Dyson, the technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners, has scrapped a project to build electric cars. The firm, headed by British inventor Sir James Dyson, said its engineers had developed a “fantastic electric car” but that it would not hit the roads because it was not “commercially viable”. In an email sent to… Continue reading Dyson scraps plans for electric car
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Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires
Hyundai and Kia, together the world’s fifth-biggest automaker by sales, recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the United States to address the possibility of engine fires. SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked 900 billion won ($758 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 mln to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires
The Nissan LEAF Has An Issue With Its App: It Does Not Work
Users from all over the world say the app is useless. When Fredrik Gnosspelius first got in touch with us, he was outraged about the NissanConnect EV app. According to him, it was a marketing scandal that Nissan promised to deliver something it is not able to. It assures, for example, that the app will… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF Has An Issue With Its App: It Does Not Work
Toyota Extends Plug-In Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 Years, 150,000 Miles
It’s valid for first-ownership and any subsequent owners down the road. One of the biggest concerns regarding plug-in hybrid vehicles – especially as they age and move into the used-car market – is the cost of replacing the battery pack. Barring unexpected failure, the packs will eventually diminish to a point where they need replacing,… Continue reading Toyota Extends Plug-In Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 Years, 150,000 Miles
LADA #СLUB – sales start of limited series
LADA announces sales start of the limited series #CLUB. Special trim level is created for those who have a passion for comfort, strive to stand out in the stream and prefer to make a meaningful choice LADA #CLUB is presented by the Granta sedan and liftback, the compact XRAY crossover and the Largus station wagon… Continue reading LADA #СLUB – sales start of limited series
Board of Directors of Renault’s PRESS RELEASE
Boulogne-Billancourt, October 11th, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Renault met today to decide on the Group’s governance. At this meeting, the Board of Directors decided to end the mandate of Mr Thierry Bolloré as Chief Executive Officer of Renault SA and President of Renault s.a.s with immediate effect. The Board of Directors also… Continue reading Board of Directors of Renault’s PRESS RELEASE
Whisbi Raises €5M in Funding
Whisbi, a Barcelona, Spain-based conversational Sales platform, raised €5M in funding. The round was led by Cipio Partners along existing investors Active & BDMI. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Alex Bisbe, Whisbi offers a Conversational Sales platform to capture, qualify and… Continue reading Whisbi Raises €5M in Funding
Dyson Scraps Plans for Electric Car After Failed Attempt at Sale
Dyson Ltd. said it’s abandoning plans to build an electric car because the company couldn’t find a way to make it commercially viable.
DENSO and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Contact: Dan AlfDENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc.Phone: (310) 513-7353dan_alf@densodrive.com LONG BEACH, Calif. – DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., and Matt Smith, three-time winner of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, are wrapping Smith’s bike in pink this month to raise awareness about breast cancer.… Continue reading DENSO and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month