The Spanish market of light commercial vehicles closed May with 20,726 registered units, an amount that represents an increase of 9.3% compared to the same month last year. In the period January-May, the registrations of light commercial vehicles have reached 91,978 units, which represents 11.7% more than in the first five months of last year.… Continue reading The registrations of commercial vehicles exceed in May the 20,000 units
Author: Faconauto Official News
Daimler enters the capital of Taxify
The German Daimler has led the round of financing of 175 million dollars (150.7 million euros) that has closed the Estonian company, an operation that has raised the valuation of the company to more than one billion dollars. The Asian Didi Chuxing, who reached an agreement to enter the capital of Taxify in August 2017,… Continue reading Daimler enters the capital of Taxify
BMW prepares a new induction charging system
BMW is preparing a new charging system for its plug-in cars that will work by induction, so the cables will go down in history. BMW’s eco-friendly car division launches an inductive charging system for its hybrid plug-in cars, which is a novelty. BMW says production will start in June and will be available now for… Continue reading BMW prepares a new induction charging system
Porsche reduces repair time thanks to augmented reality
Porsche Cars North America will launch “Tech Live Look” to its 189 dealers in the United States this week. It is an augmented reality system that connects the technicians of dealers with experts in the headquarters of the brand through smart glasses for a live interaction that can shorten the service resolution times by up… Continue reading Porsche reduces repair time thanks to augmented reality
18,812 light commercial vehicles registered in the month of April
The month of April closed with 18,812 light commercial vehicles registered in Spain, an amount that represents a growth of 22% compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter of the year, the registrations of light commercial vehicles have reached a total of 71,254 units, which represents 12.4% more than in January-April… Continue reading 18,812 light commercial vehicles registered in the month of April
Nikola sued Tesla for plagiarism
It is ironic that Nikola denounces Tesla when both companies use the same person’s name and surname, but that’s the way things are. The truth is that the first truck of zero emissions that was presented was the Nikola One, moved by hydrogen, and after him, Tesla announced the first images of Tesla Semi, his… Continue reading Nikola sued Tesla for plagiarism
Nissan wants to renew 9,000 dealers in the world in five years
All Nissan dealers must apply the Nissan Retail Concept. The aim of the new concept is to improve all aspects of the customer experience at Nissan dealers, including the design of the facilities, the service process and the digital environment. More than 400 dealers from 30 different countries have already applied these changes. In Spain,… Continue reading Nissan wants to renew 9,000 dealers in the world in five years
Men spend on average 4,000 euros more than women in the purchase of vehicles ‘online’
Men spend an average of 23,430 euros on the purchase of vehicles’ online ‘, which is about 4,000 euros more than women, who pay an average of 19,360 euros, according to an analysis made by the car sales company’ on-line’ Clicars.com. However, when talking about the financing of vehicles, the percentage of women (56%) who… Continue reading Men spend on average 4,000 euros more than women in the purchase of vehicles ‘online’
The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
Ferrari is the most famous team of the Formula 1 races and also the one with the biggest budget. However, details of it are now known. Thus, the brand spent 382 million in R & D in 2016, 93 in paying its workers and 66 in operating expenses. The statements indicate that Ferrari generated $… Continue reading The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
JATO: “The WLTP is a seismic movement for the sector”
Jato Dynamics has come to the conclusion that the introduction of the new emission testing standards for WLTP vehicles throughout Europe is intended to “generate higher purchase and ownership taxes” for motorists. In disclosing the first findings of his work on the impact of WLTP, which goes into effect on September 1, in relation to… Continue reading JATO: “The WLTP is a seismic movement for the sector”