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7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
A daily update of news and views on the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis and its impact on the automotive sector...
ZF first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
ZF has recorded first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn (US$16bn) as the supplier reacts to conditions created by the global pandemic....
BMW launches geofencing for PHEVs in UK ULEZ cities
7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
BMW is launching eDrive Zones in London and Birmingham. This is a new digital service which automates the process of switching to electric-o...
Tata's JLR developing anti-nausea software for AVs
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Jaguar Land Rover is pioneering software that will reduce motion sickness by adapting the driving style of future autonomous vehicles....
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Cadillac latest to paint target around Tesla
7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Tesla is clearly in the sights of General Motors premium brand Cadillac which launched the Lyriq crossover in the US as the "next chapter" for the American luxury brand and a "technology spearhead" for the automaker,according to local reports.
British Columbia C$2m funding for EVs
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
British Columbia (BC) businesses and organisations can now secure rebates for EVs through C$2m (US$1.5m) in additional funding for the CleanBC Speciality-Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) programme.
BMW launches geofencing for PHEVs in UK ULEZ cities
7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
BMW is launching eDrive Zones in London and Birmingham. This is a new digital service which automates the process of switching to electric-only power when a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) enters a defined area of these cities.
Russia car and LCV July sales rise 6.8%
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
July sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia increased by 6.8% compared to the same month last year, or by 9,097 sold units, amounting to 141,924 cars, according to the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee (AEB AMC).
Tenneco posts Q2 net loss of US$350m
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
Tenneco has reported a second-quarter net loss of US$350m, while revenue fell from US$4.5bn to US$2.6bn.
MMC chairman calls time for health reasons
7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said Osamu Masuko resigned today as chairman of the board and representative executive officer due to health reasons.
ZF first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
ZF has recorded first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn (US$16bn) as the supplier reacts to conditions created by the global pandemic.
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Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Hackett, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the...
Ssangyong Motors relocate UK operations
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SsangYong Motors UK Limited, the importer of SsangYong vehicles and parts from South Korea, has confirmed the move of its headquarters from...
Origin secures grant for Australia chargers trial
7 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
Origin has received a A$838,000 (US$604,000) grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to fund a trial to roll out 150 smart chargers to EV owners and fleets.
Volvo integrates 24-hour service booking and roadside assistance into digital app
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Volvo has expanded the capabilities of its Volvo on Call smartphone app to support Digital Service Booking and Roadside Assistance, building...
CarGurus announces second quarter 2020 results
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CarGurus, Inc., a leading global online automotive marketplace, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,...
Uber announces results for second quarter 2020
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Uber Technologies, Inc. today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. Financial Highlights for Second Quarter...
Digital Mercedes-Benz production ecosystem MO360: global production networked in real time
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Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) makes complex vehicle production completely transparent and maximises its efficiency. The new...
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Honda and Acura introduced an all-new Driver Feedback feature to the HondaLink and AcuraLink connected-vehicle applications. The new...
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Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is part of a consortium that is set to commence trial operations of a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) project in...
Nissan launches virtual showroom in Philippines, brand first in Asia and Oceania
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Nissan in the Philippines has enhanced its digital strategy with the introduction of the brand’s first virtual showroom in the Asia...
Geely Automobile Holding sales volume for July 2020 was 105,218 units
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Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Group) announced that the the total sales volume of the Group (including the sales volume of LYNK &...
Tenneco reports second quarter 2020 results
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Tenneco reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $2.6 billion, versus $4.5 billion a year ago. Excluding unfavorable...
Hyundai agrees UK 'flying taxi' infrastructure plans
7 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Hyundai Motor has signed an agreement with Urban-Air Port of the UK to build air mobility infrastructure in the country for its future Personal Air Vehicles, according to reports in South Korea.
Toyota launches Corolla Cross hybrid in Vietnam
7 Aug 2020 | just-auto.com editorial team
Toyota Motor launched the new Corolla Cross hybrid SUV in Vietnam this week, making it the first hybrid vehicle to be launched in the country - according to local reports.
China sales estimated up 15% in July
7 Aug 2020 | just-auto.com editorial team
New vehicle sales in China are estimated to have risen by almost 15% year on year to 2.08m units in July 2020, based on preliminary data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
Tata's JLR developing anti-nausea software for AVs
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Jaguar Land Rover is pioneering software that will reduce motion sickness by adapting the driving style of future autonomous vehicles.
PSA's Free2Move can start to court new outside investors
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Free2Move, the car rental and car-sharing business developed by PSA Group, now has the capacity to start to court new outside investors, its chief executive Brigitte Courtehoux has said.
Adient books Q3 net loss, sees Q4 recovery
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Seating supplier Adient has announced a Q3 net loss of $325m and a loss of $3.46 per share.
BorgWarner posts Q2 net loss of US$98m
6 Aug 2020 | Simon Warburton
BorgWarner has recorded a second-quarter net loss of US$98m, while sales fell 44% to US$1.43bn.
Toyota beats analysts with small Q1 profit
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
Toyota Motor reportedly has booked its smallest quarterly profit in nine years as the coronavirus pandemic halved its car sales and nearly wiped out its bottom line.
Daimler starts second phase of EV heavy truck tests
6 Aug 2020 | Graeme Roberts
After a year of intensive practical use by 10 customers in Germany and Switzerland, Daimler is trialling eight more purely battery-powered eActros trucks with new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Delphi Technologies reports second quarter results
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Delphi Technologies PLC announced financial results for its second quarter 2020. Q2 2020 Revenue of $628...
Subaru Canada records its best July sales ever
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Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI), is proud to announce a historic sales month as the all-new 2020 Outback, 2020 Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester...
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