- VW’s $50 billion bet on the ID3 – Automotive News: VW’s $50 billion bet on the ID3
- Croatia reportedly eyes VW plant too – Just-Auto: Croatia wants to persuade Volkswagen to build its planned new EUR1.3bn (US$1.45bn) factory in the Adriatic country, after the German car maker said it was putting on hold its final decision to build the facility in Turkey, local media reported.
- Nissan looks to get leaner, may axe Datsun brand, report says – Automotive News: The automaker”s “performance recovery plan” marks a sharp break from its expansionist strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn, Reuters reports.
- Honda to electrify European lineup by 2022, not 2025 – Autocar: ‘e:Technology’ branding will be used on all electrified models as rollout brought forward by three…
- Lexus plans battery EV launch in 2020 – Just-Auto: Toyota Motor’s luxury Lexus will launch its first all battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop zero emissions vehicles, the head of the brand said on Wednesday.
- Lexus plans battery EV launch in 2020 | Automotive Industry News – Just-Auto: Lexus plans battery EV launch in 2020 | Automotive Industry News
- Lexus could expand line-up with smaller cars – Autocar: Lexus could expand line-up with smaller cars
- Nissan likely to axe Datsun brand, report says – Automotive News: Nissan likely to axe Datsun brand, report says
- FCA to build EUR50m Turin battery complex – Just-Auto: FCA is to construct a new EUR50m (US$56m) battery assembly complex in Turin as part of its e-mobility strategy.
- Tesla Headed for Another Quarterly Loss: What to Watch – Wall Street Journal: Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release third-quarter earnings after the market closes Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:.
- Mazda extends MX name to new MX-30 EV crossover – Automotive News: Mazda”s first mass-production electric vehicle will be a compact crossover called the MX-30 that gets suicide doors and a toned-down slit for a grille.
- Nissan committed to replacing 370Z and GT-R – Autocar: The 370Z is one of the oldest sports cars currently on sale Flagship sports cars are said to be…
- Renault adds hydrogen range extender to e-LCV – Just-Auto: Renault says it is to add hydrogen fuel capability to extend the use of its electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The addition of a hydrogen fuel cell powered range extender makes the van more suitable for operators who do high mileage journeys and would value the additional range it allows.
- China’s BAIC to launch intelligent cars under new brand: chairman – Reuters: BAIC, which has been Daimler’s main partner in China for years, operating Mercedes-Benz factories in Beijing through joint venture Beijing Benz …
- China factory production key as Tesla reports third-quarter results – Reuters: Tesla Inc is conducting trial production runs at its new $2 billion China factory for the past several weeks and will sell some of the first cars from the plant to its employees, sources told Reuters.
- Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range – Just-Auto: Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range
- BYD wins 55-strong eBus order from Norway | Automotive Industry News – Just-Auto: BYD wins 55-strong eBus order from Norway | Automotive Industry News
- Exclusive: Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn’s expansionist strategy – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
- Nissan’s EV crossover comes closer to reality – Automotive News: The Ariya comes equipped with Nissan’s next-generation automated driving technology, ProPilot 2.0. The updated safety system, already on sale in …
- New Subaru Levorg revealed as ‘grand touring’ estate – Autocar: Subaru Levorg Subaru previews second-generation of its AWD estate, with promise of ‘grand touri…
- Peugeot Maker Weathers Industry Slump – Bloomberg: The maker of Peugeot cars defied a slump in the auto industry in the third quarter, helped by demand for popular models like the …
- New Alpina B3 shown in saloon form at Tokyo – Autocar: New B3 packs 462bhp from its 3.0-litre straight-six New generation of BMW 3 Series-based perfor…
- Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020 – Reuters: Toyota Motor’s Lexus will launch its first all-battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop zero-emissions vehicles, the head of the brand said on Wednesday.
- New Toyota e-Racer concept is fun, self-driving two-seater – Autocar: 2019 Toyota e-Racer concept at Tokyo motor show Concept revealed at Tokyo points to the capacit…
- Tesla’s Q3: what really matters – FT: Tesla”s Q3: what really matters FT Alphaville
- VW’s $50 Billion Moonshot Bet on an Electric Hatchback – Bloomberg: VW”s $50 Billion Moonshot Bet on an Electric Hatchback
- First 100% electric black cab for 120 years launches in London – Guardian: About 2,450 hybrid-electric cabs made by the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) have been licensed for operation in the capital since its …