Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
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Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month. Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Electric supercar: Rimac wants to compete with Tesla’s Roadster
Concept 2 (Image: Rimac) The Croatian automaker Rimac wants to build an electric vehicle that can compete with the Tesla Roadster 2.0. That could be hard. Rimac has released first pictures of his upcoming super sports car (video). The Concept Two is to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is expected to… Continue reading Electric supercar: Rimac wants to compete with Tesla’s Roadster
Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues
The problems included Tesla needing to make some batteries by hand and borrowing scores of employees from one of its suppliers to help with manual assembly, CNBC had said. New Delhi: Tesla is on track to achieve its production targets for the Model 3, the electric car-maker said on Thursday, squashing a report of further… Continue reading Electric vehicles maker Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues
Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Datsun has passed the milestone of 300,000 cars sold globally since the first Datsun car of the 21st century – the Datsun GO – was sold in India. “Datsun is celebrating a new milestone – 300,000 customers have chosen Datsun cars since the return of the brand in March 2014,” said Jose… Continue reading Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
Fiat Chrysler shows big profit boost for 2017; workers get $5,500 each
Buy Photo The media crowds around Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Chairman and CEO of FCA at the 2019 Jeep Cherokee reveal during the 2018 North American International Auto Show held at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo Fiat… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler shows big profit boost for 2017; workers get $5,500 each
Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues
Tesla’s Model 3 EV delays are well-known, including in the company’s own earnings report and quarterly delivery numbers. A fresh report from CNBC on Thursday claimed that Model 3 production was even more delayed than it appeared, with specific continued issues around battery manufacturing. CNBC also suggested that the company is “not close” to mass-production… Continue reading Tesla responds to fresh reports of Model 3 production issues
FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations
UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS* Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Il. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, On. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Jefferson North Assembly Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Saltillo Truck Assembly Saltillo (Mexico) Ram 1500 (Regular Cab and Crew Cab), Ram Mega Cab,… Continue reading FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations
McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage
10 MSO X cars inspired by the McLaren 570S GT4, created as bespoke project by McLaren Special Operations Designed and engineered with race car emulation as the primary focus, but still road-legal High downforce rear wing and bespoke, track-biased interior Unique exterior colour schemes, each echoing famous McLaren endurance racing liveries Commissioned by US McLaren… Continue reading McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage
BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter
BorgWarner’s AWD coupling improves stability, traction and handling New rear axle differential lock is controlled by BorgWarner’s newly developed ECU The AWD coupling offers leading response time and high torque capacity and accuracy Auburn Hills, Michigan, January 25, 2018 – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric… Continue reading BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter