Farley said that he had been at a racetrack with Field the previous weekend. “Everyone was saying, ‘Oh, there’s Jim Farley. He runs Ford, he races Cobras.’ I was with perhaps the most important American engineer of the past hundred years, and they didn’t even know who he is.” Field, who declined to be interviewed,… Continue reading America’s Favorite Pickup Truck Goes Electric – The New Yorker
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Chinese automaker Changan to list EV unit around 2025 – China Securities Journal
Changan, based in the southwestern city of Chongqing, holds 48.95% of the unit, which makes entry-level and mass-market electric vehicles. SHANGHAI: Chinese state-run automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile plans to list its electric vehicle (EV) unit around 2025, the China Securities Journal said on Tuesday. The unit completed fundraising round B on Monday, said the paper,… Continue reading Chinese automaker Changan to list EV unit around 2025 – China Securities Journal
New 2022 Volvo XC90 replacement could be called Embla
Volvo’s next-generation, all-electric replacement for the XC90 could be given the name Embla, according to new trademark applications made by the Swedish brand. “This will be the first of its kind. We should also then mark that by deviating from our normal way of giving our cars names,” said outgoing Volvo boss Hakan Samuelsson at… Continue reading New 2022 Volvo XC90 replacement could be called Embla
Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
Porsche has updated its Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in-car infotainment system with a fresh look and new features. The revised version of PCM 6.0 includes coloured icons and a clearer user interface, plus wireless Android Auto connectivity for the first time. Alongside this, Porsche has improved the vehicle’s voice-assistant software, expanding its functionality to enable… Continue reading Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
@BMW: Recharged and electrifying: the classic Mini launches into the future.001702
Munich. If Alec Issigonis could design the classic Mini again today, the iconic small car would have an electric motor. After all, the original launched in 1959 was created during an oil crisis and based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in the smallest possible footprint. To this… Continue reading @BMW: Recharged and electrifying: the classic Mini launches into the future.001702
Moody’s upgrades Tesla’s rating to Ba1, says outlook positive
A Tesla logo on a Model S is photographed inside of a Tesla dealership in New York, U.S., April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Jan 24 (Reuters) – Moody’s upgraded Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) debt rating by two notches to Ba1 from Ba3 on Monday, reflecting the ratings agency’s expectations that Tesla will maintain its position… Continue reading Moody’s upgrades Tesla’s rating to Ba1, says outlook positive
Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?
Guangdong Hongtu Technology (GHT), a part supplier to Chinese EV automakers like NIO and XPeng, announced it will begin developing a 12,000-ton die-casting unit with the help of Tesla supplier LK Technology. Recent responses from representatives at NIO and XPeng hint that they might soon be using GHT’s large, one-piece die-casting machines to manufacture their… Continue reading Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?
Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US
Tesla is now operating the most productive car factory in the US, according to a new report tracking all US auto factories. Just a few years ago, many players in the auto industry couldn’t imagine that Tesla could become a major manufacturer. After all, it was the first US car startup to not go bankrupt… Continue reading Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US
Tesla countersues JPMorgan, claims bank sought ‘windfall’ after Musk tweet
The company and law firm names shown above are generated automatically based on the text of the article. We are improving this feature as we continue to test and develop in beta. We welcome feedback, which you can provide using the feedback tab on the right of the page. NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) –… Continue reading Tesla countersues JPMorgan, claims bank sought ‘windfall’ after Musk tweet
@VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars again significantly exceeds European CO2 fleet targets for 2021004508
Based on preliminary figures, Volkswagen Passenger Cars has exceeded the ambitious European CO2 fleet targets for 2021 and produced around 5.5 million grams fewer CO2 than required by law. The passenger car fleet of new vehicles in the European Union achieved average CO2 emissions of 113 g/km – the legal CO2 target for the brand… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Passenger Cars again significantly exceeds European CO2 fleet targets for 2021004508