NAGOYA — Toyota Motor is ramping up efforts to sell electric vehicles in China, the world’s largest auto market, where it plans to launch its first electric Lexus in 2020. The plan was unveiled at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in late November. China’s electric vehicle market is facing challenges after the government cut subsidies.… Continue reading Lexus to launch EV in China taking on VW and Tesla
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Porsche Top 5 Series Focuses On Taycan
Discover the exterior, interior, and performance of the EV. For the latest episode of its Top 5 series, Porsche is taking a deeper look at its most recent and most technologically advanced product. The 10-minute video takes us at the company’s Development Center in Weissach where we join “electric head” Alex Bangula in discovering some… Continue reading Porsche Top 5 Series Focuses On Taycan
Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer says the new DBX SUV production plant in St Athan, Wales, which was officially opened on December 6, will be “hugely important” to the firm’s future growth. The facility, which occupies three converted ‘super-hangers’ that were formerly part of the Ministry of Defence St Athan site, will be the sole global… Continue reading Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory
Nissan Europe boss suffers sales slide to prep for profitable future – Automotive News Europe
Nissan’s sales in Europe fell by over a quarter in the first nine months as the company suffered headwinds ranging from an aging model lineup, difficulties adapting to WTLP regulations and management turmoil related to the departure of its scandal-hit leaders Carlos Ghosn and Hiroto Saikawa. The sales decline has happened under the watch of… Continue reading Nissan Europe boss suffers sales slide to prep for profitable future – Automotive News Europe
Unicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refunds
Unicorn, the electric scooter startup from the co-creator of gadget tracker Tile, is shutting down operations after blowing all its cash on Facebook and Google ads but only receiving 350 orders for its glossy white e-scooters, it claims. In an email to customers, the company says it lacks the resources to deliver any of its… Continue reading Unicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refunds
Battery costs, EVs for China, solar cars from Europe: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker committed to a plant with battery giant LG Chem? And why again is Toyota so committed to hybrids and not electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 6, 2019. Sono Motors is aiming to make a compact car powered… Continue reading Battery costs, EVs for China, solar cars from Europe: The Week in Reverse
Ford Transit Custom PHEV Orders Temporarily Closed
As soon as customers were finally able to order a plug-in Ford, then they weren’t. Reports from customers in Germany indicate that the order books for the Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid (and its passenger Tourneo Custom Plug-in Hybrid version) are temporarily closed. Ford started to accept orders in late September only in a few European… Continue reading Ford Transit Custom PHEV Orders Temporarily Closed
3D Printing Can Keep Aging Air Force Aircraft Flying
Glenn House and his colleagues spent more than four years making a new toilet for the B-1 Lancer. The challenge wasn’t fitting the john into the cockpit (it went behind the front left seat), but ensuring that every part could handle life aboard a plane that can pull 5 Gs, break the sound barrier, and… Continue reading 3D Printing Can Keep Aging Air Force Aircraft Flying
@Ford: Europe’s New Fave Car Colour?
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading @Ford: Europe’s New Fave Car Colour?
Tesla updates Model S front seats with thinner design
After updating the Model X front seats, Tesla is now updating the Model S front seats with the thinner and “more comfortable” design, according to the automaker. Last month, we reported on Tesla updating Model X with new front seats to improve comfort. According to a communication to sale employees, Tesla designed less bulky seats,… Continue reading Tesla updates Model S front seats with thinner design