Ola Källenius According to a report, the Daimler boss believes that the changes in the automotive industry will lead to “emotional negotiations”. (Photo: AP) Berlin Daimler boss Ola Källenius has no hope of an early improvement in the situation in the automotive industry. “It is not an economic crisis where the markets will turn up… Continue reading Daimler boss: Ola Källenius: “There will be no going on like this”
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Fiat Chrysler’s grand plans for Alfa Romeo have dimmed. Here’s why
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide When Carlos Tavares was talking about the way brands carry passion after Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the maker of Peugeot moved closer to a merger on Wednesday, he could have been talking about Alfa Romeo. The FCA brand with the racing heritage, heart-pounding driving experience and… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s grand plans for Alfa Romeo have dimmed. Here’s why
Media report: VW apparently compensates Austrian police in the diesel scandal
Police in Austria According to media reports, VW will probably pay a sum of less than 2.6 million euros to the Austrian state. (Photo: AP) Wolfsburg, Vienna The carmaker has been involved in the diesel exhaust scandal VW agreed on compensation with the Austrian state. This was confirmed on Saturday by the Austrian Interior Minister… Continue reading Media report: VW apparently compensates Austrian police in the diesel scandal
‘No time left:’ Nissan No. 3 Seki explains decision to bolt
TOKYO — Nissan Motor‘s vice chief operating officer said he chose to leave the carmaker — where he was promoted to No. 3 just this month — for a position at Japanese motor maker Nidec in part because the clock is winding down for him. “I’m 58 years old, so there’s no time left,” Jun… Continue reading ‘No time left:’ Nissan No. 3 Seki explains decision to bolt
Renault India to launch new compact SUV in second-half 2020
Between April-November 2019, Renault India has more than doubled its UV market share to 4 percent. New compact SUV, set to debut in 2020, will further rev up demand. (Representational image) Renault India, which is gradually upping the ante in the SUV market with its recently launched seven-seat Triber, is plotting new moves to accelerate… Continue reading Renault India to launch new compact SUV in second-half 2020
California bans time-based billing for EV charging
California’s Office of Administrative Law has approved amendments to its Electric Vehicle Fueling Systems Specifications. Effective January 1, 2020, the new rules will ban public charging operators from billing by the minute. This is likely to cause some turmoil in the charging market, as several major charging networks, including Electrify America and EVgo, currently bill… Continue reading California bans time-based billing for EV charging
You Can Now Buy a Knockoff Cybertruck for $10,800
Knockoff Cybertruck You might not have to wait until 2021 to get your hands on a Tesla Cybertruck — or something like it, anyways. The Russian YouTubers behind the channel Pushka’s Garage have converted an old VAZ 2109 angular hatchback into a knockoff Tesla Cybertruck, stainless steel “exoskeleton” and all. While the team claims to… Continue reading You Can Now Buy a Knockoff Cybertruck for $10,800
This Volkswagen robot drives to your EV to charge it
The mobile charging robot is currently a prototype but Volkswagen envisions it to make every car park a flexible charging station. Wolfsburg: Volkswagen has built a new type of robot that can charge your electric vehicle while also locating it in a garage. The mobile charging self-driving robot drives to the electric vehicle that needs… Continue reading This Volkswagen robot drives to your EV to charge it
Turkey’s First Domestic Built Electric Car Has Arrived
Türkiye’nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu (TOGG), established to make Turkey’s 60-year dream come true and become Turkey’s first global mobility brand by leading the transformation of Turkey’s automotive industry. TOGG unveiled its early stage prototype C-SUV and a concept Sedan at a public event held at IT Valley in Gebze, Turkey. The C-SUV launch in… Continue reading Turkey’s First Domestic Built Electric Car Has Arrived
Toyota fined $12m in China for telling Lexus dealers not to discount
GUANGZHOU — Toyota Motor was slapped with a fine of 87.61 million yuan ($12.5 million) for pressuring dealerships to curb discounts on its Lexus luxury car brand, Chinese authorities said Friday. The Japanese automaker’s Chinese arm received the penalty for violating antitrust law between 2015 and 2018, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. The fine totals 2% of Toyota’s… Continue reading Toyota fined $12m in China for telling Lexus dealers not to discount