MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ford-Sollers, the Russian unit of U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co, will recall 15,670 Ford Kuga and C-Max cars sold in Russia between May 2012 and December 2014, Russia’s technical safety watchdog Rosstandart said on Monday. The recall is to address problems with an overheating cylinder head, which can lead to engine oil… Continue reading Ford to recall 15,670 Kuga, C-Max cars in Russia -watchdog
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China’s Biggest Electric-Car Maker to List in $4.5 Billion Deal
China’s biggest electric-car maker will gain a stock market listing in an asset swap valuing the state-backed manufacturer at 28.8 billion yuan ($4.5 billion) and giving investors a bigger chance to participate in the world’s largest market for new-energy vehicles. One of BAIC Group’s publicly traded affiliates, Chengdu Qian Feng Electronics Co., will buy Beijing Electric… Continue reading China’s Biggest Electric-Car Maker to List in $4.5 Billion Deal
22 Jan 2018 Driveline Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book
Significant contract wins strengthen GKN’s leadership position in eDrive Sales forecast to grow from £33 million in 2017 to £500 million by 2022 Company introducing next-generation electric driveline technologies and rapidly bringing full systems capability to the market R&D spend in 2017 totals £36 million making £123 million over the past six years and securing… Continue reading 22 Jan 2018
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Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book
48V all-electric prototype systems
Valeo’s new low-voltage (48V) all-electric prototype has make its world début at CES 2018. As countries and major cites become more and more intent on reducing CO2 emissions, this system offers a new angle on the future shape of urban mobility. The 48V all-electric tech demo was developed in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.… Continue reading 48V all-electric prototype systems
Digital Technology as a Performance Driver: Groupe PSA Launches The “Live’in PSA” App
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: To facilitate real-time access for everyone to internal information and news about the Groupe, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) has launched the Live ‘in PSA app, accessible via smartphone. 8,300 people have already installed the app, via Google Play Store or Apple Store. Groupe PSA has made digital technology a central component of… Continue reading Digital Technology as a Performance Driver: Groupe PSA Launches The “Live’in PSA” App
Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability
Dealers have been urged to recognise the importance of aftersales and servicing to offset the fall in trade as the new car market declines. Paul Humphreys, managing director at DMS supplier Incadea UK, said: “While the used car market is performing strongly, it has been a challenging time for new, and for many dealers, this… Continue reading Dealers told to focus on aftersales and boost profitability
TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At CES 2018, TomTom (TOM2), is presenting a new concept for passengers travelling in autonomous vehicles. It’s called TomTom MotionQ – a set of visual clues that enable passengers to anticipate an autonomous vehicle’s motion, leading to a more comfortable experience. TomTom MotionQ has been revealed as part of the Rinspeed Snap robotaxi… Continue reading TomTom Solves the Unspoken Design Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles
Toyota in Valenciennes: the CE confirms the details of the investment
It had been a long time since we had seen such an investment in cars in France. Toyota will invest 400 million euros in its Onnaing plant, near Valenciennes, to allow the site to host the new platform of the manufacturer (the “New Global Platform Architecture”) and a new vehicle in addition to the Yaris.… Continue reading Toyota in Valenciennes: the CE confirms the details of the investment
SEAT SEAT stands out among the fastest growing brands in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 report its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
SEAT has been acknowledged as one of the fastest growing companies in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 ranking compiled every two years by Interbrand. The company came in on the list for the first time in 2015 in 25th position, and has risen to 22nd in the latest edition. During the event, organised by the… Continue reading SEAT SEAT stands out among the fastest growing brands in the Best Spanish Brands 2017 report its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017
BEIJING – China had installed 214,000 public charging piles for new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2017, the most worldwide, according to Industry and Information Technology Minister Miao Wei. The number marked an increase of 51 percent year on year, Miao told an industry forum Saturday. While the country has seen rapid growth… Continue reading China’s public NEV charging piles up 51% in 2017