A rumor is circulating about Tesla and the British government working together on finding a location for a factory in England. Tesla is currently undergoing a massive expansion in Europe with its first full-fledged factory near Berlin and a new design and research center in the German capital. After announcing that Tesla’s first factory in… Continue reading Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
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Brayleys buys Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin
Brayleys has bought Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin for an undisclosed sum. The Hertfordshire-based group now has eight Honda showrooms and nine aftersales outlets. The Romford business joins Brayley Honda dealerships in Enfield, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Ruislip, Thames Ditton, Ewell and Leatherhead and a stand-alone aftersales facility in Grays, Essex. Brayleys also represents Kia,… Continue reading Brayleys buys Romford Honda from Glyn Hopkin
Vertu looks to expand through acquisitions and consolidation
Vertu Motors looking to come out of the pandemic and take advantage of the acquisition opportunities likely to arise in the months ahead. During the year it added 12 sales outlets and three new franchises. The group delivered pre-tax profits down 71% to £7.3m on turnover up 2.8% to £3.1bn in the year to 29… Continue reading Vertu looks to expand through acquisitions and consolidation
Mercedes-Benz EQS Prototype Spotted At A Charging Station: Video
One of the MINI Cooper SE drivers in Germany recently spotted two all-electric prototypes of Mercedes-Benz EQS at an IONITY fast-charging station in Gruibingen. Both were covered during charging (also the dashboard) and then uncovered right before departure. The EQS looks pretty good (although still in camouflage) and as an electric EQ equivalent of S-Class,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS Prototype Spotted At A Charging Station: Video
According To James Dyson, All Current Electric Cars Are Sold At A Loss
EV fans all over the world could not hide their disappointment when Dyson gave up doing its electric car. What we heard in October 2019 was that is was not “commercially viable.” Autocar’s latest edition brings nine pages dedicated to the project and the man behind it, James Dyson. In an interview with Steve Cropley,… Continue reading According To James Dyson, All Current Electric Cars Are Sold At A Loss
Maserati Teases Revised Ghibli, The First PHEV In The Automaker’s History
SparkTheNext: New Maserati Ghibli Hybrid Modena, 03 June 2020 – Innovation has always been a muse for Maserati’s engineers and designers: it all starts with a spark – a flash of brilliance that catches, that burns, that grows. The natural world is full of moments where a single spark evolves into something new – an instant… Continue reading Maserati Teases Revised Ghibli, The First PHEV In The Automaker’s History
Nidec to set up motor R&D site in China amid Sino-US tensions
KYOTO/DALIAN — Nidec, the world’s largest motor manufacturer, will set up a new research and development facility in China for drive motors used in electric vehicles, Nikkei has learned, hoping to counter risks arising from Sino-U.S. tensions and also take in Chinese demand. The Japanese company plans to also develop motors for use in elderly… Continue reading Nidec to set up motor R&D site in China amid Sino-US tensions
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Didi Chuxing to Issue Coupons to Boost Domestic Travel
The coupons, which provide a maximum discount of 15 yuan ($2), can be accessed via the company’s app or a QR code from June 2 to 29. Photo via Didi Chuxing. Chinese ride-hailing group Didi Chuxing will issue e-coupons in an effort to boost domestic travel, Xinhua reports. The company told the news outlet that due to… Continue reading Didi Chuxing to Issue Coupons to Boost Domestic Travel
Ohio Carsharing Plan Put on Hold by COVID-19
An Ohio town carsharing scheme has been put on hold, as the public has not had ample opportunity to weigh in due to the coronavirus. According to The Chronicle, the Oberlin City Council’s plan with Sway Mobility of Shaker Heights would supply two electric vehicles, either Nissan Leafs or Chevy Bolts, a charging station, insurance,… Continue reading Ohio Carsharing Plan Put on Hold by COVID-19