Usually an automaker’s entry-level vehicle is where features initially dropped into the premium line trickle down. Mercedes has taken a different approach with the introduction of the new A-Class. Source: Mercedes-Benz
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An Apple legend and ex-Tesla exec says he is ‘sad how little progress’ Autopilot has made (TSLA)
Chris Lattner, a former Apple developer, spent nearly six months leading Tesla‘s Autopilot software team in 2017. He left the company last June. On Friday, Lattner criticized the software’s current state on Twitter. He said he was “sad” at the lack of progress he has perceived since he left the company. The Autopilot feature gives Tesla… Continue reading An Apple legend and ex-Tesla exec says he is ‘sad how little progress’ Autopilot has made (TSLA)
A new Tesla Autopilot update is ‘in final testing phase’, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promising some significant updates to the Autopilot program recently as owners grow increasingly more frustrated with the progress. Now, Musk says that a new Autopilot update is ‘in final testing phase’. more…
BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter
While new companies like Zero and Gogoro are establishing themselves as first-rate two-wheeled vehicle builders, the Hondas and Yamahas of the world have taken a more cautious approach to the market. BMW, on the other hand, launched its own electric scooter way back in 2014. Sadly it was only available in Europe — until now.… Continue reading BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter
Zenvo is Back and It’s Coming to the Geneva Auto Show With a New Car!!!
Zenvo is Back and It’s Coming to the Geneva Auto Show With a New Car!!! Top SpeedFull coverage
Plug-in electric car sales fall in Jan after year-end surge (update)
While 2017 saw higher U.S. sales of plug-in electric cars than any previous year, expectations for 2018 sales are running even higher. The Chevrolet Bolt EV will be available in all 50 states for a full year, the new 2018 Nissan Leaf with a 151-mile range is now on sale, and of course the Tesla… Continue reading Plug-in electric car sales fall in Jan after year-end surge (update)
New CLS line starts at Sindelfingen
Site manager of the Sindelfingen plant Michael Bauer (left) and Ergun Lümali, chairman of the Sindelfingen Works Council (right) Germany – Mercedes-Benz has started production of its latest CLS model at the Sindelfingen plant. The CLS will share the same assembly line as the E-Class sedan and T-models, with the AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ also… Continue reading New CLS line starts at Sindelfingen
Aston production returns to Newport
UK – The OEM is to build a special run of 25 DB4 GT Continuation cars at the site where the original DB4 GTs were made almost 60 years ago. Aston Martin described the move as “another landmark” in its ‘Second Century Plan’. “For more than half a century, Newport Pagnell was the heart of… Continue reading Aston production returns to Newport
Skoda starts building new paintshop
Czech Republic – The facility at Mladá Boleslav is being developed at a cost of €214.5m ($253.8m) and will have capacity for 600 vehicle bodies per day, bringing the onsite total to 2,700 units including the existing paintshop. Operations are due to begin by mid-2019. In its announcement, Skoda said the new paintshop would be… Continue reading Skoda starts building new paintshop
Audi to build electric SUVs at Ingolstadt
Germany – The model allocation was announced by CEO Rupert Stadler alongside confirmation of job security for all Audi AG employees until 2025. In total, the ‘Audi. Future’ agreement will see the OEM produce 20 electrified models by 2025, including more than ten pure electric vehicles (EVs). “Building up manufacturing capacity for electric cars in… Continue reading Audi to build electric SUVs at Ingolstadt