All articles and backgrounds 05/29/2018 Vehicle rental company defies zeitgeist Sixt boss considers electric cars “serious political mistake” DPA CEO of Sixt AG, Erich Sixt Erich Sixt rumbles again against electric cars, “I do not believe in e-cars, that’s politically a serious mistake,” said the boss and major shareholder of Germany’s largest car rental company… Continue reading Vehicle rental defies Zeitgeist: Sixt boss thinks electric cars are “serious political mistakes”
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Tesla Model 3 gets over-the-air update for brakes
In a tweet on Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company had started rolling out an over-the-air software update for its Model 3 electric cars to address a problem with their braking performance, a problem revealed by Consumer Reports last week. In the tweet, Musk said the update should improve braking “by ~20 ft… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 gets over-the-air update for brakes
English GFG takes over AR Industries wheels factory
The Commercial Court of Orléans (Loiret) validated Tuesday, May 29 the offer of recovery of AR Industries in Diors, near Chateauroux (Indre), by the English conglomerate Gupta Family Group (GFG), through its industrial subsidiary Liberty House. The latter undertakes to keep 380 of the 390 jobs at the last French car wheel factory. At the… Continue reading English GFG takes over AR Industries wheels factory
Annette Winkler hands over management of smart
The executive steps down from her position as head of smart and thus from her operational activities at Daimler after 23 years Her successor as of October 1 is to be announced at a later date Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Annette Winkler… Continue reading Annette Winkler hands over management of smart
Ballistic blast-resistant Skoda Superb Estate launched
Skoda is offering a ballistic blast and bullet-resistant version of the Superb Estate in a co-engineering project with a British-based team. Based on the 187bhp 2.0 TDI version the Superb Estate, the £118,688 armoured model looks almost completely identical to its regular siblings but is certified to PAS 300 civilian protection, meaning it can protect against blasts from missiles and bullets.… Continue reading Ballistic blast-resistant Skoda Superb Estate launched
Sono Sion solar electric car promises 18 miles of range from solar panels
Solar cells have gotten cheap enough to make solar cars practical. At least that’s the business model of one electric-car startup in Europe. Sono Motors plans to build a $25,000 electric car covered in solar cells that can provide up to 18 miles of range a day. The company plans to introduce it at the… Continue reading Sono Sion solar electric car promises 18 miles of range from solar panels
Hendy Group acquires used car outlet in Portsmouth
Hendy Group is set to expand its used vehicle business with the acquisition of the Unbeatablecar Portsmouth outlet for an undisclosed sum. Hendy already operates Ford, Honda, Kia and commercial vehicle businesses in the city. The new site will be rebranded and open for business as Hendy Car and Van Store on 1 July. The site… Continue reading Hendy Group acquires used car outlet in Portsmouth
European commissioner: ‘Diesel cars are finished’
European commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska has branded diesel cars “the technology of the past”, saying that “I think in several years they will completely disappear”, with the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal being a catalyst for this. Bienkowska, speaking to Bloomberg, said that following the emissions scandal, public sentiment is moving towards cleaner cars and a greater awareness of emissions. The… Continue reading European commissioner: ‘Diesel cars are finished’
DS 4 and 5 production ends as part of drastic line-up changes
DS has ended production of its slow-selling 4 and 5 hatchbacks as part of an aggressive product plan designed to turn around shrinking global sales. The PSA Group premium brand is now only selling what a spokesman described as an “extensive supply” of existing stocks for the 4 and 5, both of which have suffered from dwindling sales and contributed… Continue reading DS 4 and 5 production ends as part of drastic line-up changes
Hendy Group acquires Portsmouth’s Unbeatablecar used car supermarket
Hendy Group has announced the acquisition and opening of a new used car and van store in Portsmouth as part of an ongoing expansion which is set to drive a countinued rise in annual turnover.