EV Startup Closes Deal on AM General Plant
11/2/2017SF Motors Inc. has completed its acquisition of AM General LLC's former light-vehicle assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.
McLaren 7201 Named Performance Car of the Year
11/2/2017Road & Track magazine has selected the McLaren 720S supercar as its Performance Car of the Year.
Ryder Orders 125 Electric Trucks from LA Startup
11/2/2017U.S. truck rental and leasing company Ryder Systems Inc. says it intends to order 125 all-electric delivery vans from Los Angeles-based startup Chanje Energy Inc.
Bank of England Makes First Rate Hike in 10 Years
11/2/2017The Bank of England has raised its prime lending rate to 0.5% from 0.25%, marking the central bank’s first such increase in a decade.
Researchers Develop 3D-Printing Processes for Catalytic Materials
11/2/2017The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Ames Laboratory has developed a process to use 3D printers to quickly create chemically active catalytic objects for a variety of industries.
Ferrari Profits Jump 24%
11/2/2017Ferrari NV reports that its third-quarter revenue grew 7% to €836 million ($974 million), and its adjusted net profit climbed 24% to €141 million ($164 million).
AutoNation Signs Maintenance Deal for Waymo Automated Vehicles
11/2/2017Vehicle retailer AutoNation Inc. has signed a multi-year deal to provide nationwide service and repairs for Waymo LLC’s fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in the U.S.
GM Dominates Autonomy + Mobility Awards
11/2/2017General Motors Co. captured three of this year’s six Autonomy+Mobility Awards, which are presented by Automotive Design & Production and AutoBeat Daily.
Honda Vows EVs by 2022 that Can Recharge in 15 Minutes
11/2/2017Honda Motor Co. plans to introduce electric vehicles in 2022 that can be charged to run 240 km (150 miles) in 15 minutes, The Nikkei reports.
Aston Martin Targets U.S. for Growth in Post-Brexit Era
11/2/2017British luxury car maker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is beefing up its presence in the U.S. to counter any negative impact on its domestic sales when the U.K. exits the European Union in 2019.