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Ghosn Investigators Focus on Ties to Saudi Businessman – Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—The latest investigation by Tokyo prosecutors into Nissan Motor Co.’s Carlos Ghosn centers on his relationship with a Saudi Arabian businessman, Khaled Al Juffali, who runs part of Nissan’s Middle East business, according to people familiar with the matter. Some of the people said payments by Nissan to a Juffali company—on which prosecutors have cast… Continue reading Ghosn Investigators Focus on Ties to Saudi Businessman – Wall Street Journal

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24.12.18
AVTOVAZ: Main Events of 2018

In 2018, AVTOVAZ confidently continued implementing the Mid-Term Development Plan. The Company reinforced the product offensive, strengthened its position as automotive brand No. 1 in Russia – LADA – and expanded its presence in export markets. Thanks to the support of the Shareholders, Federal and Regional Authorities, AVTOVAZ Group demonstrated steady positive operating margin and profitability.
LADA New Products
The sales of LADA Vesta Cross sedan started in June 2018. It is the first car in its segment that combines the ground clearance of crossover (203 mm), excitable handling, spacious interior and one of the most popular body types in Russia – sedan.
August 2018 is notable for the start of sales of the new LADA Granta Family — sedan, hatchback, station wagon and liftback. LADA Granta, distinguished by its modern style and improved level of comfort and safety, has been and remains one of the most affordable vehicle models in the Russian market.
In November, the sales of LADA XRAY Cross started. The model is distinctive in SUV inherent attributes both in terms of design and in terms of the technical content. The car has a rich set of new equipment, a high level of comfort and off-road performance: the car’s ground clearance has reached 215 mm, a record for LADA; it’s got the intelligent LADA Ride Select system enabling the driving modes for various road conditions.
At the main automotive event of the country – the Moscow International Automobile Salon – LADA presented 4 new models and the vision of the brand’s development and design concept. LADA stand showed 6 premieres, which is a record in the Brand’s history. LADA 4×4 VISION concept car, recognized as the best exhibit at the Moscow International Automobile Salon, demonstrated the vision of the development of the Company’s style DNA.
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LADA was awarded in 4 categories in the annual national award the “Car of the Year in Russia”. More than 1 million people took part in voting. LADA Vesta and LADA Vesta SW became the winners in the category “Small class”. LADA Vesta SW Cross got the title the “Car of the Year in Russia” in the category “Cross-country station wagons”. LADA Largus Van was awarded in the category “Mini-vans” for the 6th time already. LADA brand was awarded in the special category “Favorite brand in the mass segment”.
LADA Vesta SW Cross won the prestigious automotive award – Grand Prix “Za Rulem -2018”. The car was awarded in the category “Compact Crossovers”. LADA Vesta SW and LADA Vesta SW Cross were also awarded in the special category “Breaking stereotypes”.
The annual national award “TOP-5 Auto” by the automotive business experts: LADA Vesta SW and LADA Vesta SW Cross were recognized as the best in the category “Compact city car”. LADA PR-function was awarded in the category “The best PR department of the car maker”; it is a special award for competence and efficient communication.
LADA Vesta SW Cross received the RAF-2018 Russian Automobile Forum Award – the model was awarded in the “Best Debut of 2017”.
AVTOVAZ was awarded by “Kommersant of the Year” in the category “Industry” (according to the Kommersant Volga edition). The award, one of the most reputable and largest in the country’s business community, is given to the companies for their strong contribution to the development of Russian business.
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In 2018, LADA developed a new corporate philosophy; for the first time in the last few years it’s got a single Brand slogan. Energetic design, best quality and equipment at an affordable price, confidence in all situations – these are the three basic principles of the new LADA philosophy. The Brand’s new motto: “LADA. New Horizons”. The slogan emphasizes a full renewal of the model lineup, access to new niches, transformation of the dealer network, advanced standards in engineering and production of cars.
AVTOVAZ, together with “Immoshan” Company and the Togliatti Road Police, opened the largest car playground for the children in Russia – LADlandia to teach the traffic rules. Now children and schoolchildren of Togliatti will be able to study traffic safety rule while driving a car bike in a mini-city.
The Company has started implementing the Labor Conditions Improvement Program 2018-2020 to improve the working conditions for the Company’s employees. The total amount of funding within the Program is 3.178 billion rubles, of which more than 900 million rubles have been allocated already in 2018. The Program is developed on the basis of 100% survey of the Company’s employees and includes 588 actions aimed at improving the comfort and safety for the AVTOVAZ personnel.
The corporate development of AVTOVAZ Group is aimed at preparing further renewal of the model range: by 2026, the Company plans to launch 8 new models and 9 facelifts. In order to reinforce its scientific and technical potential the Company recruits the engineers: about 400 people, including young specialists and graduates of higher educational institutions who were hired to R&D Center. AVTOVAZ managers were meeting with the students of the largest universities in the Volga region, the Company became the general partner of the youth forum iVolga, thus creating the basis for the implementation of long-term plans for LADA.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance Price = 50% of BMW M3 Price in China

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Published on December 18th, 2018 |

by Zachary Shahan

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price = 50% of BMW M3 Price in China

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December 18th, 2018 by Zachary Shahan

If the BMW 3 Series seems to be in trouble in the US due to the Tesla Model 3, it appears it might have a much bigger problem in China. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is already at the top of the price range of a BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and lower-trim options should eventually arrive to compete with those models’ lower-trim options.

Additionally, at the highest end, the Tesla Model 3 Performance crushes the prices of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 — as in, it’s approximately half the price of those premium-class competitors.

Don’t let the prices fool you, though — the Tesla Model 3 offers superior performance. As our friend Vincent, who shared all of this info with us, points out, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is even quicker than the BMW M4.

As Vincent shares, the prices of midsize luxury sedans in China (in USD) are as follows:

Audi A4 — $43,000–60,000
BMW 3 Series — $42,000–72,000
Mercedes-Benz C-Class — $46,000–72,000
Tesla Model 3 Long Range — $72,000

As far as the performance versions, you get:

BMW M3 — $162,000
BMW M4 — $184,000
Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 — $173,623
Tesla Model 3 Performance — $81,160

Here are the original tweets about these comparisons:

In addition to those comparisons, Vincent highlighted that prices for the Tesla Model S and Model X dropped notably in the past week:

Taking into account huge fuel and operational savings from driving a Tesla Model 3 rather than a BMW or a Mercedes, as well as the many extra benefits of an electric car and especially a Tesla, I have to agree with Vincent’s comment that “I can’t find a reason to buy BMW … sorry, just can’t.” However, same goes for Mercedes, Audi, etc.

Expect a good first quarter for Tesla in China.

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Tesla’s New Christmas Easter Eggs Stink

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by Kyle Field

Tesla’s New Christmas Easter Eggs Stink

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December 18th, 2018 by Kyle Field

Tesla continues to drop easter egg bombs on owners, and this time, they stink. Well, they would if Tesla had Smell-o-Vision, but thankfully they don’t (yet?) and simply add to the ambience of the in-car experience.

Tesla has delivered on the promise of new easter eggs with a Fart Mode that allows owners to choose from a variety of options of fart sound effects and what they want to use them for. Who wouldn’t want their $100,000 car to make fart noises when they turn the blinkers on? Actually, that might be a fun setting for Valet Mode…

The new easter eggs come with the latest version of Tesla’s firmware (v48.12), delivering on Elon’s promise to bring some toilet humor and a romance mode to the in-car experience with a future update. As it turns out, Romance Mode came in the form of a new fireplace easter egg that turns waiting at a Supercharger for the car to charge into a more intimate experience. Just add flowers and some window shades and who knows what could happen.

The new easter eggs continue Tesla’s trend of adding fun perks to the car that take things to the next level. Romance Mode also kicks on the heat and puts on mood-making music. You’d be surprised what a bit of Barry White or Marvin Gaye could do to set the mood.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the new perks would be coming, but now that they have arrived, I’m left wondering why. They feel a lot like memes that people scroll through on social media. Sure, it’s fun to talk about and fun to see, but do I really want it pinned to my car in perpetuity? Nah.

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Many executives had to leave already

In the car industry, there is no stone unturned; e-mobility and digitization are turning the entire industry around. The change does not stop even at the executive level of VW. Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg Thursday, 27.12.2018 13:36 clock The change in Volkswagen meanwhile has also captured large parts of the management team. In 2018, around… Continue reading Many executives had to leave already

VW reports “abnormalities” in new exhaust software

At VW new irregularities have been noticed – just in the software update for diesel engines. The Federal Motor Transport Authority is on. VW logo in Hannover Sunday, 23.12.2018 12:13 clock At VW internal controls of the new exhaust gas software for diesel vehicles “abnormalities” have been registered. Thereupon one informed “immediately active” the Kraftfahrtbundesamt… Continue reading VW reports “abnormalities” in new exhaust software

Exhaust scandal costs VW this year 5.5 billion

The exhaust gas scandal continues to cost Volkswagen dearly. For the coming years, the Group expects further billions in costs. Getty Images VW logo on car in Wolfsburg Saturday, 22.12.2018 16:41 clock Volkswagen has to spend 5.5 billion euros for consequences of the diesel scandal this year, according to Financial Director Frank Wittwer. “In the… Continue reading Exhaust scandal costs VW this year 5.5 billion

The Volkswagen highlights of 2018: Electric mobility and new SUV models set the trends

Electric mobility in avant-garde design: the ID. VIZZION Electric offensive: ID., ID. VIZZION and ID. R Pikes Peak provided important impetus on the threshold of a new epoch SUV offensive: With nine new models, Volkswagen has expanded its efficient SUV fleet more than ever before More 2018 news: the up! GTI makes for fun in… Continue reading The Volkswagen highlights of 2018: Electric mobility and new SUV models set the trends

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