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In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers

You are here: Home  » OEM  » Automakers and Suppliers  » Waymo is testing autonomous driving using Chrysler Pacifica minivans. Photo credit: Katie Burke UPDATED: 5/8/18 11:14 am ET DETROIT/MUNICH — In the race to start the world’s first driving business without human drivers, everyone is chasing Alphabet’s Waymo. The Google sibling is ahead of traditional automakers such… Continue reading In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers

Daimler has plan in case new Chinese shareholder turns hostile

Li Shufu, founder of Geely and owner of Volvo, acquired 9.7 percent of Daimler in February. BEIJING — Daimler has a back-up plan in place to protect itself from any unsolicited takeover bid should its new Chinese investor turn unexpectedly hostile. Li Shufu, founder of Geely and owner of Volvo Cars, acquired 9.7 percent of… Continue reading Daimler has plan in case new Chinese shareholder turns hostile

Ford CEO Hackett’s decision to dump cars ‘may prove fatal’

Ford’s new CEO, Jim Hackett, just announced a bold strategic move for America’s most enduring automaker: abandoning the car business. Hackett completely reversed former CEO Alan Mulally’s full-line strategy to focus on trucks and SUVs. A 3 percent jump in Ford’s stock price validated Hackett’s decision, but that adrenaline shot could be short-lived. Jettisoning automobiles… Continue reading Ford CEO Hackett’s decision to dump cars ‘may prove fatal’

Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

China’s policies to cut pollution is driving a rapid move toward electric vehicles in the world’s biggest market and causing an upheaval in the global auto industry, Aston Martin Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer said. “This whole show is revolving around what they call new energy vehicles, but Chinese policy is very much… Continue reading Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

Aston Martin thinks F1 could use it against Ferrari quit threat

Aston Martin believes Formula 1 can use its intention to become an engine supplier in 2021 as a bargaining chip against Ferrari’s threats to quit the championship. F1’s owner revealed its blueprint for the series’ future at the Bahrain Grand Prix, including plans for simpler, cheaper, louder and more powerful engines than the current V6… Continue reading Aston Martin thinks F1 could use it against Ferrari quit threat

Volkswagen mild hybrid and natural gas engines to drastically cut CO2

The Volkswagen Group will introduce mild hybrid and natural gas engine technology to its ranges in an attempt to cut average CO2 outputs to below the upcoming 95g/km limit. At the Vienna Motor Symposium, the German company confirmed that the Mk8 VW Golf would be the first to come with a new 48V mild hybrid powertrain that’s currently… Continue reading Volkswagen mild hybrid and natural gas engines to drastically cut CO2

Sergio Marchionne Admits Maserati Levante Launch ‘Sucked’

The struggling SUV had problems from the get go. The Levante hasn’t exactly been a huge success for Maserati. Since its launch in 2016, the company has had to halt production twice – shortly thereafter cutting production of the SUV by a whole 59 percent. In 2017, Maserati moved just 5,485 examples of the Levante.… Continue reading Sergio Marchionne Admits Maserati Levante Launch ‘Sucked’

Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week

Brabham Automotive has released a new preview image of its upcoming BT62 hypercar, which is due to be revealed next week. The new picture is of the car’s badge and follows another image that showed the rear LED lights and a large carbonfibre rear wing in darkness. Brabham describes its model as a “low-slung, race-inspired car”. It will cost… Continue reading Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week

Autocar confidential: Lynk&Co’s strategy, Toyota Supra, internet sales & more

​This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on Lynk&Co‘s strategy, Toyota Supra, Citroën internet sales and driving modes. Lynk&Co’s strategy:  New subscription-based marque Lynk&Co is aiming to sell cars to “people who don’t want to buy cars”, and boss Alain Visser said this approach has changed the way he recruits. The former Ford and… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Lynk&Co’s strategy, Toyota Supra, internet sales & more