While Renault had high hopes for the launch of the Kwid in Latin America, the French manufacturer had some failures in ignition in Brazil. Sold in India for two years, this little car with very low costs had been launched in Brazil last September at a price of 30,000 to 40,000 reals (between 8,000 and… Continue reading Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil
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New acquisition for D’Ieteren
Distribution By Tanguy Merrien, the 15/01/2018 The Belgian distribution group takes over the Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands. The D’Ieteren group is developing in the Volkswagen group brands. Indeed, the Belgian operator takes over the entire Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Utilities and Skoda brands between Mechelen… Continue reading New acquisition for D’Ieteren
BMW checks its first own plant in Russia
BMW is considering building a new plant in Russia. A possible location is Kaliningrad. The investment would be according to media reports several hundred million euros. BMW headquarters in Munich Monday, 09.10.2017 16:40 BMW is considering the construction of its first own plant in Russia. One possible location is Kaliningrad, the area on the Baltic… Continue reading BMW checks its first own plant in Russia
Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show
At the Detroit auto show, carmakers like to drive fatter: once again, freshly renovated pickup models and SUVs are in the limelight. Mercedes skillfully plays the fat-baking game, VW relies on a sedan new edition. In electric cars, a US-traditional manufacturer is listening – with an announcement. Chevrolet Silverado: 4 inches longer, up to 200… Continue reading Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show
BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent
All articles and backgrounds 01/15/2018 BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018 BMW Group sold 2.46 million cars last year BMW BMW X2: In the US, the X-series is very popular. With her, BMW wants to make the U-turn in the current year BMW Show stock market chart expects further growth for 2018. The sales… Continue reading BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent
Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020
Follow John [embedded content] The big new debuts at the 2018 Detroit auto show are largely pickup trucks, one of them being the new mid-size 2019 Ford Ranger. Ford also introduced a new Bullitt Mustang, honoring the 51st anniversary of the legendary 1968 movie, and a high-performance ST version of the Edge crossover. (Is it… Continue reading Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020
VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta
China has given VW a record year, sales in the US are finally picking up again. The group wants to finally make the leap into the mass market – and announced billions of investments. VW North America boss Hinrick Woebcken (left in picture) and board member Herbert Diess in Detroit Monday, 15.01.2018 10:49 clock After… Continue reading VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta
One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future
No that’s not a typo. Yes, that is larger than the median IPO fundraise last year. But few problems are as daunting as trying to build a fully autonomous car, particularly without the large resources of technology giants like Google, Uber, or Baidu behind you. So for Pony.ai, which was founded a little more than… Continue reading One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future
Driving an electric car costs half as much as gasoline
Electric vehicles cost less than half that of gasoline, according to a study about fuel costs published on Thursday by the University of Michigan. The average cost to operate an electric vehicle in the United States is $ 485 per year, while the average for a gasoline vehicle is 1,117, according to the study by… Continue reading Driving an electric car costs half as much as gasoline
Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests
By Nadine Schimroszik BERLIN, – German used-car dealing platform Auto1 said a 460 million euro ($561 million) financial infusion from Japan’s Softbank meant it was under no pressure to launch an initial public offering to fund its pan-European growth plans. Softbank, through its Vision Fund, will make around half of its investment via new shares,… Continue reading Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests