Ford Kuga PHEV is priced similarly to the top of the line Kuga with all-wheel-drive. According to the German Ford website, the price of the upcoming Ford Kuga PHEV (Ford Escape PHEV in the U.S.) starts at €39,300 ($43,450) before incentives. That’s a €7,400 premium (23%) over the base ICE version, and almost on par… Continue reading Ford Kuga PHEV Starts At €39,300 In Germany
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Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets a jolt from big Amazon.com van order
DETROIT (Reuters) – Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC got a big boost from one of its investors on Thursday when Amazon.com announced it was ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans. FILE PHOTO: A Rivian R1S All-Electric SUV is displayed at the 2019 New York International Auto Show in New York City, U.S, April 17, 2019.… Continue reading Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets a jolt from big Amazon.com van order
Amazon orders 100,000 electric vans from start-up Rivian
Internet shopping giant Amazon has given a further boost to EV start-up Rivian by placing an order with the company for 100,000 electric delivery vehicles. The fledgling manufacturer is aiming to produce a range of go-anywhere 4×4 EVs built on its own bespoke platform, showcasing the R1 SUV and R1T pickup at last year’s Los… Continue reading Amazon orders 100,000 electric vans from start-up Rivian
California braces for 'fight of a lifetime' as Trump moves to revoke mpg waiver
Washington — The Trump administration will move to revoke part of California’s right to set its own gas mileage rules for cars, and the Golden State is gearing up for a legal fight that is likely to head to the U.S. Supreme Court. “The Trump Administration is revoking California’s Federal Waiver on emissions in order to produce far… Continue reading California braces for 'fight of a lifetime' as Trump moves to revoke mpg waiver
BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says
Buying JLR for 9 billion pounds ($11.2 billion) could add 20% to BMW’s earnings By Anurag Kotoky We need to talk about Jaguar Land Rover. That’s the message from Sanford C. Bernstein analysts, who say BMW AG should buy the British luxury brand from India’s Tata Motors Ltd. “BMW is overcapitalised and awash with cash.… Continue reading BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says
Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services
Tata Motors, an Indian car manufacturer has partnered with what3words so drivers can enter a 3 word address by voice or text and get directions to that exact location. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but the absence of an addressing standard can make it difficult to conduct business efficiently and can get… Continue reading Tata Motors partners with what3words for enhanced navigation services
New partnership gives Ford PHEV drivers access to NewMotion’s European charging network
Smart charging company NewMotion, which is a member of the Shell Group, will partner with Ford to provide charging technology and infrastructure for the car maker’s PHEVs in Europe. Starting this fall, Ford customers will have access to NewMotion’s phone app, charge card, and charging network, including over 118,000 charge points in 30 countries. “Teaming… Continue reading New partnership gives Ford PHEV drivers access to NewMotion’s European charging network
Ford to Create Campus of the Future in Dearborn to Speed Product Innovation and Attract World-Class Talent
Ford details an expanded vision to transform its Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn; initial construction slated to be complete by the end of 2022 Master plan envisions a walkable campus of interconnected buildings that could one day house more than 20,000 employees in a flexible, high-tech environment showcasing new mobility solutions such as electrified… Continue reading Ford to Create Campus of the Future in Dearborn to Speed Product Innovation and Attract World-Class Talent
Ford Talking With VW About Using MEB Platform For More EVs
It doesn’t make sense to just use the architecture for a single electric vehicle. We’ve known for some time that Ford and Volkswagen have made official plans to work together on projects related to future electric vehicles, as well as self-driving technology. Essentially, VW will let Ford use its EV platform — MEB architecture — as a… Continue reading Ford Talking With VW About Using MEB Platform For More EVs
Ineos set to choose Bridgend to build new 4×4
Ineos Automotive has chosen Bridgend for the production of its new 4×4 vehicle, according to industry reports. Ford will close its plant in the town in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs, but it is understood 500 new jobs could be created through Ineos. The firm has been looking at Bridgend and an unknown… Continue reading Ineos set to choose Bridgend to build new 4×4