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Scratches in the glitter paint

Corporations like BMW or VW use mica to make their cars shine. The mineral often comes from dubious sources. The air sparkles at the entrance to the mine. Microscopic microparticles floating weightlessly. They reflect the sun, which here in the East Indian Tisri for temperatures of more than 40 degrees. 15 meters below, in almost… Continue reading Scratches in the glitter paint

Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’ for luxury vehicle shipment

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the seasonal surge in demand for luxury vehicle shipments to popular holiday destinations, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched ‘FlightValet.’ It is a newly designed product that aims to ease the process of moving motor vehicles across the globe. Etihad Cargo transports hundreds of high-value… Continue reading Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’ for luxury vehicle shipment

Ford Unit Teams With Startup Developing ‘Waze’ for Self-Driving Cars

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE A slew of companies have sprung up to make the smarts, sensors and other integral systems for self-driving cars. Here comes one to tell these cars where to go.  Startup RideOS said Friday that it has raised $9 million led by venture firm Sequoia Capital and reached a partnership with a division… Continue reading Ford Unit Teams With Startup Developing ‘Waze’ for Self-Driving Cars

VW invests one billion in India

Monday, 07/02/2018 18:35 clock Volkswagen wants to put a billion euros into an offensive on the Indian car market. The goal is a market share of five percent by 2025, said the Czech subsidiary Skoda With. The Wolfsburg car manufacturer had given Skoda the responsibility for the Indian market. While Skoda increased sales there by… Continue reading VW invests one billion in India

Carmakers’ June sales rise 9.9 pct as demand recovers

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) — The combined sales of South Korea’s five carmakers rose 9.9 percent last month from a year earlier due to increased demand from major markets, corporate data showed Monday. The five automakers — Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co., Renault Samsung Motors Corp. and SsangYong Motor Co. —… Continue reading Carmakers’ June sales rise 9.9 pct as demand recovers

Kia’s June sales rise 5.9 pct as demand recovers

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp. said Monday its car sales rose 5.9 percent last month from a year earlier on recovering demand for its vehicles. Kia Motors sold 251,216 vehicles in June, up from 237,318 units a year earlier, the company said in a statement. The monthly sales were helped by recovering… Continue reading Kia’s June sales rise 5.9 pct as demand recovers

Hyundai’s June sales jump 15.4 pct on overseas demand

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, said Monday its June sales jumped 15.4 percent from a year earlier on recovering overseas demand for its vehicles. Hyundai Motor sold 414,222 vehicles in June, up from 359,022 units a year earlier, the company said in a statement. “The monthly results were… Continue reading Hyundai’s June sales jump 15.4 pct on overseas demand

Volkswagen boss diess behind imprisoned Stadler

I In the Volkswagen Group, the shock about the arrest of Audi CEO Rupert Stadler still seems to be deep. The CEO of the Group Herbert Diess It is difficult to understand why the head of one of the main subsidiaries has since been released. “That was really a huge shock for me,” Diess said.… Continue reading Volkswagen boss diess behind imprisoned
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Hyundai Warns U.S. Auto Tariff Would Be ‘Devastating’

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Hyundai Motor Co. joined a chorus of rebuke from global automakers against possible import tariffs by the Trump administration, warning the duties would be “devastating” to the Korean automaker and its U.S. operations. The tariffs “would not only harm Hyundai Motor’s U.S. business operations and the American workers and… Continue reading Hyundai Warns U.S. Auto Tariff Would Be ‘Devastating’