48V all-electric prototype systems

Valeo’s new low-voltage (48V) all-electric prototype has make its world début at CES 2018. As countries and major cites become more and more intent on reducing CO2 emissions, this system offers a new angle on the future shape of urban mobility. The 48V all-electric tech demo was developed in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.… Continue reading 48V all-electric prototype systems

Digital Technology as a Performance Driver: Groupe PSA Launches The “Live’in PSA” App

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: To facilitate real-time access for everyone to internal information and news about the Groupe, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) has launched the Live ‘in PSA app, accessible via smartphone. 8,300 people have already installed the app, via Google Play Store or Apple Store. Groupe PSA has made digital technology a central component of… Continue reading Digital Technology as a Performance Driver: Groupe PSA Launches The “Live’in PSA” App

Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability

Dealers have been urged to recognise the importance of aftersales and servicing to offset the fall in trade as the new car market declines. Paul Humphreys, managing director at DMS supplier Incadea UK, said: “While the used car market is performing strongly, it has been a challenging time for new, and for many dealers, this… Continue reading Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability

TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At CES 2018, TomTom (TOM2), is presenting a new concept for passengers travelling in autonomous vehicles. It’s called TomTom MotionQ – a set of visual clues that enable passengers to anticipate an autonomous vehicle’s motion, leading to a more comfortable experience. TomTom MotionQ has been revealed as part of the Rinspeed Snap robotaxi… Continue reading TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles

Toyota in Valenciennes: the CE confirms the details of the investment

It had been a long time since we had seen such an investment in cars in France. Toyota will invest 400 million euros in its Onnaing plant, near Valenciennes, to allow the site to host the new platform of the manufacturer (the “New Global Platform Architecture”) and a new vehicle in addition to the Yaris.… Continue reading Toyota in Valenciennes: the CE confirms the details of the investment

SEAT SEAT stands out among the fastest growing brands in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 report its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria

SEAT has been acknowledged as one of the fastest growing companies in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 ranking compiled every two years by Interbrand. The company came in on the list for the first time in 2015 in 25th position, and has risen to 22nd in the latest edition. During the event, organised by the… Continue reading SEAT SEAT stands out among the fastest growing brands in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 report its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria

China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017

BEIJING – China had installed 214,000 public charging piles for new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2017, the most worldwide, according to Industry and Information Technology Minister Miao Wei. The number marked an increase of 51 percent year on year, Miao told an industry forum Saturday. While the country has seen rapid growth… Continue reading China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017

News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges

Vehicle manufacturers invest billions of euros into helping improve the fuel efficiency and environmental performance of their products. According to new figures published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA), emissions from cars were 118.1 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2016, down 1.2 % compared to 2015. This data largely confirms the provisional EEA… Continue reading News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges

EasyMile in Florida

The French E-Shuttle manufacturer delivers one to Babcock in Florida. In Florida Autonomous driving is allowed and the community Babcock in the southwest of the US state has gained an autonomous e-shuttle. EasyMile Shuttle EZ10. Source: Continental The manufacturer EasyMile has delivered a shuttle that is powered by electricity and charged by solar panels. The… Continue reading EasyMile in Florida

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017