- Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China – Reuters: Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it will cut prices of its electric vehicles in North America as the firm ramps up car production at its Fremont, California, factory after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns.
- Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector, sources say – Reuters: Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German automaker accelerates its push into the world’s largest market for environmentally friendlier cars.
- Hyundai fourth-largest global EV manufacturer in Q1 – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor Group, including Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, was the fourth-largest global manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) in the first quarter of 2020, according to research carried out by the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA).
- Factbox: Renault and Nissan’s plan to rebuild their alliance – Reuters: The automaking alliance of Renault SA , Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp outlined a new strategy on Wednesday whereby the strongest partner takes the lead in areas such as new technologies and parts procurement.
- Renault has no problems in relations with French state, chairman says – Reuters: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Wednesday that relations with the French government were fine, even as the state continues to haggle over finalising a 5 billion euros (4.45 billion pounds) loan for Renault.
- From boom to bottom: Renault and Nissan bet on deeper cooperation – Reuters: Renault SA , Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors have no plans to merge and will instead focus on a new production sharing plan to cut costs and improve efficiency, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Wednesday.
- Why Ford is heating inside of police SUVs to 133 degrees – Freep: The technology heats vehicles “beyond 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes – long enough to help disinfect vehicle touchpoints,” Ford said.
- Hyundai Motor Group to get electric vehicle batteries from LG Chem – Reuters: Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia Motors has picked LG Chem as one of the battery suppliers for its upcoming new electric vehicles, a group spokesman said on Wednesday.
- Renault Clio Hybrid and Captur PHEV: UK specs and pricing – Autocar: The Renault Clio Hybrid and Captur PHEV Both cars are available to order now, with prices star…
- China’s Chery Auto plans to sell cars in EU, United States: chairman – Reuters: China’s Chery Automobile, which has a manufacturing partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) , is planning to sell its own-branded cars in the European Union and United States for the first time, its chairman said.
- Maruti Suzuki partners with ICICI bank to offer customers specially curated, flexible EMI financing schemes – Just-Auto: Maruti Suzuki partners with ICICI bank to offer customers specially curated, flexible EMI financing schemes
- PSA hails State sector support – Just-Auto: PSA has welcomed plans by the French government to support the domestic sector, with aid of more than EUR8bn (US$8.8bn) for a range of new technology and relocalisation initiatives.
- Ford halts production at Kansas plant due to COVID-19 outbreak – Just-Auto: Ford has halted production at its Kansas city assembly plant (on the Transit side) after a worker tested positive for COVID-19.
- Renault’s Senard says it does not need to merge with Nissan – Reuters: Renault’s Senard says it does not need to merge with Nissan
- Volvo XC40 Recharge P8: orders open for electric SUV – Autocar: New EV version of popular compact SUV on sale from £53,155, won’t qualify for the UK plug-i…
- Renault, Nissan aim to cut costs with production shake-up – Reuters: Renault , Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Wednesday that they aimed to produce nearly half of their car output under a new alliance scheme dividing up their production by 2025.
- Nissan, Renault Unveil Steps to Cut Costs, Revamp Alliance – Bloomberg: Nissan, Renault Unveil Steps to Cut Costs, Revamp Alliance
- Mexico’s auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting – Reuters: Mexico’s auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting
- BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand – Autocar: Facelifted liftback has been launched for other countries but won’t be heading to Britain BMW is…
- New styling, tech for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet – Autocar: Executive pair gain sportier design and mild-hybrid tech for enhanced performance and frugality …
- Elon Musk on his success: ‘America is the land of opportunity – there is no other country where I … – CNBC: With these goals in mind, Musk went on to start SpaceX in 2002 and Tesla in 2003. And now, he is on the precipice of a potentially historic launch for …
