Archives for November 2020

• VW’s executive committee to convene Tuesday to discuss Diess’ future, report says – Automotive News:
• China grants Tesla green light to start selling Shanghai-made Model Y SUV – Reuters: (
• GM, Nikola announce reworked, smaller deal focused on fuel-cell supply agreement – CNBC:
• Upcoming car launches in December — Nissan Magnite, Audi S5 Sportback, Tata Altroz Turbo, and more – Businessinsider:
• Hyundai and Kia agree US penalties over recalls – Just-Auto:
• Renault Samsung to cut output in December – Just-Auto:

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• U.S. agency opens probe into 115,000 Tesla vehicles over suspension issue – CNBC:
• VW Speeds Up Work on Small Electric Car, Culls Combustion Models – Bloomberg:
• Nissan gets US$2.1bn support from Japan credit agency – Just-Auto: Japan’s state-owned export credit agency has agreed to provide Nissan Motor with an additional US$2bn to help it finance car sales in the United States, according to local reports.
• Aston Martin, Honda and more question UK petrol car ban – Autocar:
• Tesla to make EV chargers in China – report – Just-Auto: Tesla is planning to start manufacturing electric vehicle chargers in China from next year, according to a Reuters report that cites a regulatory filing.

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• Tesla’s race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks – Autocar: Local concerns may hamper progress on the EV firm’s German factory
• EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test – Autocar: The Hyundai Kona Electric earned five stars, achieving top marks for clean air, energy efficiency
• Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition – Autocar: Firm to turn factory into mobility research site in 2024, ending production of Zoe and Micra there
• Skoda launches series production of ENYAQ iV at main plant in Mlada Boleslav – Just-Auto:
• NewMotion and BMW team on Germany home charging – Just-Auto: NewMotion and BMW are to partner on home charging solutions and services for their customers in Germany.
• Hyundai to export 100,000 EVs in 2020 – Just-Auto:

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• Elon Musk hints at Tesla hatchback model for Europe – CNBC: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has suggested that his firm could launch a new hatchback model in Europe in the future.
• Nissan launches another new model with e-Power – Just-Auto: Nissan Motor launched the redesigned hybrid powered Note compact car in Japan this week with sales scheduled to begin on 23 December.
• New Hyundai Bayon to launch in 2021 as entry-level crossover – Autocar: New arrival will sit underneath the Kona as the entry point in Hyundai’s burgeoning SUV range
• Nikola shares fall after CEO fails to reassure investors GM won’t pull out of $2 billion deal – CNBC: Nikola stock fell during afterhours trading after its CEO declined to comment on a deal being finalized with GM and a potential stock selloff by its ex-chairman.
• Renault CEO to Brief Angry Workers on French Factory Conversion – Bloomberg:
• VW Chief’s Tensions With Board Reemerge in Clash Over Executives – Bloomberg:
• UPS and Ford prepare for vaccine distribution with ultra-cold freezers – Axios:
• Ford Loonie Junk Bond Lures Buyers With Yield Pickup Over Dollar – Bloomberg:

• Musk Hints Again at Longer-Range Teslas and Hatchback for Europe – Bloomberg: Elon Musk briefed a European battery conference on Tesla Inc.’s efforts to bring longer-range electric cars to market in the coming years
• Toyota halts operations at Indian plant again as union strike continues – Reuters:
• Nissan to sell redesigned Note compact car in Japan as it looks to restore profitability – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Tuesday said it will sell a redesigned version of its best-selling Note compact car in Japan
• FAA to begin environmental review at SpaceX Texas launch site – Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is beginning an environmental review for planned SpaceX launches in Texas.
• Tesla set to breach $500 billion in market value – Reuters:
• Ford’s new CEO tackles warranty costs in bid to boost profit – Reuters: Quality is once again Job One at Ford Motor Co.

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• Busting the 7 most common myths about electric vehicles – Guardian: Today’s electric vehicle can be as grunty or sporty as you like.
• BMW backtracks and apologises for odd ‘OK boomer’ advert – Autocar: And it places BMW in battle with electric SUVs from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar. But, what’s ov…
• Aston Martin celebrates racing success with Vantage Legacy trio – Autocar: Collection of race-spec Vantages offered for sale
• GM installs 5G at Hamtramck ‘Factory Zero’ – Just-Auto: General Motors claims its so-called Factory Zero, the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, now the company’s all-electric vehicle assembly plant, is the first automotive factory in the US to install dedicated 5G fixed mobile network technology.
• Niron teams with Marquette University and GM for EV drivetrains – Just-Auto: Niron Magnetics is partnering with Marquette University and General Motors to develop electric vehicle drivetrains using a US$5m grant from the Department of Energy.
• Toyota Kirloskar Motor expands reach to cover new emerging markets in India – Just-Auto:

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• BMW speeds up electromobility shift – Just-Auto: BMW Group said it was speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network for production of electrified vehicles.
• China Defies Elon Musk’s Warnings and Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen – Bloomberg:
• Daikin casts wary eye on a Tesla foray into air conditioners – Nikkei:
• Daimler, Geely mull China as production hub for hybrid powertrains – Reuters:
• Detroit’s abandoned Cadillac Stamping plant faces demolition. Here’s what could replace it – Freep: The old Cadillac Stamping Plant on Detroit’s east side is an abandoned ruin, but it’s not clear what company will occupy its replacement.
• Fiat Chrysler, PSA merger to include investor loyalty scheme – Reuters:

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