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“Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road

– The car markets look to Norway, but both the level of ambition and sales are falling, writes Erik Solum in BIL’s new blog about trends in the car market, “Market Insight”. In August, according to OFV, electric cars accounted for over 94 per cent of new car sales in Norway. The proportion of electric… Continue reading “Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road

Commercial vehicle registrations – August 2024

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 13 September 2024 Data reference period: July 2024 / August 2024 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t)  Download attachment: CS Trucks_August 2024_66e41ae243ed2.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: Italy, commercial… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – August 2024

Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies

Frankfurt – IG Metall is urgently calling on the federal government to provide the green restructuring of industry with more financial resources for the necessary industrial policy. Otherwise there is a risk of loss of added value and thousands of jobs. The reason for the appeal is the current budget week, during which the budget… Continue reading Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies

Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations

Hanover – IG Metall emphasizes the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) for Germany as an industrial location. “The use of AI is an important competitive factor. We see potential for major leaps in productivity and significant cost reductions, which do not have to come at the expense of employees. Increased deployment is a possible answer… Continue reading Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations

ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru

11.09.2024 Six cars tested in the third test in 2024: Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Jeep Avenger, Renault Symbioz, Subaru Crosstrek and XPENG G6. Maximum score, five stars, for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, XPENG G6, Subaru Crosstrek and the partner model Impreza. Truly excellent results, but the Q6 e-tron, in particular, demonstrated excellent performance… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru

Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director

Commercial Vehicle Show appoints Mike Costain as new Event Director to bring fresh strategic vision to Britain’s largest trade show for the road transport sector. Appointment follows new strategic partnership between Nineteen Group, SMMT and the RHA, cementing the show’s reputation as the sector’s place to do business. Show set to deliver all-new opportunities for… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director

100 UK aftermarket firms seek new opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt

More than 100 businesses from UK’s £56.5 billion aftermarket sector to feature at Automechanika Frankfurt this week. SMMT‘s sold-out UK Pavilion features everything from world-class parts and innovative brake systems to small-volume electric vehicles and best-in-class remanufacturing. Show comes as firms seek new global opportunities to bolster domestic demand from Britain’s growing vehicle parc. More… Continue reading 100 UK aftermarket firms seek new opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt

Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions

Berlin – IG Metall is calling on mechanical and plant engineering companies to push ahead with innovative future strategies despite the tense economic situation. Only around half of the companies have already formulated goals with regard to climate neutrality, criticizes IG Metall with reference to its own survey. Mechanical and plant engineering forms the foundation… Continue reading Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions

Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment

Duisburg – Today, Tuesday, the first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, found out about the situation at thyssenkrupp Steel on site. The program included discussions with representatives of the works council, a visit to a vigil and exchanges with employees. On the occasion of her visit, Benner said: “It was important to me to… Continue reading Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment