Vauxhall Insignia range boosted with new petrol engine

The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatch and Sports Tourer estate are both now available with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. The new unit is on sale now, priced from £25,610. With 197bhp and 280Nm of torque, the new four-cylinder motor joins an extensive range of petrol and diesel engines. It sits above the entry-level 1.5… Continue reading Vauxhall Insignia range boosted with new petrol engine

Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – ​​VW return on Toyota level

All articles and backgrounds 08/03/2018 Earnings boosted “It’s hard to believe” – ​​VW returns close to Toyota DPA Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg Toyota In terms of earning power, it ties in with earlier heydays. The Japanese group increased its operating profit in its first quarter by just under one-fifth to the equivalent of around 5.3… Continue reading Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – ​​VW return on Toyota level

Tesla Model S and X reportedly to get minimalist Model 3 interior

Apparently the problem with the Tesla Model S and Model X was that they’re too normal. They have a separate instrument cluster—a digital one—behind the steering wheel and a few solid controls. Tesla must think that’s too much. The company is designing a new interior for them that looks a lot like the one in… Continue reading Tesla Model S and X reportedly to get minimalist Model 3 interior

Volkswagen: former VW boss Winterkorn was allegedly already inaugurated in 2007 in exhaust gas manipulation

Martin Winterkorn According to a media report, the former VW boss in the investigation file is more heavily loaded. (Photo: AP) WolfsburgThe former VW-Boss Martin Winterkorn could already have been informed in 2007 about the exhaust gas manipulation in the group. This is reported by the magazine “Der Spiegel” on Friday citing witness testimony in… Continue reading Volkswagen: former VW boss Winterkorn was allegedly already inaugurated in 2007 in exhaust gas manipulation

Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division

Nissan wants to ramp up its electrification effort, but it doesn’t want to make its own batteries anymore. It had a lot of difficulties getting rid of its battery manufacturing subsidiary, but they have now finally found a buyer. For over two years now, the Japanese automaker has been rumored to be looking for a… Continue reading Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division

China’s DiDi, Ant Financial said to consider joint $2b Ofo buyout

August 3, 2018 Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing and Alibaba’s Ant Financial are in talks with bike-sharing startup Ofo for a joint buyout offer that could value Ofo at up to $2 billion, according to a source with direct knowledge of the discussions. A deal would mark the latest stage of consolidation in China’s once-booming bike-sharing industry, where… Continue reading China’s DiDi, Ant Financial said to consider joint $2b Ofo buyout