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Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging

Porsche is actively pursuing the future of electromobility and the challenges that await Porsche is one of those legacy companies that is pursuing electrification with more zeal than others. With so much emphasis put on the Taycan lately, the company’s other moves in the same direction are kept mostly unnoticed. However, for Porsche, making the transition… Continue reading Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging

UPDATE: Tesla Briefly Releases New “Wireless Charger” … Pulls Product

Interestingly, this product was called a wireless charger, but it doesn’t charge your car. ***UPDATE: A recent article by Business Insider states that Tesla has now confirmed this product sold out. We have no idea why it was completely removed from the website rather than marked as “SOLD OUT,” but that’s what has been reported.… Continue reading UPDATE: Tesla Briefly Releases New “Wireless Charger” … Pulls Product

Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV

More lithium-ion batteries on the horizon. Exide Industries, India’s largest manufacturer of batteries (not to be confused with Exide Technologies), and Leclanché announced the launch of a new joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries in India. India Both Exide Industries and Leclanché would like to catch onto the growing interest in the building battery business… Continue reading Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV

Mahindra: FCA complaint against Wrangler lookalike is “without merit”

Indian car maker Mahindra has pushed back against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)’s recent attempt to block Mahindra from importing the Roxor SUV to the US, claiming that FCA’s complaint is “without merit”. FCA recently attempted to block Mahindra from importing the Roxor to the US, claiming that it copies the design of the original Willys Jeep.  The Mahindra Roxor,… Continue reading Mahindra: FCA complaint against Wrangler lookalike is “without merit”

2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models

FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles.  Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models

Valenciennes: PSA boss wants to increase production at UMV plant, unions fight back

His visit was eagerly awaited. The CEO of the PSA group, Calos Tavares, came to meet the management and employees of the Valenciennes plant on Tuesday. The site that produces gearboxes is saturated today. Since June, he can no longer cope with exploding orders. However, Carlos Tavares asks them to significantly increase production. He would… Continue reading Valenciennes: PSA boss wants to increase production at UMV plant, unions fight back

Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile

Trees do not climb to the sky unless they are called Ferrari. A shining symbol of the insolent health of the luxury automobile, the Italian brand has flown on the stock market since coming to Wall Street three years ago. The prancing horse is currently worth 24.5 billion dollars in the market (21 billion euros),… Continue reading Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile

2018’s diesel deaths – by brand

FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles.  Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – by brand