A year ago the giant of the retail distribution of the United States announced that it was entering a completely new part for them in terms of commercialization, that of the sale of vehicles. Until now, it offered this possibility in 25 of its establishments, but now it publishes that it will extend the initiative… Continue reading Walmart will sell cars in 250 of its stores
Author: Faconauto Official News
The emissions of new cars sold in Spain rise for the first time in ten years
The average emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) of new cars sold in Spain stood at 116 grams per kilometer traveled in 2017, which is one gram more than the average of the previous year, according to MSI consultancy for employers of the concessionaires, Faconauto. In this way, it ends with a tendency of falls in… Continue reading The emissions of new cars sold in Spain rise for the first time in ten years
The electric will have to make noise after 2020
As of September 2020, electric cars will have to make noise in the United States. In principle, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States had determined that the manufacturers of electric cars had to include systems that made noise in their vehicles as of 2019, but it has been decided to delay… Continue reading The electric will have to make noise after 2020
Car in property vs. carpool: the ‘millennials’ speak
According to the latest survey conducted by the Spanish Driver Observatory (Ducit), created by the RACE, nine out of ten young drivers belonging to the so-called millennial generation already own their own vehicle or intend to buy it. This survey, which includes responses from 2,000 drivers between 18 and 36 years old, calls into question… Continue reading Car in property vs. carpool: the ‘millennials’ speak
Car registrations up 13% in February
The month of February has closed with an enrollment of 110,474 cars, which is an increase of 13% over the same month last year. All the sales channels have obtained double-digit growth, highlighting that of companies, which increased by 16.2%. In the accumulated number of registrations for the first two months of the year, 212,135… Continue reading Car registrations up 13% in February
Marchionne leaves Fiat … and among these is his substitute
The charismatic CEO of the FCA Group, Sergio Marchionne, has barely a year left to retire and, as pointed out by some information such as that offered by Automotive News, the Italian leader would already be organizing his farewell. After almost 15 years at the top of the Executive Board of Fiat (he was named… Continue reading Marchionne leaves Fiat … and among these is his substitute
Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros
Almost 70% of Spaniards believe that the manufacture of electric vehicles does not stand out because it does not interest large corporations and oil companies. Electric and hybrid vehicles are a rising trend worldwide. The truth is that pollution levels, greater environmental awareness and the need for renewal of the vehicle fleet – which exceeds… Continue reading Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros
60% of drivers see a “positive future” for combustion engines
More than 60% of Spanish drivers see a positive future for gasoline and diesel engines, according to a new study published by Mazda. The studyMazda Driver Projectin charge with Ipsos MORI- asked 11,008 people from the main European markets, and on average 58% believe that «there is still much innovation and improvements ahead for gasoline… Continue reading 60% of drivers see a “positive future” for combustion engines
New facilities for Alfa Romeo and Jeep in Majadahonda
It was 1965 when Tayre, the first importer ofAlfa RomeoYFerrariIn Spain, it started its activity in the Madrid street of Príncipe de Vergara, becoming the oldest Alfa Romeo dealership in our country. Since that date, he has continued to provide services to his clients and now adapts to the needs of the present and prepares… Continue reading New facilities for Alfa Romeo and Jeep in Majadahonda
Dealers ask brands to clarify their role in vehicle distribution
The employers of the dealerships today asked manufacturers to clarify the role they will play in the future of vehicle distribution in our country. The petition has been launched during the 27th Annual Faconauto Congress, which takes place in Ifema today and tomorrow, and comes when some brands begin to reserve the exclusivity of online… Continue reading Dealers ask brands to clarify their role in vehicle distribution