UFODrive is a car rental service in Europe that only offers electric vehicles and has a unique story born from an idea on how to provide better service in an industry that is inundated with long wait times and confusing paperwork. I spoke with CEO Aidan McClean, who shared a bit about UFODrive with me… Continue reading Clean Technica: UFODrive Aims To Dominate The Globe With EV Rentals000575
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Interview: Kevin Magnussen on leaving F1 for Le Mans
Kevin Magnussen says the desire to battle for wins again was key to his decision to sign with Peugeot for the firm’s return to the top class of the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2022. The 28-year-old Dane was ditched by the Haas Formula 1 team at the end of 2020, ending his F1 career after seven… Continue reading Interview: Kevin Magnussen on leaving F1 for Le Mans
Dealers see shift to battery-EVs in used market
The UK Government has an ambitious plan to stop the sale of new cars and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) with pure internal combustion engines. Originally due to come into force in 2040, the Government has brought forward the ban to 2030. Between 2030 and 2035, new cars and vans can be sold with internal combustion… Continue reading Dealers see shift to battery-EVs in used market
Chinese EV startup Byton explores listing via SPAC deal: Sources
Byton was launched in 2017 by Future Mobility Corp, a company co-founded by former BMW and Nissan Motor executives. SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Byton, backed by Apple assembler Foxconn, is in talks to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Byton, whose… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Byton explores listing via SPAC deal: Sources
Best SUVs to buy 2021
If you’re in the market for an SUV you’re spoilt for choice these days. Almost every manufacturer makes an SUV, many make a whole range of them and the variety of models on offer is huge. The SUV options are growing all the time to accommodate demand, making choosing the best SUV for your needs… Continue reading Best SUVs to buy 2021
A Silicon Chip Shortage Is Causing Big Issues for Automakers
You may have noticed that it’s difficult to get ahold of new high-end graphics cards and game consoles these days. In large part, that’s due to an ongoing global shortage affecting semiconductor foundries. As it turns out, the problem is even more pronounced in the auto industry. In fact, it’s getting so bad that a… Continue reading A Silicon Chip Shortage Is Causing Big Issues for Automakers
Autorola offers dealers white label car disposal portal
Autorola UK is offering dealers a white label version of its online wholesale used car sales portal to support dealers in disposing of unwanted or over age stock. The portal gets dealer’s used cars in front of other wholesale buyers digitally without any of the transport costs. Peugeot, Citroen, Skoda, SEAT, VW Commercials, Audi, Nissan,… Continue reading Autorola offers dealers white label car disposal portal
Nidec to Acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company” or “Nidec”) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to acquire: the shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (“Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool”), a company that designs, manufactures, and sells machine… Continue reading Nidec to Acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
Renault and PSA hit in turn by the global semiconductor shortage
Posted on Feb 5, 2019 2021 at 16:07 Updated on Feb 5 2021 at 16:43 The semiconductor shortage continues to hit the automotive industry, and it no longer spares the French manufacturers. After having long succeeded in dodging the shutdown of production, Renault announced Friday the interruption of activity for two to three days next… Continue reading Renault and PSA hit in turn by the global semiconductor shortage
@Nissan: New 2021 Nissan Kicks, with updated styling and enhanced connectivity, starts at $19,500000206
February 5, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The new Nissan Kicks is now on sale across the U.S., with a starting MSRP of $19,500 USD1 for the Kicks S model. Along with its updated exterior and interior styling, the new Kicks now offers standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on all grades, as well as available… Continue reading @Nissan: New 2021 Nissan Kicks, with updated styling and enhanced connectivity, starts at $19,500000206