Even though the modular underpinnings of the Roma were pre-engineered for hybrid power, the new entry Ferrari will stick with pure front-engined, twin-turbo V8 power for its entire seven-to-eight year life cycle.
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PSA trade unions give the nod to merger with Fiat
FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Fiat and Peugeot are seen in front of dealerships of the companies in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS (Reuters) – The majority of unions representing workers at Peugeot maker PSA (PEUP.PA) are in favour of a planned merger with Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI), PSA executives and… Continue reading PSA trade unions give the nod to merger with Fiat
Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe
Bugatti Automobiles is looking to broaden its appeal by flanking the 2.5 million-euro ($2.7 million) Chiron supercar with a slightly more accessible alternative. The potential second model line would be an electric-powered grand tourer or crossover that could seat up to four people and would cost between 500,000 and 1 million euros. The French boutique… Continue reading Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe
California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – California said on Monday it will halt all purchases of new vehicles for state government fleets from GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler and other automakers backing President Donald Trump in a battle to strip the state of authority to regulate tailpipe emissions. FILE PHOTO: Engines assembled as they make their way through… Continue reading California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight
Renault needs to break pay taboo to get right boss
Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is compiling a shortlist following the ouster of Thierry Bollore, an acolyte of ex-boss Carlos Ghosn. It will be a difficult job. London: French carmaker Renault is challenged on numerous fronts and still smarting from a nasty spat with its largest owner, the French government. Even in good times, remuneration restraint at… Continue reading Renault needs to break pay taboo to get right boss
Electric car: Volkswagen invests foot on the floor
Posted Nov 18, 2019 at 7:00 am Volkswagen, which already gave the competition to its competitors with its colossal resources and unmatched sales, decided to drive the point. The world’s largest manufacturer announced Friday, during the annual update of its investment plan, that it intends to invest 60 billion euros in the period 2020-2024 in… Continue reading Electric car: Volkswagen invests foot on the floor
Ferrari curses
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Ghosn case: twelve months of suffering for Renault and Nissan
Posted on Nov 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm It was a Monday, just a year ago. November 19, 2018, the automotive world is brutally plunged into total amazement. Carlos Ghosn, the icon of the sector, the man who has straightened Nissan and who alone manages three major manufacturers, is arrested by the Japanese police :… Continue reading Ghosn case: twelve months of suffering for Renault and Nissan
All mod cons: driving Porsche, Jensen and Alfaholics restomods
But it’s the handling that makes it. Before I drove the GTA-R, the man from Alfaholics said it was more rewarding than a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, which I humoured with a ‘well, he would say that’ sort of nod. Yet its balance is so good that I think he’s right. Going into a corner there’s… Continue reading All mod cons: driving Porsche, Jensen and Alfaholics restomods
Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson explains its advantage over Waymo – Business Insider
The autonomous-driving startup Zoox has a promising but challenging business model. The company is developing a new kind of electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomy. Making a custom vehicle will give customers a safer and more enjoyable experience, Zoox CTO and cofounder Jesse Levinson told Business Insider. The company is also focused on urban ride-hailing,… Continue reading Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson explains its advantage over Waymo – Business Insider