- Volkswagen starts factory production of electric car it says is ‘accessible to millions’ – CNBC: In the years ahead, many of the cars we drive could be electric ones.
- Fiat plans to exit Europe’s minicar segment – Automotive News: Fiat, Europe’s leading seller of minicars with the Panda and 500, is set to join VW, Ford, Opel and other automakers rethinking their entry lineups as tougher emissions rules increase development costs.
- PSA will end China joint venture with Changan – Automotive News: PSA said it will continue to sell its struggling DS upscale brand in China, although it is ending a joint venture with Changan that builds DS cars for the local market.
- LA suspends Uber for refusing to provide real-time data on its scooters and bikes – LATimes: Following months of conflict over a controversial data-sharing policy, Los Angeles has temporarily suspended Uber’s permit to rent electric scooters …
- Merkel Cheers On VW’s Electric Push as Climate Critique Grows – Bloomberg: Merkel Cheers On VW”s Electric Push as Climate Critique Grows
- LEVC CEO counts on products, new markets to lift UK-based Geely unit – Automotive News: LEVC CEO counts on products, new markets to lift UK-based Geely unit
- BMW prices up new plug-in hybrid models in UK – Autocar: Car maker details electrified X3, X5 and 330e, while 530e and 225xe Active Tourer gain greater bat…
- Chinese sedan brand Hongqi sales up 217 pct in Jan.-Oct. – Xinhuanet: China’s leading automaker FAW Group announced Monday it had sold 75,520 Hongqi cars in the first ten months of …
- FCA-PSA would offer a broad brand collection – Automotive News: Citroen: French brand founded in 1919 by Andre-Gustave Citroen and part of PSA since 1976. Citroen is famous for 2 industry milestones: the Traction …
- FCA CEO Manley and friend Tavares, PSA CEO, kept talks alive – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley made three trips across the Atlantic Ocean recently – one to Frankfurt, two to Paris – with a scrapped …
- Fisker reveals name of all-electric luxury SUV, app-based leasing program – Just-Auto: “For the past two years, we have been working quietly on an emotionally appealing and affordable luxury electric vehicle that will serve as a flagship …
- Skoda to optimize manufacturing processes and cut production costs using Seebo’s predictive … – Just-Auto: Seebo, a pioneer in process-centric Artificial Intelligence, announced today a new cooperation, with ŠKODA AUTO, the leading Czech car …
- Europe’s Greens Are Growing Up – Bloomberg: For instance, they’ve brought together their state’s car industry – the likes of Daimler AG, Robert Bosch GmbH and Porsche Automobil Holding SE …
- Peugeot’s Fiat Takeover Is Great for Some Investors – Bloomberg: Peugeot’s Fiat Takeover Is Great for Some Investors
- Analysis | Peugeot’s Fiat Takeover Is Great for Some Investors – Washington Post: Analysis | Peugeot’s Fiat Takeover Is Great for Some Investors Washington Post
- VW’s Traton Joins Rivals In Warning Demand for Trucks Is Souring – Bloomberg: VW’s Traton Joins Rivals In Warning Demand for Trucks Is Souring
- Opinion: A reborn Elan could drive in a new era for Lotus – Autocar: Reviving the Elan plays to company’s strengths in making chassises and the famous Elan brand name….
- Indian capital banishes some cars in hope of clearing the air – Reuters: Ride-hailing services were exempt from the rule and both Uber and Ola had announced they would not impose surge pricing for the duration of the …
- What PSA’s Tavares could mean for FCA retailing in the US – Automotive News: PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares is about to add Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. dealer network to his growing global empire. But it won’t be new territory for the …
- FCA deal centers on Europe – Automotive News: PSA CEO Carlos Tavares has said he was dismayed to find that Opel was so far from its emissions targets when it was acquired from General Motors, …
- Akebono looks for way forward after GM pullback – Automotive News: The Japanese brake supplier is closing some U.S. plants. A cautionary tale about the dangers of diving too deep into one market.
- After GM strike, a fast deal for Ford – Automotive News: Rather than dig in and risk a costly walkout, Ford managed to finish talks with the UAW in just three drama-free days, even though the deal likely costs more than the company had initially anticipated.
- GM, UAW should get credit for working out deal – Automotive News: GM, UAW should get credit for working out deal Automotive News
- Uber’s $200 helicopter taxi: Manhattan to JFK airport in 8 minutes flat – CNBC: Each Uber Copter journey comprises two trips of ground transportation and a helicopter ride, and comes with a $200-$225 price tag.