Honda Civic Expands Manual Gearbox Availability
8/16/2019Bucking the trend to abolish manual gearboxes in the U.S., Honda Motor Co. is adding an optional 6-speed manual for the Sport Touring version of the 2020 model Civic hatchback.
A Car by Any Other Definition
8/16/2019The electric-powered Jaguar I-Pace crossover doesn't meet the Oxford English Dictionary definition of a car because it isn’t piston-powered. Jaguar Land Rover is asking for an update.
BMW’s New CEO to Staff: Think Positively
8/16/2019New BMW CEO Oliver Zipse is urging staffers to think ahead about how to outsell rival Daimler AG and its Mercedes-Benz brand.
German Rental Car Company Cancels Tesla Order
8/16/2019Nextmove, a German electric car rental company, has canceled an order for 100 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans, citing repair and quality issues.
Velodyne Claims Chinese Patent Infringement
8/16/2019Velodyne Lidar Inc. has accused two Chinese companies of infringing on its patents for rotating 3D sensors used by autonomous vehicles to detect objects around them.
Infiniti Teases Sporty Crossover
8/16/2019Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit will add a sporty variant of its QX50 compact crossover next summer.
Indian Oil Refiner to Test EV Battery Swap Service
8/16/2019Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. is preparing to test a service that would quickly swap batteries in India’s two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles
McLaren Confirms New Speedster
8/16/2019McLaren Automotive Ltd. says it will launch a two-seat open-cockpit speedster late next year.
Chevy Readies China-Market EV
8/16/2019General Motors Co. plans to introduce an all-electric crossover vehicle based on the Chevrolt Bolt platform later this year in China.
Diesel Market Share Skids to 14% in India
8/16/2019Diesel sales captured 14% of India’s passenger car market in April-June, down from a peak of 47% seven years ago.