- Japan failed to arrange fair trial for Ghosn: French lawyer – Reuters: Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s lawyer on Friday told Japan’s government that the authorities had failed to arrange for a fair trial that respected universal rights.
- Japan Seeks Interpol ‘Red Notice’ for Carlos Ghosn’s Wife Carole, NHK Says – Bloomberg: Japan is seeking an Interpol “Red Notice” for Carole Ghosn, the wife of Carlos Ghosn, the latest move by the country to put pressure on the former auto …
- CES – Nissan shows new noise-reducing tech – Just-Auto: Nissan is showing a new material at this year’s CES trade show that it says can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency.
- Electrified London taxi launched in Japan – Just-Auto: London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is launching its range extender electric TX ‘London taxi’ model in Japan.
- Tesla Fanatics Are Paying $50000 to Hot-Rod Their Electric Cars – Bloomberg: Under its highest settings, a Tesla Model S can hit 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. That’s an extraordinary speed-faster than most things electric and not …
- Refreshed Vauxhall Insignia range features 227bhp GSi flagship – Autocar: Facelifted large hatchback gets new engine, redesigned front and driver assist functions Vauxhal…
- Audi closes 2019 with a growth in deliveries of 1.8% – Just-Auto: Audi closes 2019 with a growth in deliveries of 1.8%
- The new BMW X1 xDrive25e to be launched – followed by the BMW X2 xDrive25e – Just-Auto: followed by the BMW X2 xDrive25e
- Facelifted Honda Civic Type R receives handling and interior upgrades – Autocar: Refreshed hot hatch flagship revealed with tweaked styling, uprated suspension and upgraded inter…
- Garmin, Ford collaborate on next-gen SYNC – Just-Auto: Garmin has announced a new strategic relationship with Ford Motor Company that integrates Garmin’s navigation technology into the recently announced Ford next-generation SYNC communications and entertainment system.
- Jaguar Land Rover’s sales dip in 2019 but signs of recovery in December – Reuters: Jaguar Land Rover’s sales dip in 2019 but signs of recovery in December Reuters Africa
- It’s Up To Competitors Now To React To Maruti Suzuki’s BS-VI Car Launches, Executive Director Says – Bloomberg: It”s Up To Competitors Now To React To Maruti Suzuki”s BS-VI Car Launches, Executive Director Says
- BMW says it sold 2.52 million BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2019 – Reuters: BMW said it sold 2.52 million BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2019, making it the best-selling premium car group, ahead of rival Daimler .
- Mercedes-Benz Beats BMW, Audi to Keep Luxury-Car Sales Crown – Bloomberg: Mercedes-Benz Beats BMW, Audi to Keep Luxury-Car Sales Crown
- Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch unveiled with 257bhp turbo engine – Autocar: Toyota GR Yaris Rally-derived four-wheel-drive sports car revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon, will r…
- VW, Nissan Chase an African Market Where Car Loans Are Rare – Bloomberg: Volkswagen AG and Nissan Motor Co. are among automakers planning new plants in Ghana to target West Africa’s 382 million people.
- Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki recall 18,000 vehicles fitted with Takata airbags – Guardian: Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki recall 18,000 vehicles fitted with Takata airbags
- Waymo secures bigger award against workers who went to rival Uber – Reuters: Alphabet Inc’s Waymo said on Thursday that arbitrators had finalized a judgment of $128 million, plus undisclosed legal costs and interest, against two former employees who went to rival Uber Technologies Inc.