Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live

GENEVA – The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. The car will make its city circuit debut at… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live

Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA – The Nissan IMx KURO was unveiled today at the Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut of the IMx electric crossover concept vehicle. Kuro, which means black in Japanese, comes to life on the IMx, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017, with new look black trim… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show

Geneva Motor Show 2018

All-new CR-V The latest generation of the Honda CR-V will make its European premiere in Geneva. Available for the first time in Europe with the option of a hybrid powertrain, the new SUV raises the bar in terms of quality, interior packaging and refinement. A trio of Honda electric concepts The Urban EV Concept makes… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show 2018

Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The EfficientGrip Performance prototype with Electric Drive Technology is Goodyear’s latest step in developing tires that meet the specific demands of Electric Vehicles   EfficientGrip PErformance – Side view (PRNewsfoto/Goodyear) Goodyear offered a sneak peek during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show of its EfficientGrip Performance with Electric Drive… Continue reading Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles

CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered: BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich

All articles and backgrounds 06/03/2018 CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich BMW / Julian Robinet BMW has a new electric car in the works: And the BMW i4 will be built, assures the CEO Harald Krüger BMW lowered the average CO2 emissions of its new-car fleet… Continue reading CO2 emissions of the fleet lowered: BMW will build new Tesla Jäger i4 in Munich

Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context

Geneva, 6 March 2018 – In the margins of the Geneva motor show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacts to recent discussions on possible tariffs on EU car imports to the United States by putting the trade relations between the two regions in context. “ACEA’s members are global companies, and international trade is an… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context

BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again

Munich. The BMW Group has reduced CO2 emissions from its new car fleet in Europe (EU 28) to 122 grams/kilometre. Compared to 2016, this marks a reduction of a further 2 gram/kilometre (2016: 124g/km). The BMW Group has been reducing CO2 emissions from its EU fleet for years: since 1995, the average CO2 emissions for new… Continue reading BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again

Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary launched

Morgan is marking the 50th year of its Plus 8 sports car with a new special edition of which just 50 examples will be produced. Revealed at the Geneva motor show, the new 50th Anniversary model will be among the very last cars to use a BMW N62 V8 engine, which bows out with the… Continue reading Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary launched

India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola

March 6, 2018 After speculations of Japanese investment giant SoftBank wanting to pump in more funds in Indian ride hailing major Ola, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is now reportedly in talks to invest in the Uber rival. According to a report in The Economic Times quoting sources, Temasek and other investors are looking to invest… Continue reading India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola

China Dealbook: Xingyuan Auto, BestSign, Interhouse.cn, Kaochong fundraise

March 6, 2018 Beijing Xingyuan Automotive Information Technology Co., an internet-based provider of services for the auto industry, has raised $79 million in a Series A round of funding led by Qiangwei Holdings, and Guoxing Fund. Other Chinese startups to raise fresh funding include BestSign, Interhouse.cn, and Kaochong, CMN reported. Xingyuan Auto secures $79m funding Beijing… Continue reading China Dealbook: Xingyuan Auto, BestSign, Interhouse.cn, Kaochong fundraise