All articles and backgrounds 04/17/2018 Renegotiation of contracts Opel announces all dealers in Europe DPA Opel: 1600 contracts with dealers are terminated – and the majority renegotiated The car maker Opel, which is in the process of refurbishment, has terminated all European dealership contracts. The goal is to have new agreements that could increase the… Continue reading Renegotiation of contracts: Opel announces all dealers in Europe
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China’s Bountiful Gift to Volkswagen
April 17, 2018, 8:06 AM EDT
Local Motors Inc. announces partnership with Robotic Research, LLC
CHANDLER, Ariz., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Local Motors partners with industry leading robotics technology group Robotic Research on Olli, the world’s first co-created, electric, autonomous shuttle. The partnership with Robotic Research is the latest integration of a new technology partner and showcase of Local Motors’ open development platform. Jay Rogers, CEO and co-founder of LM… Continue reading Local Motors Inc. announces partnership with Robotic Research, LLC
Continental and VGF Implement Autonomous Test Operation with Shuttle on Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences Campus
The purpose of the trial is to share knowhow among Continental, EasyMile and VGF with the aim of determining the future requirements for driverless vehicles and usage models jointly and in a realistic manner. From April 17 to April 19, 2018, students at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) will be testing a driverless… Continue reading Continental and VGF Implement Autonomous Test Operation with Shuttle on Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences Campus
BRIEF-Carvana Says In Connection With Deal To Acquire Car360, Unit Paid About $6.7 Mln & Issued 930,047 New Class A Common Units
April 17 (Reuters) – Carvana Co: * CARVANA SAYS IN CONNECTION WITH DEAL TO ACQUIRE CAR360, UNIT PAID ABOUT $6.7 MILLION & ISSUED 930,047 NEW CLASS A COMMON UNITS – SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2EUly9B) Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com) Go to Source
Opel announces all dealer contracts
European Opel dealers must renegotiate their terms with Opel. The automaker announces all contracts. In Germany, 385 businesses are affected. Opel dealer (archive) Tuesday, 17.04.2018 15:58 clock The automaker Opel has terminated all European traders contracts. As a result, the PSA subsidiary, which is undergoing refurbishment, wants to reach new agreements that could increase the… Continue reading Opel announces all dealer contracts
UPDATE 2-China to scrap foreign auto ownership limits by 2022
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will scrap foreign ownership caps on local auto companies by 2022 and will remove restrictions on new-energy vehicle ventures this year, a major shift that will open the market wider to carmakers from Nissan (7201.T) to Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked at the Great Hall of the People… Continue reading UPDATE 2-China to scrap foreign auto ownership limits by 2022
Hybrid already more popular than diesel in Britain, report says
British motorists are more likely to opt for hybrid than diesel when they buy their next car, according to the results of a survey compiled by the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA). Of the 1000 respondents in the study, of which 490 were male and 510 were female, just 12% said they were considering buying a diesel… Continue reading Hybrid already more popular than diesel in Britain, report says
Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Tesla Firm struggles to hit targets for mass-market electric car after reeling from excessive automation and mounting pressure CEO Elon Musk said Tesla was making 2,000 Model 3s a week, but failed to assuage doubts about the company reaching its 5,000-a-week target in three months time. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tesla has temporarily suspended… Continue reading Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automation
Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru
The energy infrastructure platform is a first-of-its-kind universal architecture solution that works across various two and three-wheeler vehicles. NEW DELHI: Chetan Maini-led Sun Mobility on Tuesday launched a swappable battery station for two and three-wheeler electric vehicles at its brand new 47,500 sq. ft. technology development centre in Bengaluru. The energy infrastructure platform is a… Continue reading Sun Mobility opens swappable battery station for two, three wheelers in B’luru