Aston Martin losses deepen as it issues coronavirus warning

Aston Martin Outbreak could hit supply chain and sales of carmaker, whose financial chief is to leave Coronavirus – latest updates Prince Charles (left) drives the company’s first SUV, the Aston Martin DBX, during his visit to its new manufacturing plant in St Athan, Wales. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Aston Martin’s losses widened in 2019… Continue reading Aston Martin losses deepen as it issues coronavirus warning

Tesla tells Model Y RWD buyers to ‘prepare for delivery’

Tesla is starting to tell people who pre-ordered the Model Y Long Range RWD, a version not yet available to order, to “prepare for delivery” just a few days after confirming deliveries of the higher-end versions of the electric SUV. As we reported earlier this week, Tesla is starting to confirm Model Y deliveries to customers… Continue reading Tesla tells Model Y RWD buyers to ‘prepare for delivery’

Aston Martin shares slide as losses deepen and finance chief leaves

LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Martin (AML.L) shares slumped to a record low on Thursday after the British luxury carmaker said its losses ballooned last year and its chief financial officer would leave by the end of April. FILE PHOTO: Aston Martin DBX, the company’s first sport utility vehicle, is displayed at its global launch ceremony… Continue reading Aston Martin shares slide as losses deepen and finance chief leaves

Aurora’s 2019 California DMV Disengagement Report

By Chris Urmson Each year, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires the companies testing self-driving vehicles in the state of California to write a Disengagement Report. The report provides insight into the number of miles each company has driven autonomously on California roads and the total number of disengagements enacted in a year. Disengagements occur… Continue reading Aurora’s 2019 California DMV Disengagement Report

Spin is launching electric scooters in Germany this spring

Spin, the electric scooter company owned by Ford, is gearing up to launch its vehicles for the first time outside of the U.S. This spring, the plan is to launch in Cologne, Germany, followed by other German cities. Spin also plans to apply for the e-scooter permit in France next month, as well as explore… Continue reading Spin is launching electric scooters in Germany this spring

Hertz Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies

The assessment includes more than 200 questions on culture; environmental and social practices; ethics and compliance activities; governance; diversity; and initiatives to support a strong value chain.  Photo via Depositphotos. The Hertz Corporation has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s… Continue reading Hertz Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies

Aston Martin’s finance boss to leave as losses deepen

FILE PHOTO: Aston Martin DBX, the company’s first sport utility vehicle, is displayed at its global launch ceremony in Beijing, China November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Martin’s (AML.L) chief finance officer will leave the company after its losses almost doubled last year following a sales drop as the luxury carmaker pursues… Continue reading Aston Martin’s finance boss to leave as losses deepen

Sentry Mode Captures Garbage Man Bashing Tesla Model X With Trash Bin

Caught on camera. Watch as this garbage man purposely bashes a trash can into a parked Tesla Model X. The vandalous garbage man’s act damaged the Tesla. Tesla Sentry Mode captured the act that results in a “massive scratch” on the Model X and it managed to clearly capture the offender too. We’re not sure… Continue reading Sentry Mode Captures Garbage Man Bashing Tesla Model X With Trash Bin

Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price

Tesla’s secret Roadrunner battery project promises cheap and energy-dense batteries that will extend vehicle range, reduce car prices and possibly jolt Tesla to new highs. There’s talk that a vehicle equipped with these batteries may even be revealed at Tesla’s Battery Day event this April. Talk of new, energy-dense batteries for Tesla isn’t new. Word… Continue reading Tesla ‘Roadrunner’ Batteries Target Extended Range, Reduced Price

Spanish plant owned by Denso, Fujitsu preparing to halt production as virus causes shortages

MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish plant owned by Denso Corp and Fujitsu Ltd is prepared to halt some production of auto electronics components if necessary because of a shortage of parts from China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The factory in Malaga expects to suspend its first production line – which assembles car audio components… Continue reading Spanish plant owned by Denso, Fujitsu preparing to halt production as virus causes shortages