Archives for August 2020

• Tesla loses ground in Europe despite a local surge in EV purchases post-lockdown – Fortune: Tesla loses ground in Europe despite a local surge in EV purchases post-lockdown
• Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo delayed due to demand for saloon – Autocar: The estate version of Porsche”s first electric car will now arrive in early 2021
• Indonesia sees record new coronavirus cases; clusters at factories – Reuters: On Friday, Suzuki Indonesia said in a statement that it would remain at reduced capacity until conditions were safe.
• US attorney sets end-of-year goal for UAW reforms, wants union to run itself – Freep: U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said he doesn’t want to run the UAW, and that reform talks have gone well. Ford and FCA remain under investigation.
• China’s top pickup truck maker Great Wall posts 24.5% profit fall – Reuters: China’s top pickup truck maker Great Wall posts 24.5% profit fall\

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• Honda to launch first mass-produced electric car in October – Nikkei:
• Ford explores automated valet parking solution – Just-Auto: Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure.
• Panasonic develops intelligent rear-view mirror for Nissan – Just-Auto: Panasonic has developed jointly with Nissan Motor Corporation what it describes as a high-performance electronic mirror for driver safety.
• BorgWarner to supply EGR modules for FCA mild hybrids – Just-Auto: BorgWarner supplies its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology to the latest FireFly gasoline engine, which was developed for the Fiat 500 and Panda hybrid models.
• SoftBank, Toyota venture unveils van with enhanced airflow as COVID-19 measure – Reuters: SoftBank, Toyota venture unveils van with enhanced airflow as COVID-19 measure
• Honda to launch first mass-produced electric vehicle in October – Nikkei:
• Honda goes small with first all-electric car – Reuters: Honda goes small with first all-electric car
• EV Stocks Are On Fire, and Tesla Stock Is Worth $400 Billion. – Barrons: EV Stocks Are On Fire, and Tesla Stock Is Worth $400 Billion.
• An invisible valet can park the cars in this high-tech garage – Axios: Lidar sensors on the ground communicate over wifi with the Ford Escape’s embedded modem, which issues commands to the steering and braking

• GM, Ford coronavirus U.S. ventilator projects close in on their finish lines – Reuters: GM, Ford coronavirus U.S. ventilator projects close in on their finish lines
• Morgan Stanley upgrades Nio, says electric car stock could jump another 15% – CNBC: Morgan Stanley upgrades Nio, says electric car stock could jump another 15%
• Wednesday’s analyst calls: Tesla, Roku, Apple, Nikola, Shopify & more – CNBC: Wednesday’s analyst calls: Tesla, Roku, Apple, Nikola, Shopify & more
• Maruti Suzuki Expects Sales To Rebound In Second Half Of FY21 – Bloomberg: Maruti Suzuki Expects Sales To Rebound In Second Half Of FY21
• Porsche expands subscription service in NA – Just-Auto: With an increased focus on consumer choice in an age of new mobility models, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) has introduced a monthly Single-Vehicle Subscription (SVS) program in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Diego.
• Last of the non-turbo hot hatches: Suzuki Swift Sport vs naturally aspirated rivals – Autocar: The old Swift Sport was the last atmo hot hatch standing. We gave it a last hurrah

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• Fiat Chrysler, led by Ram, leapfrogs Ford in customer satisfaction; GM drops in survey – Freep: Fiat Chrysler, led by Ram, leapfrogs Ford in customer satisfaction; GM drops in survey
• Tesla Model Y in China available for preorder – Xinhua | English.news.cn – Xinhuanet: Tesla Model Y in China available for preorder
• Electric 2021 Polestar 2 arrives as one of the year’s best, most advanced new cars – Freep: The four-door fastback from Volvo’s performance and tech brand is loaded with advanced features and performs like a first-rate sport sedan.
• GM transfers in salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant, drawing ire of UAW – Freep: GM transfers in salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant, drawing ire of UAW
• Tesla plots Model 3 hatchback to rival Volkswagen ID 3 – Autocar: Tesla plots Model 3 hatchback to rival Volkswagen ID 3
• Tata Motors says it will significantly reduce $6.4 billion debt over three years – Reuters: Tata Motors says it will significantly reduce $6.4 billion debt over three years

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• Joel Greenblatt on Tesla: ‘I really can’t explain it’ – CNBC: Joel Greenblatt on Tesla: ‘I really can’t explain it’
• Hyundai in partnership to develop hydrogen extraction technologies – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor has announced a new partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and Fortescue Metal Group Ltd to co-develop new technologies for the extraction of hydrogen from ammonia.
• Tesla Stock Splits This Week. Get Ready for Potentially Wild Trading. – Barrons: Tesla Stock Splits This Week. Get Ready for Potentially Wild Trading.
• New BMW X1 hits the road in disguise ahead of 2022 launch – Autocar: New BMW X1 hits the road in disguise ahead of 2022 launch
• Toyota launches car leasing in India – Just-Auto: Toyota has launched a car-leasing business in India earlier this month targeting growing demand for vehicle rentals.
• Mercedes-Benz activates more than 50,000 Mercedes me adapters – Just-Auto: Mercedes-Benz activates more than 50,000 Mercedes me adapters | Automotive Industry News

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• Uber Ex-Security Chief Charged With Covering Up Data Hack – Bloomberg:  Uber Technologies Inc. former chief security officer Joseph Sullivan was charged with covering up a 2016 data breach.
• Appeals court grants Uber and Lyft a temporary reprieve in case over driver classification – CNBC: Top executives at Uber and Lyft both said last week they’d likely have to suspend service in the state to comply with the injunction.
• Tesla Stock Is Unstoppable. What Could Be Going on. – Barrons:
• Rolls-Royce reveals new Dawn Silver Bullet special edition – Autocar: Limited edition two-seater features styling details and materials inspired by 1920s roadsters
• Toyota sees higher vehicle output in Japan in September – Reuters: Toyota sees higher vehicle output in Japan in September
• Uber’s Latest Dramas Echo Its Controversial Startup Days – Bloomberg: Right now Lyft’s drivers in California are independent contractors.

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