- Elon Musk, Accused of Defaming Cave Explorer, Must Stand Trial, Judge Says – New York Times: Mr. Musk had sent a team of engineers from the companies he leads – Tesla, SpaceX and the Boring Company – to help retrieve the children.
- Mercedes-Benz eCitaro: Wiesbaden has started using its first electric buses – Just-Auto: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro: Wiesbaden has started using its first electric buses
- Record 304mph Bugatti Chiron makes public debut – Autocar: “Near production-spec” machine used by Andy Wallace to set hypercar speed record shown at LA motor…
- VW rejects anti-competitive allegation by supplier Prevent – Automotive News: VW said it will vigorously contest a lawsuit that alleges the automaker extracted agreements from suppliers not to sell to Prevent, which had a subsidiary involved in a 2016 contract dispute that hit output at VW’s German factories.
- Bugatti will resist electrification for next decade, says boss – Autocar: Stephan Winkelmann remains committed to traditional combustion technology, though an electrified B…
- Honda fends off Hyundai challenge in KBB Best Buy Awards – Automotive News: Honda’s namesake brand took home the most trophies for best-in-segment vehicles with five, followed by Hyundai’s three.
- Mitsubishi US workers leave L.A. for Nashville country – Just-Auto: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), which claims to be the fastest-growing Asian brand in the US for a second consecutive year, is the latest US distributor to uproot staff from the Los Angeles area to shift ‘back east’ – and has just confirmed a new headquarters location close to Alliance partner Nissan in the Cool Springs district of Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville.
- Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid launched with 302bhp powertain – Autocar: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid launched with 302bhp powertain
- Lexus LC500 Convertible revealed in LA as production model – Autocar: New drop-top variant of LC coupé lands in V8 form at the Los Angeles motor show, ahead of 2020 on-…
- Billionaires tip funds into ambitious Australia to Singapore solar supply project – Reuters: O) Elon Musk via Twitter to build the world’s biggest battery in 100 days in Australia to help prevent blackouts. The bet was dismissed as outrageous at …
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair hybrid SUV to cover more than 25 miles on battery power – Freep: The Grand Touring should generate a total of 266 horsepower from a 2.5L gasoline engine and an electric rear axle.
- Volkswagen offers new take on its all-electric future with Space Vizzion Concept – CNBC: Volkswagen offers new take on its all-electric future with Space Vizzion Concept CNBC
- Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround – Reuters: Aston Martin, which has seen its share price plunge this year as sales failed to meet expectations after a stock market flotation, launched its first sport utility vehicle on Wednesday, hoping for a turnaround in fortunes.
- Aston Martin Joins the Ranks of Luxury SUVs With the $189000 DBX – Bloomberg: This week at dual events in Los Angeles and Beijing, Aston … A very wide “DB” grille stretches across the front of the vehicle, and …
- Nissan Plans First Bond Sale Since Scandals After Leader Changes – Bloomberg: Nissan Plans First Bond Sale Since Scandals After Leader Changes
- Audi E-tron Sportback gains huge efficiency over E-tron – Autocar: Audi E-tron Sportback gains huge efficiency over E-tron
