Category: Automotive

Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle

Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service, Mopar, showcases customized versions of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and the 2019 Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2018. (Photo: Joe Wilssens ) CHICAGO — As demand grows for flashy customization of profitable vehicles including Jeeps and Ram trucks, Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts business has… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle

Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech

Engadget Though it had been rumored for some time prior, it was still somewhat surprising when Dyson formally revealed it was getting into the EV game. Even for a company that takes research and development to an excessive level to make some of the best vacuum cleaners (and more recently, hairdryers) around, a car is… Continue reading Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech

Volkswagen suffering in France

Annoying exception. Volkswagen is the only major car brand to have suffered a decline in sales last year in France. The German manufacturer sold 139,360 vehicles in 2017, 2.7% less than in 2016. In January, VW even saw its volumes unscrew by 18%, and Dacia take fourth place in the market behind Peugeot, Renault and… Continue reading Volkswagen suffering in France

Kakao Mobility to buy carpool startup Luxi for 25.2 bln won

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) — Kakao Mobility, a South Korean firm that provides cab-hailing and driver-for-hire services, said Wednesday that it will take over local carpool startup Luxi for 25.2 billion won (US$23.3 million) to meet growing demand for transportation service. Kakao Mobility said in a regulatory filing that it will buy a 100 percent… Continue reading Kakao Mobility to buy carpool startup Luxi for 25.2 bln won

China boosts BMW Group sales in January to hit new record

A BMW i3 is displayed at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, Sept 29, 2016. [Photo/VCG] BERLIN – German carmaker BMW Group reported on Tuesday that its sales in January have hit a new record, with significant contribution from Chinese market. A total of 169,538 customers worldwide took delivery of a BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce… Continue reading China boosts BMW Group sales in January to hit new record

Aston Martin DBX: South Wales factory on track for 2019

Aston Martin‘s new South Wales manufacturing facility is on track for 2019 completion, as construction of ‘Phase 1’ has now been finished. The state-of-the-art plant will build Aston’s new DBX crossover coupe next year.  The new factory in St Athan, a former Ministry of Defence site, will run alongside Aston’s Gaydon HQ, directly creating 750 new… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX: South Wales factory on track for 2019

Dynamic protective fields for cooperation between people and industrial robots without fixed safety barriers.

Photo Group 14 February 2018 Dynamic protective fields for cooperation between people and industrial robots without fixed safety barriers. Color coding gives the employee a clear and simple indication of the area where he can work without any impact on the robot (green). If the employee moves into the yellow zone, the robot is completely… Continue reading Dynamic protective fields for cooperation between people and industrial robots without fixed safety barriers.