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Lynk Sedan Breaks Cover
Geely Automobile Holding Co.’s Lynk & Co. unit has released photos of a camouflaged version of the brand’s upcoming Lynk 03 midsize sedan.
Aston Martin Has Wings
While the various developmental activities that OEMs are pursuing in the areas of autonomy and electrification are widely known, there is another undertaking a handful of other OEMs that is getting less visibility yet which has the potential of making a big difference in transport, at least for the well-heeled, those for whom even developing autonomous vehicles would be an insufficient solution.
Online Travel Giant Invests $500 Million in DiDi Chuxing
Bookings Holding, which operates a variety of travel-related web sites, has invested $500 million in Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi Chuxing Technologies Co.
Aston Martin Concept Takes Aim at the Sky
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. unveiled an autonomous commuter plane concept this week at the U.K.’s Farnborough Airshow.
McLaren Senna: Remarkable Numbers
This is the first McLaren Senna delivered in North America, a car that was delivered to Michael Fux, who is described as an “entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned car collector known for his eclectic taste”: The car’s emerald green body color is actually called “Fux Green” by McLaren Special Operations, which provided bespoke options on the vehicle for Mr.
BMW Mobility App Adds Ride-Hailing Service
BMW AG is adding a ride-hailing feature to its ReachNow car-sharing app in select U.S. cities, starting this week with a pilot program in Seattle.
Hyundai Adds Digital Showroom to Amazon Site
Hyundai Motor Co. has launched a digital showroom on Amazon.com’s vehicle research portal, becoming the first carmaker with such a page on the online car buying site.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 High Country 4WD
What Is It? This is a heavy-duty crew-cab pickup that is powered by a Duramax 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel and a box sized (8-ft) and equipped (spray-on liner; moveable upper tiedowns) to handle the sorts of loads that are all about work and possibly recreation, if building full-size Egyptian pyramids happens to be your hobby.
Robo-Taxi Developer Zoox Raises $500 Million
Zoox Inc. has attracted $500 million in new funding for its efforts to launch an electric self-driving taxi as soon as 2020.
Three Chinese Carmakers Form Ride-Hailing Alliance
A trio of state-owned Chinese carmakers is launching a joint ride-hailing service to rival foreign-based competitors.