- Germany pulls plug on VW US Voltswagen spoof – Just-Auto
- Stellantis is No. 1 in Europe sales, ahead of VW – Automotive News
- Toyota announces fuel cell production JV in China – Just-Auto
- Some Tesla cars, including the Model Y Performance, fell behind their EPA range in a new study … – Businessinsider
- VW Not Changing Its Name Voltzwagen, Was April Fool’s Joke Gone Bad – Bloomberg
- Genesis X electric coupe concept revealed – Autocar
- BMW well on track to achieve key targets for 2021 -CFO – Reuters
- Volvo Cars to review options including IPO, Geely says – Reuters
- LF-Z Electrified concept embodies Lexus future vision – Just-Auto
Archives for March 2021
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Mar 31, 2021
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Mar 30, 2021
- Musk’s warming up to gas evident once more at Texas Gigafactory – The Detroit News
- VW confirms it’s going all in on electric, starting with new US name: Voltswagen – Washington Post
- Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing – Autocar
- Electric vehicles to dominate line up at Toyota’s Lexus by 2025 – Reuters
- Musk says cell supply shortage makes it difficult to scale Tesla Semi production – Reuters
- Motional, Lyft select Hyundai Ioniq 5 for robotaxi platform – Automotive News
- Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing – Autocar
- ARK Invest: space cadets – FT
- Kia shows more of EV6 – Just-Auto
- VW adds sporty crossover with Taigo – Automotive News
- Lexus LF-Z Concept Previews Brand’s Electrified Future – Detroit Bureau
- BMW Group contracts second lithium supplier – Just-Auto
- Toyota and Tesla could combine for small e-SUV platform – report – Just-Auto
World’s Largest Automakers 2021: Toyota extends its lead over Volkswagen.
In the first two laps of World’s Largest Automakers 2021, Toyota Group, backed by strong sales in China and at home in Japan, extended its lead over 2nd ranked Volkswagen.
January through February, Toyota was some 150,000 units ahead of Volkswagen. Both OEMs are up in the single digits compared to the same period a year ago. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance continues marooned the reds, mostly because of Renault and Mitsubishi (both down around 15%) while Nissan (up 1.4%) shows feeble signs of life. [ There is more … ]
Monday Morning Auto News, Mar 29, 2021
- Canada envisions an EV battery corridor – Automotive News
- Mercedes EQS challenges Tesla Model S with full-width interior screens – Automotive News
- China’s Great Wall plans hydrogen fuel-cell SUV model – Reuters
- Great Wall Bets Big on Hydrogen Using the Fuel to Power New SUV – Bloomberg
- Infiniti Offering Next-Gen ProPilot Assist on 2022 QX60 – Detroit Bureau
- Mazda names Yasutake Tsuchida as N.A. design chief – Automotive News
- Rolls-Royce looks to the future with start of UltraFan build – Reuters
- CEO reorganises Lancia under Stellantis – Just-Auto
- Geely’s New Electric Car Push Is Decidedly New Age – Bloomberg
Friday Morning Auto News, Mar 26, 2021
- Exclusive: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall’s plant – sources – Reuters
- VW to claim damages from former CEO, Audi boss – Automotive News
- National Labor Relations Board finds that Elon Musk tweet violated federal labor law – Freep
- Agency finds that Elon Musk tweet violated federal labor law – The Detroit News
- Chip shortage hits Windsor Assembly; Chrysler Pacifica minivan plant to be down for month – Freep
- Honda finds buyer for Swindon car plant – Autocar
- Peugeot 308 to get EV and MHEV options but hot hatch unlikely – Autocar
- Tata Group wins legal battle against ex-chairman Mistry – Nikkei
- VW sets up AI unit in Detroit – Just-Auto
- Mahindra names new MD and CEO – Just-Auto
- Ford and HP work on 3D printing waste recycling – Just-Auto
Thursday Morning Auto News, Mar 25, 2021
- Ford Phases Out Sedan in Favor of Battery Packs at Spanish Plant – Bloomberg
- Porsche Expands U.S. Subscription Program to Boost Taycan Sales – Bloomberg
- Skoda aims to launch a new EV below Enyaq, CEO says – Automotive News
- Chips shortage axes seven Dacia production days – Just-Auto
- Mining Billionaire Takes on Musk in Hydrogen Versus EVs Debate – Bloomberg
- Ford axes Mondeo in Europe – Just-Auto
- Ford Mondeo to be discontinued in March 2022 after 29 years – Autocar
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Mar 24, 2021
- Toyota reinvests in Isuzu for self-driving and EV push – Nikkei
- Hyundai faces production disruption from April due to chip shortage – FT – Reuters
- Lexus teases new electric car ahead of unveiling – Autocar
- Peugeot models top EU27 in February – Just-Auto
- Skoda to launch affordable new EV models and combustion variants – Autocar
- Ford’s global business chief explains how it’s spending $6 billion to create jobs in an EV-focused … – Businessinsider
- VW’s Skoda aims for 2021 rebound, plans electric car investments – Reuters
- UK Mercedes-Benz car owners seek damages over alleged emissions cheating – Guardian
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Mar 23, 2021
- GM plans 35% water use reduction – Just-Auto
- EV battery startup QuantumScape seeks to raise $859M to fund expansion – Automotive News
- Zeekr launched by Geely as new EV brand with global intent – Autocar
- Tesla is still seeking plant manager at German factory ahead of summer opening – Automotive News
- Toyota to produce key fuel cell components in China – Nikkei
- Former Tesla engineer can’t sue in public trial, court says – LATimes
- COVID cuts Porsche after tax profit for 2020 | just-auto – Just-Auto
- Volvo will form infotainment JV with Chinese tech company – Automotive News
- Selling silence – transforming the cabin into a quiet bubble – Just-Auto
- Audi plans 50% drop in water consumption by 2035 – Just-Auto