Audi launches car subscription service in Dallas

Audi Select launches in Dallas, TexasThree years after launching its Audi On Demand short rental service, the German premium brand has waded into the full-blown car subscription segment with Audi Select. Audi announced Thursday that the new Audi Select car subscription service will launch in Dallas, Texas, starting with a flat subscription fee of $1,395 per month. Unlike Audi On…

Electric self-driving semi concept previews Ford’s long-haul vision

Ford Trucks F-Vision Future Truck conceptFord isn’t exactly known for semitrucks around the world, but that may soon change. At the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany on Thursday, Ford showed off its F-Vision Future Truck concept. Ford Otosan, based in Turkey and the automaker’s largest commercial vehicle production base, debuted the F-Vision as an electric tractor with Level 4…

Polestar won’t sell from traditional dealerships

Polestar 1 in New YorkPolestar said on Thursday it would not sell its cars from traditional dealerships in North America. Instead, the Swedish offshoot of Volvo said it will operate franchised “galleries” called Polestar Spaces. The galleries will be located in city centers. Trained product experts–not salespeople on commission–will provide all the…