NEWS

Honda Civic Expands Manual Gearbox Availability

8/16/2019

Bucking 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

8/16/2019

The 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

8/16/2019

New 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

8/16/2019

Nextmove, 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

8/16/2019

Velodyne 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

8/16/2019

Nissan 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

8/16/2019

Hindustan 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

8/16/2019

McLaren Automotive Ltd. says it will launch a two-seat open-cockpit speedster late next year.

Chevy Readies China-Market EV

8/16/2019

General 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

8/16/2019

Diesel sales captured 14% of India’s passenger car market in April-June, down from a peak of 47% seven years ago.