- Renault to cut 1,500 engineering jobs in France: union source – Reuters: French carmaker Renault plans to cut 1,500 engineering jobs in France, a trade union source told Reuters on Tuesday.
- Volkswagen invests extra $200 million in U.S. battery company QuantumScape – Reuters: Volkswagen is increasing its stake in U.S. company QuantumScape by up to $200 million to boost the development of solid-state battery technology that aims to increase the ranges of electric cars and shorten charging times, the German carmaker said
- Future uncertain for new Ford Edge as company heads into labor talks in Canada – Freep: Labor union seeks “to clarify” future of Ford Edge and Oakville plant
- Ford Mustang Mach 1 to return to streets after 17-year absence. Here’s what it looks like – Freep: Since its first generation model in 1969, Ford has built just 2 Mach 1s. This one goes on sale next spring and takes features from popular Shelby GTs.
- Hyundai suspends Pallisade/GV80 output due to parts shortages – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor suspended production of its Palisade flagship SUV and Genesis GV80 luxury SUV on Monday (15 June) due to parts supply shortages.
- General Motors CEO Mary Barra is choosing actions over words in the fight for a more inclusive business – Fortune: General Motors CEO Mary Barra is choosing actions over words in the fight for a more inclusive business
- Nissan says Carlos Ghosn coup emails are ‘fake’ – FT: Nissan says Carlos Ghosn coup emails are ‘fake”
- Glencore Agrees Deal to Sell Cobalt to Tesla for New Car Plants – Bloomberg: The deal could involve Glencore supplying as much as 6,000 tons of the metal a year for lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars, the person said, …
- Tesla negotiating incentives for possible Texas vehicle assembly plant – report – Reuters: Electric carmaker Tesla Inc is negotiating possible incentives with a Texas county that could bring a new auto assembly plant to the area near Austin, the state capital, the Austin American-Statesman reported on Monday.
- New Citroen C4: Family hatch gets bold, SUV-inspired redesign – Autocar: Electric ë-C4 will join petrol and diesel C4s from the start of sales High-riding C4 Cact…
- Ford Transit gains off-road Trail and Active variants – Autocar: Trail specification brings muscular exterior tweaks, mechanical limited-slip differential and opt…
- New Lexus IS features fresh styling, new tech and enhanced chassis – Autocar: New Lexus IS features fresh styling, new tech and enhanced chassis
- Light, Fast, and Powerful, the Porsche 718 Also Runs Under $100,000 – Bloomberg: Light, Fast, and Powerful, the Porsche 718 Also Runs Under $100,000
- Ford unveils 2021 Mustang Mach 1 as new global ‘pinnacle’ of pony car lineup – CNBC: Ford unveils 2021 Mustang Mach 1 as new global ‘pinnacle’ of pony car lineup CNBC
- India’s Tata Motors cuts investment by $1.5bn to hold cash – Nikkei:
- Tesla to buy cobalt from Glencore for new car plants – FT: Tesla to buy cobalt from Glencore for new car plants
- Tesla cuts price of Model S Long Range Plus, says EPA-rated range improved to 402 miles – CNBC: Elon Musk’s electric car maker produced more Model S and Model X … In the company’s post on Monday, Tesla focused not on sales and pricing …
- Ford May Scrap Edge SUV, Puts Canada Vehicle Plant at Risk – Bloomberg: Ford May Scrap Edge SUV, Puts Canada Vehicle Plant at Risk
- Lexus shows off its dynamic new IS 2020 – Autocar: Lexus shows off its dynamic new IS 2020 NZ
- Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 revealed as 415bhp, 680kg road car – Autocar: Dutch birthday special features Audi”s five-pot motor and can pull 2G in the bends on stand…
- Porsche: Turbo-free 911 Carrera “not really feasible” – Autocar: Latest 911 Carrera uses a twin-turbo 3.0-litre flat six Sports car boss Frank-Steffen Wallise…
- GM CEO optimistic on U.S. demand, China, EV profitability – Reuters: General Motors Co’s top executive struck an optimistic note on Monday about U.S. new vehicle demand despite the coronavirus pandemic, and the ability to sell electric vehicles at a profit, especially in China.
- Proxy adviser ISS opposes re-election of Tesla chairwoman – Reuters: Proxy adviser ISS opposes re-election of Tesla chairwoman
