The Aston Martin DBX looks set to be called Varekai when it reaches production in 2019, after the British brand applied to trademark the name. The DBX is gearing up for production, over two years after the concept made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. But the final car is widely tipped to adopt a… Continue reading Aston Martin Varekai name likely for Aston’s new DBX SUV
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UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030
The UK’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars could be brought forward, possibly to 2030, if plans laid out by MPs get the green light. The respective committees for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environmental Audit; Health and Social Care; and Transport have published a report that claims the Government’s current plan to ban the sale… Continue reading UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030
Huge Tesla Fremont Factory Supercharger Expansion Revealed
1 H BY STEVEN LOVEDAY A recent building permit reveals a large expansion at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, making for one of the largest Supercharger stations in the world. Currently, the largest Tesla Supercharger stations are in China, and each contains 50 stalls. Recently, a few of the largest in the U.S. have been built… Continue reading Huge Tesla Fremont Factory Supercharger Expansion Revealed
New car factory that could come to the North East takes major leap forward
Plans to potentially build a new car factory in the UK have moved closer after billionaire Ineos boss selected a designer for the new ‘spiritual successor’ to the Land Rover Defender. Multibillionaire chemicals tycoon Jim Ratcliffe announced his intention to create a new car factory, and said a base in the North of England was… Continue reading New car factory that could come to the North East takes major leap forward
NISSAN REPORTS FEBRUARY 2018 SALES FOR EUROPE
NISSAN REPORTS FEBRUARY 2018 SALES FOR EUROPE 2018 2017 February Sales (units) 58,070 62,828 February Market share 3.7% 4.3% Rolle, (Switzerland) 16th March, 2018 – Nissan announced today European sales for February of 58,070 units (Nissan and Datsun), representing a market share of 3.7%. February highlights: February sales in the UK… Continue reading NISSAN REPORTS FEBRUARY 2018 SALES FOR EUROPE
Lister Motor Company previews Storm II
The Lister Motor Company was revived back in 2014, and since then the British company’s boss, Lawrence Whittaker, has made no secret of his desire to see the company produce a hypercar capable of taking on the likes of McLaren, Pagani and Koenigsegg. It now appears those plans may finally be coming to fruition after… Continue reading Lister Motor Company previews Storm II
Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, today announced the opening of a new Silicon Valley location. The facility, located at 1735 Technology Drive, Ste. 175, in San Jose, Calif., establishes Schaeffler’s foothold in this leading tech region. Philip George, director, region innovation for Schaeffer, will lead the new… Continue reading Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office
UPDATE 1-GM to invest $100 million to upgrade facilities to build self-driving cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Thursday it will invest more than $100 million in two facilities as it prepares to build production versions of its Cruise self-driving car next year at its Orion Township assembly plant in Michigan. A self-driving GM Bolt EV is seen during a media event where Cruise,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM to invest $100 million to upgrade facilities to build self-driving cars
Tesla engineers say Model 3 parts need substantial rework after production
Follow John Electric-car maker Tesla is known for troubled launches, at least for the four products it’s offered since the first Roadster in 2008. But the launch of the Tesla Model 3, its lower-priced electric sedan, may be the most challenging yet—and it may be the Tesla with the highest expectations. The first 30 cars,… Continue reading Tesla engineers say Model 3 parts need substantial rework after production
Lyft Partners with Magna to Scale Self-Driving Technology
Today, we’re excited to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Magna, the largest North American Tier 1 automotive technology and manufacturing supplier, to jointly fund, develop, and manufacture our self-driving system. In addition to co-funding the partnership, Magna will also invest $200 million in Lyft. This partnership enables our Level 5 team to accelerate the introduction… Continue reading Lyft Partners with Magna to Scale Self-Driving Technology