ClipperCreek offers pre-owned charging stations

Pre-owned EVs are going for bargain prices, so why not buy a pre-owned charger as well? ClipperCreek has begun selling factory-tested, pre-owned HCS and LCS series charging stations. The certified chargers come with a one-year warranty, and pricing starts at $300. ClipperCreek inspects and tests each unit to ensure “like new” functionality – the used… Continue reading ClipperCreek offers pre-owned charging stations

The real mistake of the German car industry: That’s why former VW boss Winterkorn is the wrong target

All articles and backgrounds 08/05/2018 The real mistake of the German car industry Therefore, former VW boss Winterkorn is the wrong target An opinion piece by Markus Schön DPA In the sights of the media: Martin Winterkorn If one pursued various tabloid media these days, one could get the impression, the former chief executive of… Continue reading The real mistake of the German car industry: That’s why former VW boss Winterkorn is the wrong target

Abgasaffäre: VW boss Diess denies to have burdened predecessor Winterkorn

VW boss Diess should have charged winter grain at FBI statement VW-Boss Herbert Diess rejects the accusation that he has the former CEO Martin Winterkorn burdened in the diesel affair. According to Handelsblatt information, press reports according to which Diess testified to the US judiciary at the beginning of May do not. Diess had not… Continue reading Abgasaffäre: VW boss Diess denies to have burdened predecessor Winterkorn

BMW To Develop Battery Cells Specific To Vehicle Height

To make sure future EVs will be as beautiful as its ICE-powered cars are today, BMW is currently developing different battery cells for the different types of electric cars it will soon produce. Related – BMW iX3 Will Herald In Automaker’s 5th Generation EV Powertrain Simply put, the all-electric and plug-in hybrid coupes and sedans won’t… Continue reading BMW To Develop Battery Cells Specific To Vehicle Height

European EVs must be fitted with sound emitters by 2021

mariordo59/Flickr Electric vehicles come with a raft of features that make them a great benefit in our noisy, polluted world, but now one previously-lauded quality is under fire. Campaigners say that EVs’ lack of noise — particularly when traveling at low speeds — poses a significant safety risk to cyclists and pedestrians. The EU agrees,… Continue reading European EVs must be fitted with sound emitters by 2021

Possible deal with the US government: VW boss Diess should have burdened Winterkorn in the US

All articles and backgrounds 08/05/2018 Possible deal with the US government VW boss Diess should have burdened Winterkorn in the US REUTERS Formerly united, today separated: the Volkswagen managers Winterkorn (l.) And Diess The new Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess is said to have testified in the US judiciary over his predecessor Martin Winterkorn. As the… Continue reading Possible deal with the US government: VW boss Diess should have burdened Winterkorn in the US

Autocar confidential: Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers, electric Citroens & more

This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on Isral being a technology hub, the Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers and Citroen electrification.  Israel technolgy hub: The car industry views Israel as a technology hub in the making, according to Skoda’s head of corporate development and digitalisation, Andre Wehner. Moreover, the country is viewed as… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers, electric Citroens & more

McLaren Automotive adds eighth UK dealership

Woking-based McLaren Automotive has added an eighth location to its UK dealership network. The new site will go by the name McLaren Leeds. The new location joins the existing network made up of facilities in Ascot, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Hatfield, London and Manchester. The facility will be operated by Park’s Motor Group, which also manages… Continue reading McLaren Automotive adds eighth UK dealership

New showroom in Karlsruhe: Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati

New showroom in Karlsruhe Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati With its parent brand Volvo and Jaguar and Land Rover, the dealer is already represented in Karlsruhe. Now Maserati is added. The dealership Geisser is expanding its Maserati business. The premium dealer has now opened a further operation for the trident brand in Karlsruhe. “For years… Continue reading New showroom in Karlsruhe: Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati

According to an oblique analyst call: Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars

All articles and backgrounds 08/05/2018 According to oblique analysts Call Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars DPA Tesla New Model 3: The company has never posted a profit for the year and has now burned billions of dollars in capital. With a very strange Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines last… Continue reading According to an oblique analyst call: Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars