Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG will absorb their autonomous vehicle partner, Argo AI, in a move that demonstrates the difficulties of success in the self-driving space, experts say. The move — driven in part by Argo’s inability to attract new investors — will shut down the Pennsylvania-based startup founded by two Michigan natives that… Continue reading Ford, Volkswagen to absorb autonomous vehicle partner Argo AI
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Volkswagen will make only electric cars in Europe within next 10 years
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Ford sells stake in Russia business, joining carmaker exodus
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GM: All American sites will be powered with renewables by 2025
General Motors Co. said Wednesday that based on current projections, it will be able to power all of its U.S. sites with renewable energy by 2025 — five years ahead of its previous target of 2030. The automaker announced last September it would push to source all renewables for U.S. sites by 2025 after saying… Continue reading GM: All American sites will be powered with renewables by 2025
Auto major Mercedes-Benz is latest to exit Russian market, sells its stock to a local investor
Auto major Mercedes-Benz is latest to exit Russian market, sells its stock to a local investor Mercedes-Benz has officially announced its exit from the Russian market on Wednesday. News agency Reuters reported that Mercedes-Benz will sell its stake in its industrial and financial services divisions to a local investor. The company’s shares are being sold to vehicle… Continue reading Auto major Mercedes-Benz is latest to exit Russian market, sells its stock to a local investor
How the National Grid will work with electric cars
Battery electric vehicles are no flash in the pan, they’re here to stay. From a whole life perspective and taking everything into account from battery production to end-of-life, recent studies rate battery vehicles as having the least impact on greenhouse gasses, and the environment as a whole, than any other conventional or alternative powertrain type.… Continue reading How the National Grid will work with electric cars
The fastest electric cars
Rimac is something of an old hand in the electric sports car sector: the wild C_Two is the Croatian firm’s second production model. Making its debut in 2018 and with customer deliveries due in 2021, the 1914bhp carbonfibre-bodied machine is said to dispatch 0-60mph in 1.85sec and crack 186mph in a breathless 11.8sec. An electric… Continue reading The fastest electric cars
Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest motorised two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced plans to commence operations in the Philippines in association with Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a part of the Columbian Group of Companies, which is among the leading automotive groups in the Philippines and also represents brands like BMW, Kia, Mazda, Range Rover, Peugeot and Mahindra. As… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines
New Maserati GranCabrio teased with official images
Just like the old GranTurismo, Maserati will sell its front-engined GT car as a coupe and convertible. We’ve already seen the new GranTurismo unveiled in hard-top guise and now it appears the convertible GranCabrio is almost ready for its full debut. These latest pictures taken outside Maserati’s headquarters in Modena mark the first time we’ve seen official… Continue reading New Maserati GranCabrio teased with official images
Ford Fiesta axed from line-up
It has been confirmed that the Ford Fiesta supermini will be axed from Ford‘s line-up, with production of the brand’s compact hatchback scheduled to end in June 2023. In an official statement Ford of Europe President Martin Sander said: “At Ford in Europe, we are accelerating our efforts to go all-in on electrification with our… Continue reading Ford Fiesta axed from line-up