Category: Automotive

Chevrolet Bolt Used As Testbed For Michelin Uptis Airless Tires

The Michelin Uptis airless wheel technology could make the tires ultra-reliable and potentially applicable to electric cars General Motors and Michelin start joint real-world testing and a validation program of the Michelin’s Uptis Prototype (“Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”) airless wheel technology. As you can see in the video, the prototype Uptis tires are tested on… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt Used As Testbed For Michelin Uptis Airless Tires

Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 Priced From €49,940 In Germany

Deliveries of the plug-in hybrid Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 will start in Spring 2020, with all-electric range of 52 km (32 miles) WLTP. Opel announced that its new plug-in hybrid (Grandland X Hybrid4 / Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 in UK) will start from €49,940 (RRP including VAT in Germany) / $56,050. The leasing option is from… Continue reading Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 Priced From €49,940 In Germany

FCA-Renault merger collapse a blow for Goldman and its alumni network: sources

LONDON (Reuters) – The collapse of merger talks between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles(FCA) and Renault marks a setback for a tight network of current and former Goldman Sachs’ bankers who tried to convince the French political establishment to back the deal. FILE PHOTO: The logos of Renault and Fiat carmakers are seen in Nice, France, June… Continue reading FCA-Renault merger collapse a blow for Goldman and its alumni network: sources

BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

San Luis Potosi/Munich. High-level representatives of the Mexican government and the BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico today. Oliver Zipse, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, stated during the ceremony: “The new plant in San Luis Potosi is an important… Continue reading BMW Group opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Paris clamps down on scooter startups

The City of Paris has had enough. There are currently 12 (yes, twelve) scooter startups in Paris. As reported by Le Monde, Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo announced in a press conference a series of restrictions to regulate the space. First, there are just too many scooter startups — Bird, Bolt, Bolt by Usain Bolt,… Continue reading Paris clamps down on scooter startups

Apple reportedly exploring acqui-hire of self-driving startup Drive.ai

Apple is potentially seeking to acquire Silicon Valley autonomous driving startup Drive.ai, according to a new report from The Information. The report describes the acquisition as in process, and says it will be an “acqui-hire,” which means its primary goal is to bring in the talent of Drive.ai — with presumably special focus on the… Continue reading Apple reportedly exploring acqui-hire of self-driving startup Drive.ai

Uber Copter offers on-demand JFK helicopter service for top-tier users

Uber is adding regular helicopter air service to the heaviest users of its platform with Uber Copter — a new service line launched today that will provide on-demand transportation from Lower Manhattan to JFK airport for, on average, between $200 and $225 per person, which includes car service to and from the helipad at each… Continue reading Uber Copter offers on-demand JFK helicopter service for top-tier users

Failed FCA-Renault deal exposes limits of French industrial intervention

* Fiat walked away from Renault deal over French politics * France has long list of state-steered unhappy deals * Government nonetheless shows no sign of relenting By Leigh Thomas PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler’s abrupt withdrawal of its merger offer for Renault lays bare the limits of the French government’s interventionist industrial… Continue reading Failed FCA-Renault deal exposes limits of French industrial intervention