Lotus Offers Thriftier Evora
Well, that has to be put in a certain amount of context. . .
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Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Volvo, Waymo to Partner on Robo-Taxis
AV collaborations abound to jumpstart commercialization efforts
Renault-Nissan Hopes to Rekindle Partnership with Daimler
Renault hints that new initiatives will be announced in coming weeks
Ford Applies the Heat in Police Cruisers to Arrest Coronavirus
Bake for 15 minutes at 133°, repeat as needed
China’s Carmakers Ease Social Distancing Rules
Masks, temperature checks, disinfection practices continue
The Sounds in Polestar
Innovative audio for the forthcoming electric car
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Productive Social Distancing: Configuring a Supercar
The Evija is Lotus’ first all-new model in more than a decade. The new EV is said to be the most dynamically accomplished road car in the history of Lotus.
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Look Up in the Sky: It’s a Drone Delivering Your Car Keys
The latest in the contactless ordering and delivery process from China’s Geely Auto
Can Your Car Help Protect You Against the Coronavirus?
Geely touts air purification system in new crossover
Geely Plans Satellite Fleet to Serve Robotic Cars
Systems will deliver nav, data, cloud computing services
Coronavirus Pushes New Marketing Channels
Options take on new importance as crisis disrupts dealerships, car shows
Group Lotus Changes—Including Profitability
There has been a management change at the top of Group Lotus, the company that was acquired last year by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Boeing Joint Venture to Test Autonomous Air Taxis
New Zealand program promises to be a world first for tests involving consumers
Volvo Says EV Demand Is Big
Even though the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD won’t be out for some months, seems global demand is strong
Geely Ponders Stake in Aston Martin
Geely Holdings reportedly has joined the list of investors eyeing stakes in financially struggling Aston Martin.
Geely, Daimler Finalize EV Venture
Daimler and Geely are ready to revive the German company’s Smart minicar brand as a global electric car company.
Daimler Angles for Control of China Venture
Daimler is quietly trying to take majority control of its carmaking operations in China.
Geely Going with Ultracapacitors
When the discussion of electrified vehicles comes up, the subject of lithium-ion batteries soon emerges.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing JV in China
Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group are launching their StarRides premium ride-hailing service in China.
Geely: No Plans to Buy Bentley
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group says it has no plans to buy Bentley from Volkswagen Group, countering reports last week to the contrary.
Report: BAIC Aims to Hike Stake in Daimler
China’s BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.), which acquired a 5% stake in Daimler AG for $2.8 billion in July, wants to increase its holding in the German carmaker.
JLR Chief Welcomes Alliances, Rules Out Merger
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth reiterates that the company would welcome alliances on technology and components but doesn’t need a merger partner.
Report: Tata in Talks about JLR Sale
India’s Tata Group has made overtures to other carmakers—including BMW AG and Geely—about divesting at least part of its struggling Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. unit, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Lotus Engineering Targets Growth
After years of dwindling sales, Group Lotus plc’s engineering unit aims to reestablish itself and grow its sales within owner Geely Auto Group and to other carmakers in coming years.
