WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc has asked the Trump administration to exempt the Chinese-made car computer “brain” of its new Model 3 sedan from 25 percent tariffs imposed in August, saying they threaten the electric carmaker’s bottom line. FILE PHOTO: A car carrier trailer carries Tesla Model 3 electric sedans, is seen outside the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer ‘brain’
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The all-electric Polestar 2 will be the first car with Google’s native Android Auto
Volvo’s futuristic performance brand Polestar released the first teaser image of its second car this week (seen above). The aptly named Polestar 2 will be Volvo’s first all-electric car, and has specs (on paper, at least) that match up with some of the best EVs that are about to hit the road. It will also… Continue reading The all-electric Polestar 2 will be the first car with Google’s native Android Auto
Canada auto sales fall 8 pct in December
Top U.S. automakers also reported a dip in auto sales for the month of December, however remained bullish on pickups in 2019 sales. Canada‘s auto sales declined 8 percent in December from a year earlier, marking the ninth straight month of sales drop, according to industry data released on Thursday. Overall sales for December fell… Continue reading Canada auto sales fall 8 pct in December
Tesla’s Secret Weapon: Intense Focus On Batteries
INSIDE TESLA’S SECRET, INTENSE FOCUS ON BATTERIES By now, regular readers of this column are well aware that we (along with most other writers who focus on electric vehicles) consider the threat of the “Tesla killer” to be no threat at all. Yes, Big Auto is producing excellent EVs, some of which are in Tesla’s league,… Continue reading Tesla’s Secret Weapon: Intense Focus On Batteries
Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates
DETROIT (Reuters) – Major automakers on Thursday shrugged off declines in U.S. new vehicle sales in December and said they were bullish about 2019 even as economists warned that rising interest rates will discourage consumers from buying cars in the year ahead. FILE PHOTO: New vehicles sit in a parking lot at the General Motors… Continue reading Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates
UPDATE 6-Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates
DETROIT (Reuters) – Major automakers on Thursday shrugged off declines in U.S. new vehicle sales in December and said they were bullish about 2019 even as economists warned that rising interest rates will discourage consumers from buying cars in the year ahead. FILE PHOTO: New vehicles sit in a parking lot at the General Motors… Continue reading UPDATE 6-Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates
Automakers close out 2018 with drop in U.S. new vehicle sales
DETROIT (Reuters) – Major automakers on Thursday posted a weak finish to 2018 for U.S. new vehicle sales as the industry braced for what is widely expected to be a worse year for sales in 2019. FILE PHOTO: A logo of General Motors is pictured at its plant in Silao, in Guanajuato state, Mexico, November… Continue reading Automakers close out 2018 with drop in U.S. new vehicle sales
Machine Guns: US Citizens Attack Self-Driving Waymo Cars
More than 20 sometimes dangerous attacks in two years: Some residents of Chandler in the US state of Arizona are against the tests of autonomously driving cars in your city. Some have cars from Waymo damaged and assaulted inmates. January 2, 2019, 1:08 pm, Werner Pluta Autonomously driving Chrysler Pacifica from Waymo: several times trying… Continue reading Machine Guns: US Citizens Attack Self-Driving Waymo Cars
FCA US Reaches Settlements on Emissions Requirements
FCA US Reaches Settlements on Emissions RequirementsFCA has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with U.S. federal and state agencies as well as private class actions to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirementsEstimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 billion, in line with financial charge taken for this purpose in third-quarter, 2018FCA… Continue reading FCA US Reaches Settlements on Emissions Requirements
FCA to announce 2018 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results on February 7
FCA to announce 2018 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results on February 7Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) announced today that its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter 2018 will be released on Thursday, February 7, 2019.A live audio webcast and conference call of the 2018 full year and… Continue reading FCA to announce 2018 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results on February 7