- Renault begins exports of Twizy small EV from South Korea to Europe – Just-Auto: Renault began exporting the Twizy mini electric vehicle from South Korea to Europe this week, a move designed to lift production at Renault-Samsung Motor’s Busan plant which is currently struggling with low capacity utilisation.
- Myongshin to make Chinese EVs at former GM Korea plant – Just-Auto: South Korean automotive parts manufacturer Myongshin has agreed to produce Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on a contract basis at the Gunsan car plant it acquired from General Motors earlier this year.
- BMW CEO says trade war could cost U.S. jobs – Reuters: BMW has told United States trade representatives, including Robert Lighthizer, that intensifying a global trade war could threaten jobs in South Carolina, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said on Friday.
- Suzuki shows mobility concepts at Tokyo Motor Show – Just-Auto: Suzuki is exhibiting two lifestyle support mobility concept models at the Tokyo Motor Show, organised by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
- Tesla’s First China-Built Model 3 Goes on Sale Today, But Local Customers Won’t Save Much – Fortune: Two days after announcing construction on its Shanghai megafactory was complete, Tesla began selling its first China-built car: the Tesla Model 3, …
- Daimler Dumps Gas-Powered Truck Bid to Build CO2-Neutral Fleet – Bloomberg: Daimler Dumps Gas-Powered Truck Bid to Build CO2-Neutral Fleet
- Itochu and BYD team up to find second life for EV batteries – Nikkei: Itochu and BYD team up to find second life for EV batteries
- New Seat Mii electric priced from £19,300 in UK – Autocar: Renault Zoe rival offers 162 miles of range, and is one of the most affordable EVs currently on sa…
- Nissan planning next-gen awd EV powertrain … and an avatar – Automotive News: Nissan planning next-gen awd EV powertrain … and an avatar
- Tesla: Rorschach test – FT: Tesla might just be the most divisive company in capital markets. For the best part of the past half decade, Elon Musk’s electric car company has been …
- Renault Expects Global Auto Woes to Deepen With Cut to Outlook – Bloomberg: Renault SA cut its outlook for the global auto market, expecting demand to shrink … In Renault’s main market of Europe, which accounted for half of vehicle … Within the past year, Renault has weathered the arrest of former CEO Carlos Ghosn … At the low-cost Dacia nameplate, deliveries jumped 9.3%.
