Updated 06/01/2018 12:36:30 CET MADRID, June 1 (EUROPA PRESS) – The registrations of cars and SUVs in Spain reached a volume of 135,522 units in May, which represents an increase of 7.2% and the best record for this month since 2008, despite the fact that the market accumulates the longest period without plans of incentives,… Continue reading Automobile registrations increased by 7.2% in May, with more than 135,000 units
Category: Automotive
Michelin does not rule out increasing the production of its plant in Aranda de Duero “in the future”
Posted 01/06/2018 11:44:12CET MONTREAL (CANADA), June 1 (EUROPA PRESS) – The responsible of the line of business of Long Distance of Michelin, Laurent Bourrut, has assured that the manufacturer of French tires does not discard to increase the capacity of production of his plant of Aranda de Duero “in the future”. The Castilian factory is… Continue reading Michelin does not rule out increasing the production of its plant in Aranda de Duero “in the future”
Michelin Movin’On Labs 2018
Cette ambition se situe au croisement de nos valeurs et de la valeur. Nos valeurs, ce sont l’innovation et l’anticipation, pour conserver un temps d’avance. C’est aussi s’engager pour la durabilité, condition d’un projet d’entreprise responsable, au fait des évolutions sociétales et qui déploie une vision de ses activités dans le temps long. Avec la stratégie 4R,… Continue reading Michelin Movin’On Labs 2018
(2nd LD) Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
(ATTN: ADDS Gwangju City’s comment in last 2 paras) By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker by sales, said Friday it is considering investing in a local car-manufacturing joint venture (JV) proposed by a municipal government. The Gwangju city government seeks to establish a vehicle production JV… Continue reading (2nd LD) Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
Goodyear Expands Mobility Work with Leading Research Center
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is extending its worldwide innovation network to include Mcity, the University of Michigan-led public-private partnership to advance connected and automated vehicles and technologies. Goodyear will conduct testing at the Mcity Test Facility with electric and autonomous vehicles, further developing its intelligent tires and the application of sensors, and extending… Continue reading Goodyear Expands Mobility Work with Leading Research Center
Jeep confirms new entry-level model to sit below Renegade
A new small Jeep model to sit below the Renegade has been confirmed by brand CEO Mike Manley. The compact-sized Jeep will launch by 2022 and will become the entry point into the Jeep range. It will be priced below the Renegade, suggesting a starting price of around £15,000. The confirmation of the model, which was scooped… Continue reading Jeep confirms new entry-level model to sit below Renegade
BMW says may source more US steel its auto plant after tariff move
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) said on Friday it may increase the amount of steel it sources locally for its U.S. plant after Washington imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from the European Union. The BMW logo is seen on a vehicle at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of… Continue reading BMW says may source more US steel its auto plant after tariff move
Toyota Accelerates Strengthening of Toyota Group for ‘Once-in-a-Century Transformational Period’
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has reached agreements with Denso Corporation (Denso) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) aimed at further strengthening the competitiveness of the Toyota Group. The agreement with Denso outlines that the core electronic component operations of both Toyota and Denso will be consolidated within Denso. The agreement with… Continue reading Toyota Accelerates Strengthening of Toyota Group for ‘Once-in-a-Century Transformational Period’
Toyota and Denso Agree to Start Considerations toward Consolidating Electronic Component Operations within Denso
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Denso Corporation (Denso) announce that they have agreed today to begin considerations toward consolidating the core electronic component operations of both Toyota and Denso within Denso. Currently, advanced development and mass-production development for Toyota’s electronic components, as well as the production of such components, are conducted by both Toyota and… Continue reading Toyota and Denso Agree to Start Considerations toward Consolidating Electronic Component Operations within Denso
Waymo’s Uber-rivalling ride-hailing app to enter service in 2018
Google parent company Alphabet and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced that the Uber-rivalling ride-hailing service Waymo will commence public service later this year. It’ll be the first ride-hailing service offered to the public to use driverless vehicles on public roads upon launch, using a fleet of over 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica MPVs across the Waymo service.… Continue reading Waymo’s Uber-rivalling ride-hailing app to enter service in 2018