You may remember that in August of last year, we covered a video that signaled the start of a pretty enticing build. The plan was to remove the 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6 out of a Nissan 350Z and replace it with a Tesla drive motor and batteries. Well, it’s now 2020 and not much has happened… Continue reading Work On Tesla-Swapped Nissan 350Z Project Back On Track
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UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC
The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Some weeks ago, the Obrist Mark II made waves basically because it was a Tesla Model 3 with a combustion engine in the frunk. Fans of the American EV manufacturer jumped to the conclusion that it was the worst Tesla on Earth. How dare Obrist? These fans said it made no sense to put a… Continue reading The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
The Benteler/Bosch platform is a so-called “skateboard,” in which the battery cells are laid flat between the front and rear wheels, with drive and suspension modules at either end. Benteler Automotive specializes in chassis and structural elements, as well as exhaust systems and e-mobility modules. The skateboard design required a new way of thinking about… Continue reading How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe
FILE PHOTO: The logo of PSA Peugeot Citroen is seen at the company’s plant in Poissy, near Paris, October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker PSA (PEUP.PA) said on Wednesday it did not know if 1.6 liter diesel engines it supplied to Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi (7211.T) between 2015 and 2018 are part… Continue reading PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe
Great Wall Motors appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales
Brar has over 2 decades of experience in managing automotive sales, marketing and network. New Delhi: Great Wall Motors (GWM) has appointed Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales, announced the company in a release on Wednesday. Last week, ETAuto broke the news about his appointment with GWM. Prior to this, Hardeep Singh… Continue reading Great Wall Motors appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales
@Renault: INCIT-EV PROJECT: INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO BE TESTED IN EUROPE
The INCIT-EV[1] project aims to encourage the development of electromobility in Europe through field experiments. 7 innovative charging technologies for electric vehicles will be tested in chosen locations in Europe. Groupe Renault is coordinating this initiative, which has support from the European Commission as part of a call for proposals within the European Horizon 2020… Continue reading @Renault: INCIT-EV PROJECT: INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO BE TESTED IN EUROPE
Ghosn’s right-hand man stands high chance of acquittal in Japan: ex-prosecutor
TOKYO (Reuters) – A lieutenant to Carlos Ghosn who is facing charges in Japan for underreporting his salary at Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) stands a very high chance of being acquitted, as would Ghosn had he remained in Japan to face trial, a former prosecutor said. FILE PHOTO: Greg Kelly, the former deputy of ousted… Continue reading Ghosn’s right-hand man stands high chance of acquittal in Japan: ex-prosecutor
Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes. The Toyota logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier… Continue reading Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes