VIETNAMESE auto startup VinFast plans to invest up to US$2 billion (RM8.32 billion) to break into the lucrative United States auto market. Vietnam’s richest man and billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, who is charge of the new automaker, is so intent on exporting electric vehicles to the US in 2021 that he’s using his own funds… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast eyes US market – New Straits Times
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Honda’s CEO seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
Utsunomiya, Japan – At a two-day gathering for Honda’s suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm. At the Hotel Higashinihon in Utsunomiya, Hachigo told them the Japanese automaker was facing a crisis after a string of costly recalls and other quality blunders and it needed to plot a new course, according to… Continue reading Honda’s CEO seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
At the two-day meeting in Utsunomiya, Hachigo and his procurement managers told suppliers to help Honda slash its range of cars and dumb down model types and options. By Norihiko Shirouzu and Naomi Tajitsu UTSUNOMIYA: At a two-day gathering for Honda‘s suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm. At the Hotel Higashinihon… Continue reading Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
Insight: Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan (Reuters) – At a two-day gathering for Honda’s suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm. FILE PHOTO: Honda’s President and CEO Takahiro Hachigo shows the new Honda Fit during the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su At the Hotel Higashinihon in Utsunomiya, Hachigo told them… Continue reading Insight: Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
@Hyundai: The Secrets Behind Hyundai/Kia Motors’ Appreciation in Europe Robust Driving Performance Polished on European Roads
One of the reasons for increased popularity of Hyundai/Kia autos is that its driving performance is being developed to suit European tastes Interest in and penchant for automobiles in Europeans are special; they take pride in the fact that Europe is the birthplace of the automobile, where the automotive industry and driving culture have sprung.… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Secrets Behind Hyundai/Kia Motors’ Appreciation in Europe Robust Driving Performance Polished on European Roads
More Details On The Tesla Cybertruck’s Revolutionary Design
It seems each day we get more information about the wonder that is the Cybertruck. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the company’s perspective… Continue reading More Details On The Tesla Cybertruck’s Revolutionary Design
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report
LONDON (Reuters) – Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing Point, is preparing a bid for a major stake in Aston Martin (AML.L), Autocar magazine reported, sending the luxury sports car maker’s battered shares up 17% on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 coupe is displayed at Sotheby’s… Continue reading Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report
Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard
We’ll be reporting 2019 Q4 EV Sales beginning Thursday, January 2 and/or Friday, January 3, and continuing throughout the following week. However, it’s important to note that there will still be some missing data since many automakers refuse to report EV sales. Nonetheless, stay tuned in the coming days as we’ll be beginning to add automaker reported… Continue reading Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard
GM just made a big behind-the-scenes move to boost robot cars – Detroit Free Press
CLOSE General Motors announced plans to close three assembly plants, one each in Michigan, Ohio and Ontario before the end of 2019. Wochit Cruise Automation’s Dan Kan and Kyle Vogt pose for a photo with General Motors’ Dan Ammann at Cruise Automation offices in San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 20, 2018. (Photo: Noah Berger, General… Continue reading GM just made a big behind-the-scenes move to boost robot cars – Detroit Free Press
Mobility startup Damon Motors enters e-moto arena with EV debut
Vancouver-based mobility startup Damon Motorcycles has entered the EV arena with a preview of its first e-moto, the Hypersport Pro. The seed-stage company had previously focused on creating digital safety technology — like its 360-degree radar detection system — to augment two-wheelers made by other manufacturers. Damon has determined to create its own EV model… Continue reading Mobility startup Damon Motors enters e-moto arena with EV debut