Nissan may build the Renault Kadjar and Captur SUVs at its plant in Sunderland, England, the Financial Times reported, citing sources close to the discussions between the alliance partners. The plant has the capacity to produce the SUVs because they share the same underpinnings as the Nissan Qashqai and Juke, which are built in Sunderland.
Superformance has introduced its latest Shelby Cobra replica, the company announced on Wednesday. Built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., the MKIII R is based on the 1965 Cobra, but with some modern styling touches and updated mechanical components. While the overall shape is recognizable, the MKIII R isn’t a carbon copy of a
After a major update for 2020, the 2021 Audi Q7 carries on as a three-row crossover SUV that can haul families in style, comfort, and with technological sophistication. Updated this year with more driver assistance features and some upgraded packages, the 2021 Audi Q7 gets a TCC Rating of 7.2 due to its exceptional
Lamborghini is promoting the newly launched Huracan Evo RWD Spyder through a digital stamp. Launched by the Italian company in partnership with Bitstamps, it’s available via the dedicated Bitstamps app and only 20,000 copies will be issued. Each is accounted as a single digital object, whose history and uniqueness are guaranteed by Blockchain technology. Collectors
Denso Corp., Japan’s biggest parts supplier, was among the first players in the country’s auto sector to preview the financial pain unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing its full fiscal year earnings at the end of April, Denso said net income tumbled 73 percent and operating profit plunged 81 percent. Revenues slid 3.9 percent.
Cruise Origin driverless shuttle Cruise Cruise, General Motors‘ majority owned self-driving vehicle unit, said Thursday in an email to staff that it will be cutting about 8% of its workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cuts are expected to primarily come from outside the company’s engineering operations, including recruiting and human resources, according to a
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson said that the coronavirus will accelerate the pace of change in the auto industry. He said the shift to EVs will be among the major changes that occur due to the pandemic. Speaking at a Financial Times global digital conference, Samuelsson said: Electrification will go faster. I think it would be
Canadian supplier Linamar Corp. reported steep drops in first-quarter sales and net earnings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said Wednesday evening. Linamar, based in Guelph, Ontario, said its first-quarter net earnings fell 40.7 percent to $55.7 million (all figures in U.S. dollars). Several global auto suppliers have reported quarterly earnings this
When Jessica Naro was told she would need to report back to work Wednesday at Tesla’s automobile assembly plant in Fremont, California, her first thought was that it wasn’t safe to do so. She was worried about her health as the sole provider for her family, but even more worried she’d be exposed to the
For weeks, the UK’s motor industry has been in suspended animation. Showrooms have been closed. Vast factories, which normally produce hundreds of cars every day for sale here and abroad, have been standing idle. But now the sector is slowly shuddering back to life. So far only a handful of factories have resumed operations, among
According to the data from the Gaogong Industry Institue (GGII) via Moneyball, Panasonic is still a significant battery cell supplier to Made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model 3. During the first four months of the year, LG Chem and Panasonic supplied 1.45 GWh of batteries, enough for 28,000 packs: LG Chem: 22,904 packs and 1,186,452 kWh (average
Uber Technologies Inc. outlined new safety procedures at a virtual event on Wednesday, a move aimed to inspire more drivers and riders to feel comfortable getting in a shared car again. The rules will require drivers, passengers and food delivery couriers to wear face masks as cities begin to reopen across the U.S. After the
During the most recent season of Top Gear, Chris Harris had the opportunity to put the Porsche Taycan Turbo S through its paces and for those that missed the review, the full clip has just been uploaded to Top Gear’s YouTube channel. Right off the bat, the veteran journalist says the Taycan Turbo S feels
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French rival PSA Group decided to scrap the 1.1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) dividends that each agreed to pay as part of their merger agreement, citing the negative impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. Fiat Chrysler and PSA had vowed to each distribute those dividends this year as part of their
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is highlighting its critical role in the U.S. economy in a new ad campaign launching this week, days ahead of a planned restart of North American vehicle production. The company released three spots under the title “Built for America,” a follow-up campaign to its “Built to Lend a Hand” commercials
Volkswagen calls the upcoming 2022 Golf GTI the most digital GTI of all time, but don’t worry, the German brand is referring to the car’s interior. The techno-revolution will spare the sporty handling that has made it a hot hatch favorite since it was introduced in 1975. The eighth generation, or Mk VIII, Golf GTI
Four months after a dark colored 2007 Lexus RX was captured on a dashcam of a passing motorist jumping off a cliff and into the ocean in San Mateo County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) believes it has finally solved the sad mystery of who was behind the wheel of the vehicle. According to a
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. was barely starting to emerge from the aftermath of the UAW strike at General Motors before COVID-19 devastated the global auto industry. Though far less destructive than the current financial crisis, the 40-day strike against American Axle’s largest customer cut its fourth-quarter revenue by about $186 million. After the
Morgan Stanley auto analyst Adam Jonas told CNBC on Wednesday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial behavior is actually welcomed by some investors. Musk’s strategy has been “play to win” or “play to dominate,” Jonas said, along with “wanton disregard for traditional business communication norms.” “While that can ruffle some feathers along the way, many
There is only one Mustang that Ford had yet to recreate—the baddest of all, the Boss. That is, until now. Meet the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the best, most well-rounded Mustang ever. We take it to the track to see how it performs. READ THE STORY HERE: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1102_2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_test/index.html Also find Motor Trend on: Tweets