with Apple Music as being a “brand fit.”
- Cadillac ad labels 3-row XT6 as ‘crew ready’ – Automotive News: Cadillac turned to the brothers who directed “The Avengers: Endgame” to promote its newest crossover.
- Aston Martin Tried to Replicate Ferrari’s IPO Success. Instead, Its Shares Are Down 75% – Fortune: Aston Martin Lagonda’s shares have lost half their value in the last month after the company was forced to cut its production forecast for this year by …
- Trump`s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray – New York Times: The White House, blindsided by a pact between California and four automakers to oppose President Trump’s auto emissions rollbacks, has …
- VW Group China sales rise in July on strong Audi demand – Automotive News: But according to its local partner, SAIC Motor, GM’s two joint ventures … to 945,646 while volume at SAIC-GM-Wuling plunged 28 percent to 853,212.
- Aiways buys majority stake in Jiangling – Automotive News: Jiangling was relaunched last week as a 50-25-25 three-way partnership among Aiways, Jiangling Motors Group and Changan Automobile in …
- Jaguar takes on dictionary in definition of ‘car’ – Automotive News: The I-Pace indeed has four wheels and seats five, but it’s a full-electric vehicle. … “A lot of time and thought is put into the name of any new vehicle or …
- China’s online ride-hailing market expected to rebound by 2021: report – Xinhuanet: The Chinese on-demand mobility market is likely to expand less than 5 … Autonomous vehicles will be the biggest game changer for mobility in …
- Morgan’s sole China dealer shuts down – Automotive News: Morgan Cars China, British sports car maker Morgan Motor’s sole dealer in China, has stopped marketing, importing and taking orders for the …
- WhatsApp in talks to launch mobile payments in Indonesia: Sources – CNBC: … fintech startup OVO, which is owned by Indonesian conglomerate Lippo Group and is also backed by ride hailing company Grab, the sources said.
- Opinion: Affordable electric vehicles on the horizon for all Americans – The Detroit News: This is in the same range as the cost of new electric cars like the Hyundai Kona Electric, Chevrolet Bolt EV or Nissan LEAF – all of which range from …
- Electric Mazda SUV spotted out in the wild – Autocar: NZ Autocar
- Europe Has Had Enough of Trump’s Tirades From Trade to Security – Bloomberg: It’s not all one way: China’s state-backed Beijing Automotive Group said in July it was buying a 5% stake in Daimler, a year after Zhejiang Geely …