UPDATE 1-Nissan to boost China production capacity by 40 pct, source says

BEIJING (Reuters) – Japan’s Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) plans to invest about $900 million to boost vehicle-making capacity in China by 40 percent by 2021 – part of a 60 billion yuan ($8.73 billion) strategy to become a top three player in the world’s largest auto market. A car with the Nissan logo badge is… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Nissan to boost China production capacity by 40 pct, source says

Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources

By Kane Wu and Julie Zhu HONG KONG: Two electric vehicle-sharing platforms backed by powerful Chinese carmakers plan to seek external funding totalling almost $730 million to fuel their growth, people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The moves come as Beijing continues its push into the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector as part… Continue reading Two Chinese EV sharing platforms in $730 mln push to fuel growth – sources

Brexit: what it means for the British car industry

If there was ever a company that tracked the recent downs and ups of our car industry, it’s Unipart, which was once a division of the state-owned dinosaur British Leyland but is now a thriving independent parts and logistics firm. Neill’s worries are those of the wider industry. Tariffs would be bad, but worse would… Continue reading Brexit: what it means for the British car industry

UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co improperly tested vehicles for fuel economy and emissions, the Japanese government said on Thursday, revealing fresh cases of compliance failures by manufacturers. The results came to light after the government had ordered the automakers to check their operations after revelations of improper… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor apologise for improper vehicle tests

Japan says Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor carried out improper testing

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp, Suzuki Motor Corp and Yamaha Motor Co conducted improper fuel economy and emissions tests on their vehicles, Japan’s transport ministry said on Thursday. The logo of Mazda Motor Corp. is displayed at the company’s news conference venue in Tokyo, Japan May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo The report is… Continue reading Japan says Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha Motor carried out improper testing

Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER

Tokyo, August 7, 2018 – Mitsubishi Motors has announced it is to increase production of its XPANDER small MPV following strong demand from customers across the ASEAN region.   The XPANDER is built at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bekasi, Indonesia and exports began in April this year. It was planned to produce 100,000 units… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER

Drive.ai’s self-driving vehicle service is now live in Texas

The bedroom community of Frisco, Texas might seem like an unusual place to find a self-driving vehicle. But here in this city of nearly 175,000 people, there are seven. And as of Monday, they’re available for the public to use within a specific sector of the city that has a concentration of retail, entertainment venues… Continue reading Drive.ai’s self-driving vehicle service is now live in Texas

Iran: first cleaver on the automobile and aeronautics

French companies have made a reason. After having denounced on May 8 last the Iranian nuclear agreement the Trump administration had set a first deadline of August 6, the date of entry into force of the first sanctions. As of Monday evening, companies in certain sectors, including automotive and aeronautics, will have to withdraw from… Continue reading Iran: first cleaver on the automobile and aeronautics