VW passes on Diess contract extension after spat over EV transition

Volkswagen’s Herbert Diess was not offered a contract extension from the German automaker’s supervisory board after discussions turned heated following a conversation regarding the company’s transition to electrification. Reuters reported on Monday that Volkswagen had met to talk about a possible contract extension that would see Diess run the European giant’s automotive operation for years […]

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Montreal considers ban on non-electric cars in downtown core by 2030

The proposal to create an emission-free zone — which would be a first in Canada — is one of a number of electrification measures outlined in the city’s new climate plan

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Tesla receives pitch to build next European Gigafactory in North East England

Amidst the delays that Tesla has been experiencing in Germany with the buildout of Gigafactory Berlin, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Hartlepool Council leader Shane Moore have expressed their intent to welcome the electric car maker to the North East England area. In a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Houchen and Moore pitched […]

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Mustang Mach-E review, Subaru EV, Mercedes’ electric SUVs, diesel truck sunset: Today’s Car News

European truckmakers target early retirement for diesel. Mercedes-Benz will make electric SUVs in Alabama. Subaru edges ahead with its first electric vehicle. And we take our first drive in the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. This and more, here at G…

DENSO buys a stake in e-mobility startup Envoy


Auto component supplier DENSO has taken a stake in Envoy Technologies, a California startup that offers mobility services to the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Through the investment, DENSO aims to create new revenue streams by offering the benefits of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) to businesses. Founded in 2017, Envoy partners with CRE industry leaders to offer… Read more »