Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records

Tesla has become the best-selling brand in Norway for the whole year of 2021 despite having only two models available on the market, which helped the country hit again new electric vehicle records. Norway has been the leading market for electric vehicles in terms of adoption per capita. As many markets are introducing plans to… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records

Toyota to launch its own automotive software platform by 2025 – Nikkei

The Toyota logo is seen at a booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China, April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Jan 3 (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is planning to launch its own operating system, which would… Continue reading Toyota to launch its own automotive software platform by 2025 – Nikkei

Tesla deliveries beat estimates, helped by China production

Tesla on Sunday reported record quarterly deliveries that far exceeded Wall Street estimates, riding out global chip shortages as it ramped up China production. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the world’s most valuable automaker posted record deliveries. Tesla shares were up 10% to a one-month high in early trading on Monday. Tesla, led… Continue reading Tesla deliveries beat estimates, helped by China production

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Development process turned on its head” – Daimler wants to drastically shorten the development time of electric cars003589

Vision EQXX The Mercedes model is particularly aerodynamic and ensures little air resistance. (Photo: Daimler) Munich Buying or leasing an electric car is not a rational matter, especially not in Germany. Surveys show that local drivers are more concerned than average about getting stuck with a Stromer or having to go to the charging station… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: “Development process turned on its head” – Daimler wants to drastically shorten the development time of electric cars003589

Waymo orders cars in China

The industry leader Waymo gets its new vehicle models from the Chinese manufacturer Zeekrs. The Google sister Waymo has three car models on offer so far. First, the autonomous vehicle technology was installed in the model Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and later in the Jaguar I-PACE. Now there is another model that belongs to the Geely… Continue reading Waymo orders cars in China

Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

Smart has removed its EQ ForFour electric supermini from sale in the UK, ahead of the expected launch of the road-going Concept #1 SUV later this year. The EQ ForFour had been on sale since 2017, when it was launched as the ForFour Electric Drive. It was given a facelift as recently as 2019, although its 80bhp electric motor and 17.6kWh… Continue reading Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

@Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Repurchase Right Notification for 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024000335

January 3, 2022 at 3:00 AM EST SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it is notifying holders of its 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (CUSIP No. 62914VAB2; G6525FAA0)… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Repurchase Right Notification for 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024000335

Cipia Announces Design Win with New Chinese OEM

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cipia (TASE: CPIA), an AI computer vision in-cabin automotive solutions provider, announced that the company was awarded a design win from a new Chinese OEM. With this award, Cipia’s Driver Sense DMS will be integrated into a new platform and car model that is being designed for… Continue reading Cipia Announces Design Win with New Chinese OEM