Determined to take full advantage the turning of the electric , Volkswagen takes the opportunity to resurrect one of its most iconic vehicles. On Tuesday, July 2, the German manufacturer presented a 100% electric version of its famous 60s combi. Designed by its US research and development center, this van is supposed to highlight the… Continue reading Volkswagen revives its famous electric combi
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Jaguar Plans In-House Battery Pack Production Capacity Of 150K / Year
Jaguar Land Rover announced the production of new electrified models, drive units and battery packs in the UK. Calls to build battery cell gigafactory. The official statement from Jaguar Land Rover says that the company is gearing up for the production of an entire range of electrified models in the UK. The first model confirmed for… Continue reading Jaguar Plans In-House Battery Pack Production Capacity Of 150K / Year
Exclusive: U.S. clears SoftBank’s $2.25 billion investment in GM-backed Cruise
(Reuters) – Cruise, a U.S. self-driving vehicle company majority-owned by General Motors Co, told Reuters on Friday that a U.S. national security panel approved a $2.25 billion investment in the firm by Japan’s SoftBank Corp. FILE PHOTO: People walk near the logo of SoftBank Corp in Tokyo, Dec. 18, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo SoftBank has… Continue reading Exclusive: U.S. clears SoftBank’s $2.25 billion investment in GM-backed Cruise
An Uber glitch sent drivers to riders’ final destinations — before picking anyone up (UBER)
Many Uber drivers and riders are reporting a peculiar problem: drivers were being sent to their destinations instead of the pickup point. The issue appears to be mainly affecting the Uber Driver app, which is a separate product from the rider app, and sending drivers to a requested destination before picking up the passenger who… Continue reading An Uber glitch sent drivers to riders’ final destinations — before picking anyone up (UBER)
In addition to urban air mobility, why not rural air mobility?
Jeff Miller Contributor Jeff Miller is the retired executive vice president of marketing at Aerion Supersonic and an aerospace marketing consultant. Personal air vehicles — those nifty electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — have become one of the hottest aviation concepts since the Wright Flyer inspired a flood of competitors. Touted as quieter,… Continue reading In addition to urban air mobility, why not rural air mobility?
Dealers slam into reverse with £10k losses in May
Dealer profitability went to reverse in May with the average site turning in losses of £10,000 for the month. The loss negated the gains made in April leaving retailers behind for the overall quarter. According to dealer profitability specialist ASE, a “sizeable cause” of the drop in overall performance was attributable to a hit on… Continue reading Dealers slam into reverse with £10k losses in May
MG Motor UK adds Cinderford dealership to its network
MG Motor UK has added Cinderford MG in Gloucestershire to its franchise dealer network. The dealership offers customers a full suite of sales and aftersales support thanks to a large showroom with space for up to six new cars, along with a six-car workshop for servicing and maintenance. Cinderford MG’s facilities also include two electric… Continue reading MG Motor UK adds Cinderford dealership to its network
Are Tesla Model 3 Paint Jobs Really Problematic?
A specialist in paint protection says it was just a hiccup One of the most frequent complaints that emerged against the Tesla Model 3 was related to the quality of its paint job. Some units presented orange peel, dust nibs and other quality problems that made early owners disappointed. However, it is apparently a thing of… Continue reading Are Tesla Model 3 Paint Jobs Really Problematic?
JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
“ Jaguar Land Rover’s recent calls for a UK ‘gigafactory’ to ease the transition to electrification for the struggling car industry appear more relevant than ever, as plans for a new range of electric cars at its Castle Bromwich plant are revealed. JLR has big electrification plans – image courtesy of JLR. The automotive industry’s… Continue reading JLR calls for UK ‘gigafactory’ as it invests in electric vehicles
VW, Ford reach outline agreement to share electric, autonomous tech – source
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volkswagen carmaker is seen at the entrance of a showroom in Nice, France, April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) have reached an outline agreement to share electric and autonomous car technologies, extending their alliance beyond a cooperation on commercial vehicles, a source… Continue reading VW, Ford reach outline agreement to share electric, autonomous tech – source