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Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA

Sponsored Links Mercedes-Benz Mercedes has posted a teaser for the production EQA, and it doesn’t appear share much of anything in common with the 2018 concept EV. The near-finished vehicle is now positioned as an “electric brother” of the 2021 GLA crossover, complete with a virtually identical side profile. Mercedes hasn’t said much more, but… Continue reading Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA

Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs

“ Aston Martin Lagonda has officially opened its second manufacturing plant in the UK, signalling “a huge vote of confidence” in British automotive industry – according to the carmaker’s group president. The second Aston Martin manufacturing site, in St Athan, Wales, was officially launched this month and described as a “pivotal” move for the company… Continue reading Aston Martin second UK facility is ‘huge vote of confidence’ bringing 700 jobs

Tesla considers cutting China-built Model 3 sedan prices next year: Bloomberg

FILE PHOTO: A new Tesla Model 3 is shown at a delivery center on the last day of the company’s third quarter, in San Diego, California, September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is considering cutting the prices of its China-built Model 3 sedans by 20% or more next… Continue reading Tesla considers cutting China-built Model 3 sedan prices next year: Bloomberg

Otonomo and GreenRoad partner to reduce road risk via Driver Profiling and Intelligence

Otonomo, an Automotive Data Services Platform, announced that it will partner with GreenRoad to enable the provision of Driver Risk Profiling and other intelligence to its clients throughout the world. Fleets will be able to deploy GreenRoad to engage drivers in improving their driving behavior, cut costs, operate more efficiently, and save lives. By taking… Continue reading Otonomo and GreenRoad partner to reduce road risk via Driver Profiling and Intelligence

UPDATE 1-Dongfeng to reduce PSA stake in merger deal with Fiat-sources

(Updates to add Dongfeng reached for comment, shares on trading halt) MILAN, Dec 17 (Reuters) – China’s Dongfeng Motor will have a reduced stake of around 4.5% in the new group resulting from the merger between Peugeot owner PSA and rival Fiat Chrysler, two sources said on Tuesday. Earlier the board of PSA approved a… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Dongfeng to reduce PSA stake in merger deal with Fiat-sources

Boards of Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot owner PSA, sign off on merger: sources

MILAN (Reuters) – The boards of French carmaker PSA (PEUP.PA), the owner of Peugeot, and Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCA) in separate meetings on Tuesday approved a binding agreement for a $50 billion merger, sources said. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, attends a news conference… Continue reading Boards of Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot owner PSA, sign off on merger: sources

GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids

GM was planning to introduce one or more new electric vehicles at CES next month. But the company said it failed to meet the deadline because of the United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike, according to Motortrend. The delay is not stopping GM CEO Mary Barra from making a push on autonomous vehicles (AVs) while nixing… Continue reading GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids

Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations

Tesla is warning Model S and Model X customers in Europe about a new software update that is reducing the capacity of its Autopilot features in order to comply with regulations. The Autopilot is not the same all around the world. Tesla has to adapt its driver-assist system to different regulations in different markets. It… Continue reading Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations

Rivian’s Battery Cooling Tech Means Class-Leading Energy Density

We’re not talking about a small lead here, but some 20-25 percent better than existing EVs. Upcoming EV startup Rivian Automotive says its battery packs will offer “volumetric energy density” that’s better than any other current EV on the market today. The state-of-the-art battery packs will be used in the company’s R1T electric pickup truck,… Continue reading Rivian’s Battery Cooling Tech Means Class-Leading Energy Density