Polestar 2: The Start of the Company’s EV Era
Yes, there is a Polestar 1. But it is a hybrid, not an electric vehicle (EV). The Polestar 2 is the company’s first EV—the first of what promises to be many
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Geely, GM Venture Jump into China’s Pickup Truck Market
A bet on growing demand in a 2% segment of the market
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
Zero Concept: New EV Platform and a New ADAS System
Lynk & Co announced a new electric concept car yesterday that it plans to have in production next year that will use an advanced ADAS system from Mobileye
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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
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
Polestar: How to Launch an EV Company
Polestar USA head Gregor Hembrough on the challenges of creating a new brand
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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
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.
Lotus Offers Thriftier Evora
Well, that has to be put in a certain amount of context. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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.
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.
