- Volvo cars to be powered by Luminar LiDAR – Just-Auto: Geely-owned Volvo Cars says it is partnering with tech firm Luminar to provide their LiDAR and perception technology for Volvo’s next generation cars.
- Tesla Abruptly Suspends Car Production at Chinese Factory – Bloomberg: Tesla Abruptly Suspends Car Production at Chinese Factory
- Geely sales rebound in April – Just-Auto: Geely sales rebound in April | Automotive Industry News
- Ford’s China ventures saw sales growth in April as market rebounds – Reuters: U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co’s two ventures in China have reported year-on-year sales growth for April, indicating the world’s biggest auto market has started its recovery from coronavirus-induced lows.
- PSA elaborates on health/teleworking measures – Just-Auto: PSA has elaborated on its health and teleworking measures as the manufacturer looks to manage the coronavirus crisis.
- Shanghai launches online exhibition platform – Xinhuanet: World-renowned automobile brands, such as SAIC Motor, Geely, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford, debuted on the platform with their new cars …
- Skoda Enyaq e-SUV to have 242-mile range – Just-Auto: Skoda has revealed the first details of its new electric SUV Enyaq iV car, due for introduction in 2021.
- One Car Maker That Will Emerge Stronger From the Pandemic – Barrons: Jonas models about $150 million in free cash flow, while Wall Street consensus calls for about $200 million. Mainstream auto maker Ford Motor (F), on …
- New Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Spyder revealed – Autocar: Rear-wheel-drive V10 sports car loses its roof but offers performance on a par with the hard-top …
- Hyundai’s new group HQ building gets final approval – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor Group this week got the final go ahead from the Seoul municipal government for the construction of a new headquarters building in the downtown Gangnam-gu area of South Korea’s capital city.
- 2020 Kia Sorento gets new blind-spot camera system – Autocar: New generation SUV is first European Kia to feature new tech displaying the rearward blind spot i…
- Fiat Chrysler files for trademark on ‘Dakota,’ raising prospect of new midsize truck – Freep: Fiat Chrysler’s filing for a trademark on “Dakota” could be a move toward a relaunch of its midsize truck, although it’s likely to be a Ram.
- BYD Europe teams with RSA in Norway – Just-Auto: BYD Europe is partnering with Scandinavian car and retail distributor, RSA.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio upgraded for 2020 – Autocar: New design, technology and safety features for hot Alfa duo Alfa Romeo”s range-topping Giu…
- Cian O’brien appointed director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Just-Auto: Cian O’brien appointed director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
- Peugeot starts sale of six-year bond – lead managers – Reuters: lead managers
- Mitsubishi to finalize Bombardier regional jet deal on June 1 – Nikkei:
- Lyft sees rider demand improving after coronavirus bottom, ‘on path to profitability’ – Reuters: Lyft Inc said U.S. ridership had improved more than 20% from coronavirus-hit rock bottom last month and that high unemployment would keep a lid on driver costs, allowing the ride-hailing firm to move toward profitability as lockdowns ease.