- FCA says offices searched, cooperating on German emissions probe – Reuters: FCA says offices searched, cooperating on German emissions probe
- Fiat Sites Raided in German Diesel-Emission Investigation – Bloomberg: Fiat Sites Raided in German Diesel-Emission Investigation
- EU probe into Fiat, Peugoet deal halted as regulators await data – Reuters: EU probe into Fiat, Peugoet deal halted as regulators await data
- Tesla Slashes Deposit for China Customers to Just $143 – Bloomberg: Tesla Inc. lowered the deposit that buyers in China have to put down on its cars, seeking to keep sales momentum in the face of intensifying competition
- Elon Musk Unlocks $2.1 Billion Award as Tesla Hits Milestone – Bloomberg: Elon Musk Unlocks $2.1 Billion Award as Tesla Hits Milestone
- Mitsubishi Motors to close SUV plant in Japan by 2023 to cut capacity – Nikkei:
- 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid SUV combines Lexus style with Toyota value – Freep: Toyota’s stylish Venza hybrid SUV hopes to compete with Chevy Blazer, Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Honda Passport and VW Atlas Cross Sport
- Nissan offers to delay Barcelona plant closure – Just-Auto: Nissan Motor this week said it was prepared to delay the closure of its Barcelona plant by six months if it can reach an agreement with labour unions on compensation for redundant workers.
- Great Wall unveils two modular platforms, smart system – Just-Auto: Great Wall Motors this week unveiled two new modular vehicle platforms and a digital platform designed to transform the company into a global technology driven mobility company, according to local reports.
- Skoda Enyaq electric SUV to be revealed on 1 September – Autocar: Skoda Enyaq teaser Czech firm’s first model on new MEB platform will offer up to 310 miles …
- Renault UK starts delivering largest Zoe fleet order – Just-Auto: Onto, (formerly Evezy) has taken delivery from Renault UK of the first units of its 1,100 order for Zoe EVs for its EV subscription service.
- New Volkswagen ID 3: UK orders open for electric hatch – Autocar: Volkswagen ID 3 Special First Edition version of VW’s crucial new EV go on sale
- Ian Callum’s Vanquish 25: production version revealed – Autocar: R-Reforged will begin customer car construction later this year, “fixing” original Aston Martin
- Volvo chief stresses importance of state-backed charging infrastructure for electric vehicles – CNBC: Volvo Cars wants to increase the amount of electric vehicles it sales.
- Waymo, Fiat Chrysler expand autonomous vehicle partnership – Reuters: Waymo, Fiat Chrysler expand autonomous vehicle partnership
- How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry – Reuters: How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry
- Tesla Congo Cobalt Deal Means Millions for Sanctioned Gertler – Bloomberg: While Glencore assures buyers that no hand-dug cobalt is treated at its mechanized mines, the contract signals that the metal remains key to Tesla
- FCA and Waymo expand partnership – Freep: FCA is expanding its partnership with Waymo beyond self-driving minivans to include commercial vans.
- Tesla hiring servicing staff in ‘unsupportive’ Singapore – Reuters: Tesla hiring servicing staff in ‘unsupportive’ Singapore
- UK Grants Ford $640 Million Loan Guarantee to Preserve Exports – Bloomberg: “This financing will help to maintain Ford as a key U.K. exporter,” said Graham Hoare, chairman of Ford in Britain