News13th Jun 20192 min readVolvo and Uber reveal production self-driving XC90…News13th Jun 20192 min readVolvo and Uber reveal production self-driving XC90…
News12th Jun 20192 min readBill Ford discussed merger with Fiat Chrysler…Derek FungBill Ford, chairman of Ford, has revealed he had discussions with Sergio Marchionne, then-CEO of Fiat Chrysler (FCA), about merging the two companies. At the EcoMobility conference in Tel Aviv, Ford revealed to journalists, including those from Automotive News Europe, he had a "number of dinners together [with Marchionne] talking about ... whether Ford and FCA would be a good fit". Saying "the timing certainly wasn't ideal", the discussions didn't end in a deal. …
News12th Jun 20192 min readFord Edge dropped in the UK…James WongFord has decided to limit availability of its Edge SUV in Europe, known here as the Endura, due to slow sales in certain markets and ever-tightening emissions laws. A new report by Automotive News Europe says the Blue Oval's European arm will pull the Edge from markets like the UK – which also happens to be Ford's largest European market – while soldiering on in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Belgium and Romania. …
News12th Jun 20191 min readAston Martin's new factory produces its first car, a DBX prototype…News12th Jun 20191 min readAston Martin's new factory produces its first car, a DBX prototype…
News12th Jun 20192 min readAudi e-tron recalled in the US for fire risk…James WongAudi and Jaguar are facing issues with the e-tron and I-Pace overseas, with the German marque issuing a recall over a potential fire risk, while the British brand is investigating a report of a fire in Europe. In the US, Audi has issued a safety recall for the e-tron quattro over concerns water can get into the charging port. Should this occur, water could get into the vehicle's electronics and cause a battery fire. …
News12th Jun 20192 min read2019 BMW 3 Series Touring revealed, here late 2019…Scott CollieBMW has unveiled its load-lugging 3 Series, the Touring, ahead of its arrival in Australia late this year. As with its sedan sibling, the 3 Series Touring represents a significant change from the car it replaces. It's 76mm longer, 16mm wider and 8mm taller, freeing up 5L more luggage space (500L) with the rear seats in place and 10L (1610L) more with them in place. The load area is 112mm wider, and the loading lip is lower than before. …
