working life A London-based tech firm is taking a different approach to autonomous motoring Alex Kendall and Amar Shah, Wayve’s co-founders, believe that their machine learning technology will prove more easily adaptable than options being pursued by Elon Musk and othersFIONA HANSON Where are all the self-driving cars? Elon Musk, whose electric car company is… Continue reading Wayve’s self-driving car is proving to be a fast learner – The Times
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China EV startup Byton receives California distributor license
(Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle startup Byton said on Monday it has received a distributor license from California, paving the way for the company to launch its first electric SUV vehicle, Byton M-Byte, in the United States. The license will facilitate Byton to sell and service vehicles through its own infrastructure as well as via… Continue reading China EV startup Byton receives California distributor license
California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – California said on Monday it will halt all purchases of new vehicles for state government fleets from GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler and other automakers backing President Donald Trump in a battle to strip the state of authority to regulate tailpipe emissions. FILE PHOTO: Engines assembled as they make their way through… Continue reading California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight
Renault needs to break pay taboo to get right boss
Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is compiling a shortlist following the ouster of Thierry Bollore, an acolyte of ex-boss Carlos Ghosn. It will be a difficult job. London: French carmaker Renault is challenged on numerous fronts and still smarting from a nasty spat with its largest owner, the French government. Even in good times, remuneration restraint at… Continue reading Renault needs to break pay taboo to get right boss
Nissan Considers Entering The U.S.’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment
If this happens, it could be huge. It seems Nissan is ready to bring an all-electric pickup truck to market on our shores. That makes perfect sense since Nissan is a global leader in electrification and also makes compelling pickup trucks, i.e. the Frontier and Titan. So far, most reasonably successful EVs have been smaller… Continue reading Nissan Considers Entering The U.S.’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment
CORRECTED-Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect (Nov. 16)
(This Nov. 16 story corrects headline to say nearly 400,000 vehicles were recalled, not 40,000) FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Japan’s Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) has said it is recalling 394,025 cars in… Continue reading CORRECTED-Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect (Nov. 16)
Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect
(This November 16 story has been refiled to correct the number in the headline) FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Japan’s Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) has said it is recalling 394,025 cars in the… Continue reading Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect
Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift
The Mitsubishi Mirage supermini has been given a nip and tuck, with a revised version of its Ford Fiesta rival due to hit UK showrooms early next year. Quite obviously, the exterior design changes substantially up front, with a totally new front end designed around Mitsubishi’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ face with C-shaped metal strakes and a… Continue reading Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift
How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV
The Ford Mustang Mach-E—a fully electric SUV “inspired by” the famed two-seat coupe—debuted in Los Angeles Sunday night, kicking off what’s sure to be years of enthusiast debate about whether the high-riding four-door merits the name “Mustang,” in form or function. The character and performance won’t come to light until the car arrives next year.… Continue reading How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV
Consumers’ Thirst For SUVs Is Undoing Electric Car Emissions Reductions
That’s the conclusion of a global energy report released this week. Car buyers’ demand for SUVs is preventing improvements in engine technology from reducing global vehicle CO2 emissions, according to a new report. The publication, released this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA), says the growing popularity of the high-riding vehicles is partly to… Continue reading Consumers’ Thirst For SUVs Is Undoing Electric Car Emissions Reductions