Toyota finally launches a 100% electric car, the bZ4x

Posted on Dec. 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Updated on Dec. 2 2021 at 15:07 It looked like an anomaly. Pioneer and undisputed champion of hybrid engines, Toyota had until now refrained from launching a 100% electric car in Europe , in reverse of the eagerness shown for two years by its competitors to occupy this… Continue reading Toyota finally launches a 100% electric car, the bZ4x

BMW combines M legacy and rockstar esthetic into a quick V8 hybrid SUV

BMW couldn’t mark the 50th anniversary of its high-performance M division with any ol’ concept vehicle. Instead, the German automaker tapped into a rock star aesthetic that would make David Lee Roth proud with a plug-in hybrid concept that merges V8 power with next level M design. The XM SUV plug-in hybrid concept — suitably… Continue reading BMW combines M legacy and rockstar esthetic into a quick V8 hybrid SUV

Nissan investing $17.6 billion in EV, battery development

Tokyo — Nissan said Monday it is investing $17.6 billion (2 trillion yen) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup. The Japanese automaker’s chief executive, Makoto Uchida, said 15 new electric vehicles will be available by fiscal 2030. Nissan Motor Co. is aiming for a 50%… Continue reading Nissan investing $17.6 billion in EV, battery development

Autos & Transportation · 10:01 AM UTCNissan unveils $18 bln electrification push in bid to draw level with rivalsNissan Motor Co announced it will spe…

Spending compares to 1 trln Y over pvs decade on electrification To launch 23 electrified vehicles by 2030, including 15 EVs To introduce all solid-state batteries by March 2029 Shares end down 5.6%, underperforming rivals YOKOHAMA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) announced it will spend 2 trillion yen ($17.59 billion) over five… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 10:01 AM UTCNissan unveils $18 bln electrification push in bid to draw level with rivalsNissan Motor Co announced it will spe…

Nissan invests 15 billion euros over five years to accelerate the electrification of its cars

Posted on Nov 29, 2021, 6:49 AM After have rebalanced their accounts and regained some profitability , Nissan announced on Monday that it would deploy a vast investment plan to accelerate the electrification of its vehicles. “Now that Nissan is out of the crisis, the time has come to change gears,” repeated Makoto Uchida, the… Continue reading Nissan invests 15 billion euros over five years to accelerate the electrification of its cars

Commercial robotaxi pilot services launched in capital, Baidu among players seen capitalizing

A passenger approaches a Baidu Apollo Go commercialized robotaxi in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily] Beijing launched China’s first pilot area for commercial autonomous driving vehicle services on Thursday, marking a shift from the testing phase for autonomous driving to wider commercial exploration, industry experts said. Tech giant Baidu Inc and self-driving startup Pony.ai… Continue reading Commercial robotaxi pilot services launched in capital, Baidu among players seen capitalizing

Baidu, Pony.ai get nod to launch paid, driverless robotaxi services in Beijing …

Chinese tech group Baidu Inc and self-driving startup Pony.ai have won approval to launch paid driverless robotaxi services that will see the firms deploy not more than 100 vehicles in an area in China’s capital Beijing. The state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper reported on the approvals on Thursday, citing a ceremony held by the Beijing Economic and… Continue reading Baidu, Pony.ai get nod to launch paid, driverless robotaxi services in Beijing …

@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Tundra and Sequoia vehicles

PLANO, Texas (Nov. 23, 2021) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2021 model year Tundra and 2021-2022 model year Sequoia vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 22,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles have a power steering system that makes it easier to turn the steering wheel, especially at lower speeds.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Tundra and Sequoia vehicles