Lamborghini has pulled the covers off its updated and more powerful Huracán, following a number of preview images posted in the past few days. The new-for-2019 Ferrari 488 rival now adopts the Huracán Evo nameplate, reflecting its changes. The images reveal a number of styling changes designed to offer “aerodynamic superiority”, with a new front bumper bringing enlarged… Continue reading New 2019 Lamborghini Huracán previewed ahead of unveiling – Autocar
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Tesla sales, VW tech, electric Harley-Davidson: Today’s Car News
Toyota Research Institute simulation of actual 3-car crash, to test Guardian active-safety system
With final sales reports out from the whole auto industry, we built some context around Tesla's end-of-the-year sales numbers. The Model 3 is setting the pace among luxury cars. Volkswagen buys wireless tech from Volvo. Harley-Davidson announces pricing and a date for buyers interested in purchasing its LiveWire electric motorcycle. And our readers are sanguine about falling electric-car tax credits in our latest Twitter poll. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
The Tesla Model 3 outsold every direct competitor and most competing brands in the fourth quarter. Annual numbers reflect the model's slow production ramp-up early in the year.
Volkswagen bought a wireless vehicle connectivity subsidiary from Volvo in an effort to bring over-the-air updates to its cars.
Harley-Davidson aims to win its freedom-loving bikers over to electric power with its new LiveWire electric motorcycle. The company has now revealed more specs, as well as when it will go on sale and how much it will cost.
Our Twitter followers weigh in on what effect they think the reduction in tax credits will have on GM and Tesla vehicles in 2019.
Toyota reveals its first self-driving vehicle technology at the CES show in Las Vegas. The company says it doesn't replace human control, however, only amplifies it.
Finally, just in time for the roll-out of the electric Audi e-tron quattro SUV, Audi announced it will end European delivery for its U.S. customers.
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Live From BlackBerry’s Booth at CES 2019
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off today in Las Vegas and for those unable to make it we wanted to provide a first-hand look at some of the innovative technologies we’ll be showcasing at our booth (LVCC North Hall, #7523). This year BlackBerry will have two vehicles on display, the first being a 2019… Continue reading Live From BlackBerry’s Booth at CES 2019
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of December 24 – December 30, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry
identified by the AEA for the week of December 24, 2018 – December 30,
2018.
We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our
industry:
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-Automotive Manufacturing News–Automotive Manufacturing News-
All the cars discontinued after 2018
(autoblog)
GM's mysterious filing could foreshadow future product that saves jobs
(Detroit Free Press)
GM's year of transformation: More robot cars, fewer traditional jobs
(Detroit Free Press)
Marchionne's death, Jeep Gladiator highlighted change at Fiat Chrysler
(Detroit Free Press)
New Land Rover Defender Coming to US in 2020
(The Detroit Bureau)
No car keys? No problem. Hyundai rolls out fingerprint technology that
makes keys as outdated as a landline
(CNBC)
Tesla expands employee testing of its upgraded Autopilot hardware
(autoblog)
Tesla Names Two New Board Members, Larry Ellison And Kathleen
Wilson-Thompson
(Forbes)
Which Cars Are You Most Excited to See in 2019?
(Car & Driver)
-Automotive Evolution News-
CES Is Apparently Going To Be Everything To Everyone When It Comes To
Mobility
(Forbes)
Daimler Delivers E-Truck to Penske for Testing
(The Detroit Bureau)
Volkswagen Testing New Portable EV Charging Stations
(The Detroit Bureau)
-Automotive Retail News-
5 Ways Auto Finance Will Change in 2019
(Auto Dealer Today)
Auto Sellers Try Out Amazon-Style Ordering
(MSN)
How electric cars are slowly moving from niche to something ‘people
want to buy’
(CNBC)
New-Vehicle Retail Sales Seen Dipping in December
(Auto Finance News)
Photo Finish For December Auto Sales Could Mean A Slight Gain For All
Of 2018
(Forbes)
Tesla Scrambles to Sell Cars Before a Tax Break Fades
(NY Times)
Will dealerships survive the future?
(Automotive News)
Year-End Turmoil Puts New Car Sales to the Test
(The Detroit Bureau)
-Automotive Wholesale News-
Used EV prices are finally heating up — a little
(Automotive News)
-Automotive Enthusiast News-
New owners and new venues for auction companies
(ClassicCars.com)
-General Business & Executive News-
A year of living badly
(Automotive News)
Analyst adds Ferrari, Penske to list of top auto stocks for 2019
(CNBC)
Automotive Minute: Disney’s Mary Poppins partnership is making magic
for Nissan
(BizJournals)
CarGurus Launches New Brand Campaign for 2019
(PR Newswire)
Five Ways 2018 Rewrote The Future of Transportation
(Forbes)
The 10 biggest auto stories of 2018
(autoblog)
The Year in Review: Automotive Winners and Losers
(Car & Driver)
Top auto stories from 2018 – and 3 to watch in ’19
(Detroit Free Press)
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NRW: Burglars still slaughter Porsche in the garage
Lüdenscheid (dpa / lnw) – A Porsche apartment burglars have exploited in Lüdenscheid on the spot in the garage of the victim. After the perpetrators had gone into a house during the day, searched rooms and put jewelry, they turned to the garage, said the police on Tuesday. The burglars then went to work on… Continue reading NRW: Burglars still slaughter Porsche in the garage
Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN
VW unveils better, cheaper electric car Get ready for more mega mergers in the automotive industry. General Motors (GM) dumped its European business on Monday — selling its Opel and Vauxhall brands to France’s PSA Group, which makes Peugeot (PUGOY) and Citroen cars. Volkswagen (VLKAY), the world’s biggest carmaker, says that won’t be the last… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN
New Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles will hit the road loaded with HERE traffic data
“ Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles arriving in 2019 will be equipped with a new set of innovative features for their drivers: HERE Real-Time Traffic. Just one year ago, HERE CEO Edzard Overbeek wrote that Collaboration and partnerships Will pave the way to the Autonomous worldThat’s a brilliant directive, but when the time comes to take… Continue reading New Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles will hit the road loaded with HERE traffic data
New Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles will hit the road loaded with HERE traffic data
Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles arriving in 2019 will be equipped with a new set of innovative features for their drivers: HERE Real-Time Traffic. Just one year ago, HERE CEO Edzard Overbeek wrote that collaboration and partnerships will pave the way to the autonomous world. That’s a brilliant directive, but when the time comes to take… Continue reading New Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles will hit the road loaded with HERE traffic data
Gadgets: CES News: Foldable TV, Audi VR platform, Harley Davidson e-bike
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Charging stations from Elli: Volkswagen founds eco-electricity providers for electric cars
VW Golf is loading A car driver puts the charging cable in the front of a VW Golf Hybrid. Loading should be much easier with the help of the new Volkswagen subsidiary Elli. (Photo: AP) Düsseldorf Loading an electric car is not always easy. The standards sometimes change from city to city. Sometimes there are… Continue reading Charging stations from Elli: Volkswagen founds eco-electricity providers for electric cars