FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co will cut about 450 jobs at its Oakville assembly plant in Ontario, as the No. 2 U.S. carmaker discontinues production of the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT, Canada’s largest… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford to cut 450 jobs at Canada plant on Flex, Lincoln MKT production halt
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Production-Intent Electric SUV From Fisker To Debut In January
In January, Fisker will unveil a BEV that you will not be able to buy. Henrik Fisker, in a series of tweets, revealed a few more details about what to expect from Fisker Automotive in the near term as the company works on a premium and relatively affordable BEV. First of all, next week Fisker… Continue reading Production-Intent Electric SUV From Fisker To Debut In January
Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis
DETROIT (Reuters) – Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik said the self-driving vehicle company is now offering limited “rider-only” trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue. FILE PHOTO: A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in the Manhattan borough of New York City,… Continue reading Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis
VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race
FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and… Continue reading VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race
Porsche pilots online vehicle sales in the US and Germany
Porsche will begin selling its vehicles online in the U.S. for the first time, the company announced on Monday. To begin with, the company is proceeding with a pilot program that will be offered with 25 of its U.S.-based dealer partners, but the automaker says it could expand to cover the U.S. market more broadly… Continue reading Porsche pilots online vehicle sales in the US and Germany
All-electric Mini Cooper SE priced starting at $29,900 in the US
The new all-electric Mini Cooper SE, the first Mini designed from the ground up as an electric car, is going to retail in the U.S. starting at $29,900 (plus an $850 Destination and Handling fee) — before any tax incentives are applied. That puts final pricing as low as around $17,900 when you consider federal… Continue reading All-electric Mini Cooper SE priced starting at $29,900 in the US
VW revs up efforts to take on driverless vehicle rivals
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ABB to acquire Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
The acquisition will strengthen ABB’s relationship with leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and broaden the company’s e-mobility portfolio with hardware and software developed for local use ABB is to acquire a majority stake of 67 percent in Shanghai Chargedot New Energy Technology Co, a leading Chinese e-mobility solution provider. The transaction is expected to be… Continue reading ABB to acquire Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
Great Wall’s recovery seen to be temporary as shares surge
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) — The tailwinds that led to Great Wall Motor‘s unexpectedly strong show, propelling its shares on Monday, are unlikely to last for long, say some analysts. The Chinese sports utility vehicle and sedan maker late on Friday said its profit soared more than 500% year-on-year in the third quarter following a… Continue reading Great Wall’s recovery seen to be temporary as shares surge
Hyundai partners with Pony.ai, Via to launch self-driving fleet in US
Oct 28, 2019 2 min read In this image from Pony.ai, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai KONA Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the community of Irvine, Calif. starting Nov. 4, 2019. (Image credit: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor Group is partnering with Chinese self-driving startup Pony.ai and US mobility firm Via to launch… Continue reading Hyundai partners with Pony.ai, Via to launch self-driving fleet in US