FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen cars are parked outside a VW dealership in London, Britain November 5, 2015.REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) lowered its full-year outlook for vehicle deliveries warning of slowing demand even as nine-month adjusted operating profit rose 11.2% thanks to sports utility vehicle sales and a jump in demand for Skoda and… Continue reading VW lowers 2019 outlook for vehicle deliveries as demand cools
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FCA selects the Cellular Connectivity Solution of Transatel (NTT Group) in Europe for its global connected vehicle “Ecosystem”
FCA Italy announced that it has chosen Transatel’s architecture to provide universal 4G connectivity and a comprehensive connectivity management platform in all 28 countries of the EU and EFTA. The solution will also support 5G as soon as the technology becomes available on the automotive market. Global connectivity will be native to the vehicles, as… Continue reading FCA selects the Cellular Connectivity Solution of Transatel (NTT Group) in Europe for its global connected vehicle “Ecosystem”
Volkswagen To Unveil All-New ID. Concept On November 19
One more MEB-based Volkswagen concept model to debut next month. Next month, Volkswagen is going to unveil another all-electric concept from the ID. family at a private event on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The debut of a new BEV concept is associated with the launch of the new exhibit, titled “Building an Electric Future,” at the… Continue reading Volkswagen To Unveil All-New ID. Concept On November 19
GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
CLOSE 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Photo: Mark Phelan) When driving a hot performance car, who needs to be low to the ground? Certainly not some Wall Street analysts. During General Motors’ third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, one analyst asked GM CEO Mary Barra: How about a Corvette SUV? Barra, unruffled, tactfully replied, “I appreciate that you think our Corvette franchise… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
Waymo expands self-driving services to include B2B car parts delivery trial
Self-driving vehicle technology company Waymo has expanded its business relationship with automotive retail company AutoNation, the companies announced today. The new extension builds on the existing partnership between Waymo and AutoNation, which began as a way for Waymo to service its Phoenix, Ariz.-based vehicles, and which grew last year into an arrangement wherein Waymo would… Continue reading Waymo expands self-driving services to include B2B car parts delivery trial
Decision by GM, FCA to side with Trump in mpg fight draws fire
Washington — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives railed against General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Tuesday for siding with the Trump administration in a legal fight with California over gas mileage rules for the nation’s auto industry. And in testimony before a House panel Tuesday, former California Gov. Jerry Brown singled out GM,… Continue reading Decision by GM, FCA to side with Trump in mpg fight draws fire
UPDATE 1-Mercedes recalls some EQC electric cars due to potentially faulty bolt
FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a Mercedes-Benz F125 concept car that is electrically powered by a hydrogen fuel cell at the Hannover Fair in Hanover, Germany, April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler is recalling some new Mercedes-Benz EQC electric cars because of a potentially defective bolt in the differential,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Mercedes recalls some EQC electric cars due to potentially faulty bolt
Dealers target EV and hybrid stock as average prices rise
The used car market gained significant momentum during Q3. Demand was strong and conversion rates rose to the mid 90% during September according to the latest market insights report from Aston Barclay. Average prices of used EVs and hybrids reached their highest since the insights report was launched in 2017 at £14,012, while sub 24-month… Continue reading Dealers target EV and hybrid stock as average prices rise
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot owner PSA in talks to combine – WSJ
FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is seen at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S., May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler FCAU.n and Peugeot owner PSA are in talks to combine in a deal that could create a $50 billion auto giant, the Wall Street Journal reported on… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot owner PSA in talks to combine – WSJ
Ford App Lets Man Control Rental Car He Returned Months Ago
Access Granted A man who rented a Ford Expedition in May is still able to track the SUV’s location and control its engine and locks using the FordPass app — despite returning the vehicle five months ago. “I have been opening the app and tracking the vehicle almost every day to see if my access… Continue reading Ford App Lets Man Control Rental Car He Returned Months Ago