Price comparable to Nissan Leaf Elon Musk has been under a lot of pressure this year with trying to meet projected production figures for the Tesla Model 3, but in…
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Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi might merge into a single company
The move could help the alliance match rivals global sales Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi might join into a single entity, according to a Reuters article which quotes unnamed insiders in…
History of the dual-clutch transmission
How it evolved from pre-WWII concept to widespread modern day use The dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may have debuted on a production car as late as 2003, yet it was initially…
Ford begins using exoskeleton to lessen load on factory workers
It promises lower fatigue and risk of injury Ford has introduced the EksoVest, a new upper body exoskeleton, at its Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant in an attempt to make workers’…
Volvo and Geely invest €640M in Polestar manufacturing facility in China
The plant in Chengdu will serve as the electrified performance brand’s HQ Geely Holdings and Volvo have just announced the breadth of their investment in a new facility to serve…
Renault shows future factory vision involving digitalization, exoskeletons and endless customization
Yes, that’s right, future Renault factory workers of the near future will wear exoskeletons to boost their strength Renault has released a video detailing how it wants to evolve its…
Tires Could Be Made from Food Waste, Researchers Say
Another case of garbage put to good use This is not the first time trash is considered a viable alternative to the auto industry's dirtier, petroleum-based activity. There is scientific…
Daimler Fires Manager in China for Racist Outburst During Parking Quarrel
As Mark Twain said, “the right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause” It doesn’t matter how high you are on…
BMW Holds Symposium About Imminent Important Changes in Automotive Retail
They haven’t decided on a direction yet, but one thing’s certain: the way cars are sold and the dealership experience are in for major changes BMW recently organized a “future…
Audi Starts Production of 2017 Q5 SUV at New Plant in Mexico
Mexico’s first premium automotive plant will build 150,000 vehicles a year Audi has opened its first plant in North America in San José Chiapa, in Mexico's federal state of Puebla….