Jaguar to invest $18B in EV technology

Kaye Wiggins, Bloomberg News Published 4:56 p.m. ET June 26, 2018 The new Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV is unveiled during the first press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in March in Geneva. (Photo: FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP/Getty Images) Jaguar Land Rover is raising investment by about a quarter over the next three years… Continue reading Jaguar to invest $18B in EV technology

Aston Martin design chief on why the DBS Superleggera is still a proper GT

Prior to the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera‘s reveal, we caught up with exterior design chief Miles Nurnberger to find out where the car’s design comes from, and where it fits amid Aston Martin‘s growing range of cars. Where does this car sit in Aston Martin’s line-up?  “It’s a much more focused place in that GT-but-still-comfortable territory.”… Continue reading Aston Martin design chief on why the DBS Superleggera is still a proper GT

Uber overturns ban on operating in London

Uber’s ban on its licence by London’s transport regulator, Transport for London, (TfL) to operate in the city has been overturned in court. TfL refused to renew the licence when it ran out last September, saying the ride-hailing firm was not “fit and proper” to operate in the city. Following a court hearing, the company… Continue reading Uber overturns ban on operating in London

Volkswagen is also throttling production exhaust rules

Volkswagen Due to the new exhaust gas measurement cycles after the plant holidays, production at the parent plant in Wolfsburg can be rested on one to two days a week. This measure will be introduced immediately after the plant holidays in late July and is scheduled for the end of September, it said on Tuesday… Continue reading Volkswagen is also throttling production
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Volkswagen rivals taxis

S In the coming weeks, the Volkswagen subsidiary Moia intends to launch a public shuttle service with minibuses in Hanover. After Moia has received approval from the municipal administration for its novel – as the company says in the most beautiful new German – “ride-sharing offer”, in a first step a total of around 18,500… Continue reading Volkswagen rivals taxis

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera leak shows design of 715bhp supercar

The all-new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera has leaked the internet hours before its official reveal, showing its full design and the specifications of its uprated V12 engine. Leaked specs show that the Ferrari 812 Superfast rival uses Aston’s turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 engine in its most potent state yet, offering 715bhp and 664lb ft of torque to enable a 0-60mph time… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS Superleggera leak shows design of 715bhp supercar

Volkswagen introduces four-day week

Tuesday, 06/26/2018 17:14 Due to capacity shortfalls, Volkswagen is letting production rest at the parent plant in Wolfsburg for one to two days a week thanks to new exhaust gas measuring cycles. This emerges from an intranet message, which is available to the SPIEGEL. The measure will be introduced immediately after the plant holidays at… Continue reading Volkswagen introduces four-day week

Brexit halves new investment in British car industry, auto industry lobby says

LONDON – Uncertainty over Brexit has halved new investment in the British car industry as Prime Minister Theresa May‘s government current plans for trade after Britain leaves the EU are unrealistic, the biggest car manufacturing lobby said on Tuesday. Public announcements of fresh investments into new plant, machinery, tooling and equipment, models and model development… Continue reading Brexit halves new investment in British car industry, auto industry lobby says

Tata Motors ends down 6% on weak JLR trends

MUMBAI: Shares of Tata Motors declined 6 per cent on Monday, its third-biggest single-day fall in last one year, after analysts raised concern over JLR’s weak volume outlook, rising competition in SUV market and cash flow pressure. Analyst cut Tata Motors FY20 EPS by 3-7 per cent due to higher-than-expected capex and lower volumes. It… Continue reading Tata Motors ends down 6% on weak JLR trends

Autocar confidential: Bullitt Mustang sales, FCA boss on concept cars, Skoda Vision X & more

This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on Byton, Bullitt Mustang sales, FCA boss on concepts and Skoda Vision X.  Byton’s being taken seriously:  There’s a year to go before electric car start-up Byton releases its SUV, but CEO Carsten Breitfeld says the industry is already taking his company, and the M-Byte, seriously. “Two… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Bullitt Mustang sales, FCA boss on concept cars, Skoda Vision X & more