Land Rover will revive the Hard Top name for the forthcoming commercial version of the new Defender, with the firm promising the new machine will offer “a unique combination of cargo space, practicality and comfort”. The Hard Top moniker was first used by the British brand in 1950, when a removable roof was introduced for the Series… Continue reading Land Rover Defender expands model range with new commercial model
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EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes
Sponsored Links Steve Dent/Engadget Another luxury electric car maker is taking drastic action in light of financial trouble. Chinese firm Byton has told The Detroit Bureau and The Verge that it’s stopping operations for “at least” six months due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most China-based workers will be furloughed, with just… Continue reading EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes
Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV Availability In U.S. To Be Extremely Limited
The market introduction of the all-new Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid looks shakier and more questionable every day and now the U.S. is mentioned as well and we’re very disappointed. The first warning sign was a low sales target for Japan (300 units per month / 3,600 per year) and then the bad news emerged… Continue reading Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV Availability In U.S. To Be Extremely Limited
Automakers may avoid compliance penalties under new North American trade pact for a year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Automakers and their suppliers may be able to escape penalties for compliance infractions for up to a year under a new North American trade deal that takes effect on Wednesday, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said on Tuesday. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement requires that for tariff-free access, vehicles must contain 75%… Continue reading Automakers may avoid compliance penalties under new North American trade pact for a year
E-scooter firms get the green light to start trials of up to one year on UK streets
In light of COVID-19 and social distancing regulations, the U.K. has been working on making it easier for people to get from point A to B in cities without resorting to buses and trains or bringing more cars to congested roads, and today that strategy took an interesting leap forward. The country’s Department for Transport… Continue reading E-scooter firms get the green light to start trials of up to one year on UK streets
Citroen unveils new hatchback as virus pushes event online
David Mchugh, Associated Press Published 5:05 p.m. ET June 30, 2020 | Updated 5:12 p.m. ET June 30, 2020 Frankfurt, Germany – PSA Group unveiled one of its most important new models Tuesday with 20 people physically present and 2,600 watching online – a marketing configuration that the coronavirus seems likely to accelerate across the… Continue reading Citroen unveils new hatchback as virus pushes event online
GM must repay $60 million in state tax credits, Ohio AG says
FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is pictured at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Ramos Arizpe, state of Coahuila, Mexico October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Tuesday that General Motors Co (GM.N) should repay $60 million in state tax credits after it closed its Lordstown Assembly plant… Continue reading GM must repay $60 million in state tax credits, Ohio AG says
Ford Mustang Mach-E To Gets Performance Boost Prior To Launch
Jun 30, 2020 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., June 30, 2020 – The all-electric Mustang Mach-E isn’t a Mustang in name only – and we’ll let the horses do the talking. Order banks are now open in the U.S., and reservation holders are now being invited to convert their reservations to official orders for the… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E To Gets Performance Boost Prior To Launch
Hyundai Launches ‘County Electric’ Minibus In South Korea
HYUNDAI MOTOR LAUNCHES ‘COUNTY ELECTRIC’ MINIBUS Hyundai’s first electric minibus provides economical and eco-friendly transportation The electric minibus offers many safety and convenience features for driver and passengers SEOUL, June 29, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company has introduced the County Electric for the Korean market, the company’s first electric minibus, providing an economical, eco-friendly, safe and… Continue reading Hyundai Launches ‘County Electric’ Minibus In South Korea
Daimler-backed Momenta says its robotaxis will be fully driverless and profitable in 2024
In China and the U.S., there’s much debate about when and how humans will achieve fully autonomous robotaxis at scale — cars that chauffeur passengers under complex road conditions without safety drivers behind the wheel. Many pieces are needed to make this happen: mammoth amounts of test data, advanced algorithms, strong operational teams, big checks… Continue reading Daimler-backed Momenta says its robotaxis will be fully driverless and profitable in 2024