Category: Official Press Release

Further software optimizations for diesel vehicles

In recent months, extensive analyses have been carried out for all Porsche diesel vehicles of emission class EU6. These are related to the retrofitting of diesel engines for vehicles of the Volkswagen Group announced in Berlin on 2 August 2017 as part of the so-called “diesel summit”. For the Macan 3.0-liter V6 diesel, Porsche has… Continue reading Further software optimizations for diesel vehicles

Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Regulation 510/2011

European data Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Data 2016 – Final [+] Show table definition (records:   1636740) Field name Field Definition Data type Primary key ID ID integer Yes MS Member state varchar(2) No MP Manufacturer pooling varchar(120) No Mh Manufacturer harmonised varchar(120) No MAN Manufacturer name OEM declaration varchar(120) No MMS… Continue reading Monitoring of CO2 emissions from vans – Regulation 510/2011

Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow

Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow

Lear Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, today reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017.  Highlights include: Fourth Quarter 2017 Record sales of $5.4 billion, up 16% from a year ago Net income of $401 million and record… Continue reading Lear Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch

Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch   Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month.   Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch

Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Datsun has passed the milestone of 300,000 cars sold globally since the first Datsun car of the 21st century – the Datsun GO – was sold in India. “Datsun is celebrating a new milestone – 300,000 customers have chosen Datsun cars since the return of the brand in March 2014,” said Jose… Continue reading Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold

FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations

UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS*         Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Il. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, On. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Jefferson North Assembly Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Saltillo Truck Assembly Saltillo (Mexico) Ram 1500 (Regular Cab and Crew Cab), Ram Mega Cab,… Continue reading FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations

Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer

Brian Schaaf to become CFO of Ford Credit Schaaf will lead Ford Credit financial planning, analysis, accounting and capital strategy Ford Credit CFO Marion Harris to become vice president of Ford Mobility Business Group  DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2018 – Ford Motor Credit Company today named Brian Schaaf as chief financial officer and treasurer. Currently,… Continue reading Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer

McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage

10 MSO X cars inspired by the McLaren 570S GT4, created as bespoke project by McLaren Special Operations Designed and engineered with race car emulation as the primary focus, but still road-legal High downforce rear wing and bespoke, track-biased interior Unique exterior colour schemes, each echoing famous McLaren endurance racing liveries Commissioned by US McLaren… Continue reading McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage