NEW DELHI: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will start making its first affordable electric vehicle (EV) by 2020 based on technology from parent Suzuki Motor, ahead of products developed in partnership with Toyota.The company and its parent are focusing on in-house capabilities but are also looking for partners to put in place the ecosystem for… Continue reading Maruti to start manufacturing budget electric vehicle on its own – Times of India
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Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners
Six years ago, after more than four decades with Renault SA, Gérard Détourbet decided he was done. He was in Chennai, leading a group of engineers from Renault and its strategic partner, Nissan Motor Co., in an attempt to create a low-cost vehicle for the Indian market, when some of his employees left his team… Continue reading Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners
Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
CLOSE We sit down with Jim Hackett, Ford Motor Company’s new CEO, to talk about his new position and the company’s future. Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press Ford China CEO and chairman Jason Luo, who began his job just a few months ago, has resigned. (Photo: Key Safety Systems) Ford China CEO and chairman Jason… Continue reading Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
In Brief Two recently reported crashes involving cars with autonomous driving systems have re-raised a key question. Who is at fault — the driver or the car? Collision Ethics Two separate incidents in California involving self-driving vehicles have recently gotten attention. One accident involved a Tesla Model S, the other, a Chevrolet Bolt that was using General… Continue reading Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus builds some pretty fantastic machines. The race team turned road car producer is most famous for owner James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari Enzo-based Pininfarina-designed P4/5 and the more recent SCG 003. Last fall, SCG announced the 004S, a three-seat sports car with a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8. More recently, the company revealed plans to build… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot
BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services
It’s not always obvious, but many car leases don’t allow you to drive with ridesharing services or rent your car to others. And it’s no surprise as to why — the high mileage and varying driving habits aren’t going to help the car’s condition when the lease is over. BMW, however, is sticking its neck… Continue reading BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services
Petrol and diesel cars set to be banned in parts of east London with £130 fines for motorists who flout rules
Petrol and diesel cars set to be banned in parts of east London with £130 fines for motorists who flout rules | Cab Trade News Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content Comments are closed. Subscribe2 Back to top
Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London
Transport Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London Commuters will be able to pre-book seats on an app, with four routes being approved by TfL A Ford Chariot shuttle bus van in San Francisco. Photograph: Tommy Lau/AP An experimental shuttle bus service operated by Ford has been approved by London’s transport… Continue reading Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London
BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)
BMW has been synonymous with DriveNow’s car sharing service for several years, and today it’s cementing that commitmen. The German auto brand has taken full ownership of DriveNow by acquiring Sixt’s stake in the company. This gives BMW “all options” for mobility services in the future — it’s free to take the tech-savvy rental platform… Continue reading BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)
VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys
Volkswagen (VW) VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys Experiments involved monkeys and humans breathing in exhaust fumes for hours at a time The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said VW’s diesel experiments on humans and monkeys were ‘not ethically justifiable in any shape or form’. Photograph: Daniel Roland/AFP/Getty Images Volkswagen, the world’s… Continue reading VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys