(Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sought to play down a report identifying “big flaws” in its Model 3 sedan, admitting there is a braking issue with the vehicle but saying it will be fixed with a software update within days. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model 3 is seen in a… Continue reading RPT-UPDATE 2-Tesla’s Musk admits Model 3 braking issue, promises fix
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Third-generation Tesla Supercharger to double existing UK charger capacity
Tesla will reveal its third generation of the Supercharger later this summer, CEO Elon Musk has revealed. The current Supercharger charges at a capacity of 120kW and the next-gen version is likely to double this, given Musk’s previous comments. While the second-gen Supercharger is currently the UK’s fastest, charge point provider Pod Point announced in February… Continue reading Third-generation Tesla Supercharger to double existing UK charger capacity
China cutting auto import taxes as of July 1
Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer Published 9:42 a.m. ET May 22, 2018 In this April 26, 2018, file photo, visitors look at a Buick Enspire concept car on display at the China Auto China in Beijing. China has announced it will reduce auto import duties effective July 1 following promises to buy more U.S. goods… Continue reading China cutting auto import taxes as of July 1
Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw
Tesla boss Elon Musk has admitted there is a braking issue in its Model 3 cars but promised a firmware update to fix it “in the next few days”. The problems were flagged up in a review of the electric car by US website Consumer Reports. “Our testers found flaws – big flaws – such… Continue reading Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw
Ford will invest 200 million euros in its plant in Romania for the production of a second vehicle
Posted 05/22/2018 12: 34: 59CET CRAIOVA (ROMANIA), 22 May. (EUROPA PRESS) – The automobile company Ford will invest up to 200 million euros in its plant in Craiova (Romania) for the production of a second vehicle, which will be joined to the current EcoSport SUV that is manufactured in the facilities, according to the firm,… Continue reading Ford will invest 200 million euros in its plant in Romania for the production of a second vehicle
Ford Confirms Second Vehicle for Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania, €200 Million New Investment and 1,500 New Jobs
Ford confirms manufacture of second vehicle at its Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania;new model is in addition to current Ford EcoSport small SUV and 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine Ford is investing up to €200 million at the facility; nearly €1.5 billion invested since 2008 Approximately 1,500 jobs expected to be created, bringing workforce at Craiova to… Continue reading Ford Confirms Second Vehicle for Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania, €200 Million New Investment and 1,500 New Jobs
Coventry-made driverless pods ready to roll
Coventry-made self-driving vehicles which will form part of the biggest autonomous vehicle trials in the UK are ready to roll. Ten ‘Pod Zero’ vehicles made by Aurrigo, a division of RDM Group, have arrived in Milton Keynes, where they will soon be taking to the pavements and streets of the town. The pods are being… Continue reading Coventry-made driverless pods ready to roll
Ford Mach 1 EV crossover to spearhead new era for car maker
Ford is pressing ahead with its first all-new battery electric vehicle, a front-drive crossover – and it is committed to the Mondeo in Europe until the mid-2020s, despite last month’s announcement that it is pulling out of the saloon and hatchback market in the US. The all-electric crossover, dubbed Mach 1 in reference to its Mustang-derived… Continue reading Ford Mach 1 EV crossover to spearhead new era for car maker
Ford readies all-new Mach 1 EV crossover, axes US cars
Ford is pressing ahead with its first all-new battery electric vehicle, a front-drive crossover – and it is committed to the Mondeo in Europe until the mid-2020s, despite last month’s announcement that it is pulling out of the saloon and hatchback market in the US. The all-electric crossover, dubbed Mach 1 in reference to its Mustang-derived… Continue reading Ford readies all-new Mach 1 EV crossover, axes US cars
Volkswagen ID hatch to stay true to concept, says design boss
The design of the production version of the Volkswagen ID hatchback has been signed off and stays true to the concept first seen in 2016, according to VW’s design boss, Klaus Bischoff. The ID hatchback, due on sale in 2019, is the first model from the VW brand to be designed as an electric vehicle from the… Continue reading Volkswagen ID hatch to stay true to concept, says design boss