Bentley wants its next new car to be fully autonomous

Bentley’s new Bentayga V8 was revealed this week and will start at prices of £136,200 Bentley This week in Austria, Bentley launched its new V8 iteration of its luxury Bentayga SUV. The first Bentayga came off the production line back in 2015, and the company has produced more than 10,000 so far. Considering it takes… Continue reading Bentley wants its next new car to be fully autonomous

New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace: new teaser pic ahead of full reveal this week

The new Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV will be unveiled via a digital event on Thursday, the British manufacturer has announced.  A short release from the company confirmed that the reveal of its first pure-electric vehicle – which is expected to stick pretty close to the concept originally shown at the LA Motor Show in 2016 – will be… Continue reading New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace: new teaser pic ahead of full reveal this week

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 19 – February 26, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week February 19, 2018 – February 25, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 19 – February 26, 2017

Tesla Supercharger In Aurora Replaced By 4 High Power Wall Connectors

Tesla Supercharger In Aurora Replaced By 4 High Power Wall Connectors Monthly Plug-InSales Scorecard 1 min ago by Mark Kane [embedded content] Tesla Supercharging stations, at least those built using temporarily mobile units, will not necessarily remain on-line if usage does not meet Tesla’s requirements. Recently opened Aurora IL Supercharger located at Two Brothers Brewing… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger In Aurora Replaced By 4 High Power Wall Connectors

Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive: Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin relaxed

All articles and backgrounds 02/25/2018 Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin quite relaxed REUTERS Largest Daimler shareholder on tour: Geely boss Li Shufu launched a multi-day charm offensive in Stuttgart and Berlin shortly after his entry Just yet a competitor, today already a major shareholder and guest in Stuttgart:… Continue reading Chinese major shareholder launches multi-day charm offensive: Li Shufu visiting Daimler, Berlin relaxed

UPDATE 3-Geely chairman builds $9 bln stake in Germany’s Daimler

BEIJING/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The chairman of Chinese carmaker Geely has built up a 9.69 percent stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler, filings showed on Friday, an aggressive move designed to open the door for an industrial alliance between the two carmakers. Two sources familiar with the thinking of Li Shufu said his move to accumulate the… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Geely chairman builds $9 bln stake in Germany’s Daimler

Tesla will supply free charging stations to office parking lots

Tesla is expanding its charging infrastructure into a new area: office parking lots. A new “workplace charging” program unveiled today offers businesses free Tesla wall connectors and will also cover installation, provided they meet certain qualifications set forth by the California carmaker. Tesla won’t cover the cost of operating the charging stations, and the company… Continue reading Tesla will supply free charging stations to office parking lots

Tesla Introduces New Workplace Charging Program

10 mins ago by Mark Kane Tesla charging stations Tesla expands its support for charging infrastructure, beyond Superchargers and Destination Chargers. Tesla Model S charging The latest move is the Workplace Charging program for qualified employers or commercial property managers. The company will donate Tesla Wall Connectors and provide installation assistance. Of course, as is always… Continue reading Tesla Introduces New Workplace Charging Program

Numbers starting to add up for Tesla trucks: DHL executive

(Reuters) – The numbers behind Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) long-distance Semi electric trucks are close to making sense for hauliers looking at a shift away from diesel that may save them tens of thousands of dollars a year, according to an executive with DHL. Jim Monkmeyer, president, Transportation at DHL Supply Chain, was among the first… Continue reading Numbers starting to add up for Tesla trucks: DHL executive

Tesla starts beta-testing new Autopilot update with new feature and more advanced neural net

Tesla has been promising a significant new update to the Autopilot software for a while now and Elon Musk, along with a few other executives, have been teasing the quality of the new version over the last few months. Electrek has now learned the first details of this new update as Tesla started beta testing the… Continue reading Tesla starts beta-testing new Autopilot update with new feature and more advanced neural net