Category: Automotive

Fiat Chrysler boss says no plans to break up company

DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) CEO has no intention of breaking up the company or selling off individual brands to China or any other parties, he said on Monday, adding the group was counting on its coveted Jeep brand to drive profit. Speaking at the Detroit auto show, Chief Executive Sergio… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss says no plans to break up company

AT CES®, FAURECIA EQUIPS BYTON’S CONCEPT CAR

CES 2018 – Startup Byton, one of the new Chinese automotive players specialized in electric cars, caused a stir by revealing a first concept vehicle with a full cockpit designed by Faurecia The concept is an electric crossover which is expected to debut on the Chinese market in 2019, before going on sale in the… Continue reading AT CES®, FAURECIA EQUIPS BYTON’S CONCEPT CAR

Renault beats its third consecutive sales record

Renault and its Nissan and Mitsubishi partners will they be able to claim first step of the podium of automakers in 2017 ? It will be necessary to wait for the commercial results of the other actors, at the beginning of February, to know it, but the French manufacturer will in any case largely made… Continue reading Renault beats its third consecutive sales record

Faurecia and MAHLE to collaborate on technologies for thermal management of the Cockpit of the Future

Within the framework of this cooperation, Faurecia will bring its unique expertise as a full interior system integrator. MAHLE adds its holistic thermal expertise for passenger comfort and energy efficiency. The two companies have already identified several potential collaboration fields addressing topics such as air distribution, air conditioning integration solutions for electric vehicles and the… Continue reading Faurecia and MAHLE to collaborate on technologies for thermal management of the Cockpit of the Future

U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. automakers are unveiling new diesel pickup trucks even as diesel sales have fallen sharply since Volkswagen AG’s 2015 diesel emissions scandal. General Motors Co said at the Detroit auto show it would offer a diesel 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and now offers diesel versions of its Equinox, Cruze,… Continue reading U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

BMW Group Press Conference, North American International Auto Show, NAIAS Detroit 2018

And we expect more than 20% of US 5 Series sales in 2018 will be Plug-in-Electric Hybrids With increased customer demand for our electrified models, the US plays a vital role in our global electrification strategy. To keep the momentum going, the new and updated 2018 BMW i8 Coupe here on stage makes its World… Continue reading BMW Group Press Conference, North American International Auto Show, NAIAS Detroit 2018

Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Ranch Corporation, a leading U.S. developer, owner, and operator of solar energy plants, announced today that it has signed an agreement to make Shell its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Shell will acquire a 43.83% interest in Silicon Ranch from Partners Group, the global private markets… Continue reading Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation

The automobiles monthly down, while yearly up

The automobiles monthly down, while yearly up In October, the automobiles kept growth yearly, while witnessed a slight decline monthly. This month, the production and sales of automobiles in China reached 2,604,000 and 2,704,000 units respectively, down 2.5% and 0.2% than that of last month, but up 0.7% and 2% year on year.　　For the first… Continue reading The automobiles monthly down, while yearly up