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Germany confirms Audi recall due to illicit emission-control device

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s transport ministry confirmed a media report on Monday that the KBA automotive watchdog detected illicit emission-control software in Audi’s (NSUG.DE) latest Euro-6 diesel models and ordered a recall of the vehicles. Some 127,000 vehicles from Audi, a unit of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), are affected worldwide including 77,600 vehicles are registered in Germany,… Continue reading Germany confirms Audi recall due to illicit emission-control device

Vroomly completes fundraising with Via ID

Two years after its creation, Vroomly has moved closer to Via ID to raise 2 million euros. Thanks to the start-up accelerator specialized in new mobility, the garage comparator hopes to boost its development. Vroomly wants to spend the second. The garage comparator has just closed a € 2 million fundraising campaign with Via ID,… Continue reading Vroomly completes fundraising with Via ID

GCA takes over BMW in Meaux and Fiat in Avranches

The group led by David Gaist begins the 2018 exercise with two new developments. With the German brand, the operator is opening a new geographical map … It’s hard to start the year 2018. Indeed, the GCA group continues to grow in the BMW / MINI brands by taking over the JDB concession from Meaux… Continue reading GCA takes over BMW in Meaux and Fiat in Avranches

Jaguar Land Rover to cut output due to Brexit, diesel uncertainty to hit sales

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (TAMO.NS) will temporarily reduce production at its northern English car plant in Halewood later this year in response to weakening demand due to Brexit and tax hikes on diesel cars. Jaguar Land Rover’s sales in Britain and Europe were flat in 2017 and it expects tough… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to cut output due to Brexit, diesel uncertainty to hit sales

Didi Chuxing’s Bluegogo Bikes Banned In Shenzhen Due To Unpaid Debts

The government of Shenzhen has banned the deployment in its city of bikes by Bluegogo, the bike sharing start-up controlled by China’s largest ride sharing firm Didi Chuxing, citing problems with bad debts. The announcement comes just two weeks after Didi formed a partnership with Bluegogo and started to integrate the services of the collapsing… Continue reading Didi Chuxing’s Bluegogo Bikes Banned In Shenzhen Due To Unpaid Debts

Ford to recall 15,670 Kuga, C-Max cars in Russia -watchdog

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ford-Sollers, the Russian unit of U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co, will recall 15,670 Ford Kuga and C-Max cars sold in Russia between May 2012 and December 2014, Russia’s technical safety watchdog Rosstandart said on Monday. The recall is to address problems with an overheating cylinder head, which can lead to engine oil… Continue reading Ford to recall 15,670 Kuga, C-Max cars in Russia -watchdog

China’s Biggest Electric-Car Maker to List in $4.5 Billion Deal

China’s biggest electric-car maker will gain a stock market listing in an asset swap valuing the state-backed manufacturer at 28.8 billion yuan ($4.5 billion) and giving investors a bigger chance to participate in the world’s largest market for new-energy vehicles. One of BAIC Group’s publicly traded affiliates, Chengdu Qian Feng Electronics Co., will buy Beijing Electric… Continue reading China’s Biggest Electric-Car Maker to List in $4.5 Billion Deal

Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability

Dealers have been urged to recognise the importance of aftersales and servicing to offset the fall in trade as the new car market declines. Paul Humphreys, managing director at DMS supplier Incadea UK, said: “While the used car market is performing strongly, it has been a challenging time for new, and for many dealers, this… Continue reading Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability

TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At CES 2018, TomTom (TOM2), is presenting a new concept for passengers travelling in autonomous vehicles. It’s called TomTom MotionQ – a set of visual clues that enable passengers to anticipate an autonomous vehicle’s motion, leading to a more comfortable experience. TomTom MotionQ has been revealed as part of the Rinspeed Snap robotaxi… Continue reading TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles