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FCA to spend nearly 1 billion euros on Alfa compact SUV, hybrid Panda

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) will invest almost one billion euros ($1.1 billion) to start production of the new Alfa Romeo compact SUV Tonale and of the light hybrid version of its Panda small car at its Pomigliano plant, unions said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) headquarters are seen in Turin,… Continue reading FCA to spend nearly 1 billion euros on Alfa compact SUV, hybrid Panda

Mazda’s First Electric Car Does Not Believe In Large Batteries

It relies on the plug-in hybrid arrangement and on a rotary engine. Mazda will finally give in to electric mobility at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. But not quite. The first electric effort from the company – embodied by the e-TPV concept – claims small battery packs are the best, with the lowest CO2 emissions… Continue reading Mazda’s First Electric Car Does Not Believe In Large Batteries

Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector

The patent, filed by Ford Global Technologies, describes a video projector mounted on a car’s tailgate. When the boot is open, films or television programmes can be projected from the rear of the car. The wording of the patent suggests the video would be stored on the user’s smartphone, to which the car would be… Continue reading Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector

‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’

Car-sharing is nothing new – we’ve long been able to rent cars. But with ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Sharing) a car industry buzz phrase, it’s become a sector that’s gripped by start-up fever. Plenty of new companies are claiming to be the next big thing, some already backed by big names, while car makers are… Continue reading ‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’

Hyundai will implement connected car services in its European models

September 4, 2019 Category: Faconauto News Bluelink Connected Car Services, this is the name of the system that combines technology with the automotive industry. The technology continues to advance and entering all corners of society. The automotive industry has been no less and has also been immersed in digital transformations. Hyundai has announced that it… Continue reading Hyundai will implement connected car services in its European models

Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

manager-magazin.de: Mr Ingenlath, with Polestar Volvo is building up its own electric car brand. Unlike VW with its ID models or Mercedes with its EQ family, you do not create a completely new brand, but with Polestar, you are modifying a former tuning and performance company for the electric car brand. Why so complicated? Thomas… Continue reading Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

At the premiere of the first electric car Taycan: Porsche under power

Porsche The cockpit in the new Taycan: Porsche today presents its first electric car At the same time on three continents Porsche today his first pure electric model before: the Taycan. The diesel scandal Porsche has not left its mark, the VW subsidiary has put everything on the map, invested billions in electromobility and sustainability… Continue reading At the premiere of the first electric car Taycan: Porsche under power

Larry Thompson: US inspector sees after diesel scandal no more violations at VW

Larry Thompson and Hiltrud Werner in August 2018 The US monitor should look Volkswagen on the finger, so that failures as in the diesel scandal four years ago can not be repeated. (Photo: AP) Wolfsburg The of the US Justice for the processing of the diesel scandal used minder Larry Thompson joined in the second… Continue reading Larry Thompson: US inspector sees after diesel scandal no more violations at VW