Category: Automotive

2018 pay negotiations at Volkswagen continued

The negotiating committees of Volkswagen AG and the IG Metall trade union have today continued their pay negotiations in Hanover. Martin Rosik, the leader of the Volkswagen committee and Head of Human Resources of the Volkswagen brand, said after the meeting: “At today’s meeting, we offered to increase pay by two percent for 12 months… Continue reading 2018 pay negotiations at Volkswagen continued

Nissan: Nissan, KEPCO and Sumitomo Electric launch VPP pilot program

YOKOHAMA/OSAKA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today started testing tools to charge electric vehicles via remote control. Sixty electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles owned by customers and KEPCO will be outfitted with EV switches, which are control instruments for electric vehicle charging developed… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan, KEPCO and Sumitomo Electric launch VPP pilot program

The Diesel will be gone from the United Kingdom in 2025

This is provided by a study from the British University of Aston. Sales of diesel vehicles have already dropped by 17.1% in 2017. On the other side of the Channel, the diesel market is likely to have disappeared by 2025. In any case, it is only in anticipation of a study from the British University… Continue reading The Diesel will be gone from the United Kingdom in 2025

I rode in the Mercedes concept car that shut down the Las Vegas Strip

Self-driving cars are a long way from the hands of customers, but the race to get there is fierce, and no company wants to look like it’s been left behind. The biggest automakers seem especially eager to remind us constantly that they’re just as focused on the future as Silicon Valley. That’s why Mercedes-Benz shut… Continue reading I rode in the Mercedes concept car that shut down the Las Vegas Strip

Audi opens reservations with deposits for its two new e-tron vehicles (quattro and sportback) in more markets

With the imminent launch of the production version of the new e-tron quattro later this year, Audi is opening up reservations with deposits for the vehicle to new markets and it is adding the new all-electric e-tron sportback to the mix. Home Solar Power The German automaker had already opened reservations in a few markets,… Continue reading Audi opens reservations with deposits for its two new e-tron vehicles (quattro and sportback) in more markets

Ford-backed self-driving car in crash that sent two to hospital

Ford exhibited self-driving delivery vehicle at CES 2018 this week – a modified Fusion, the same model involved in the Pittsburgh crash. Photograph: Jae C. Hong/AP Self-driving cars Ford-backed self-driving car in crash that sent two to hospital Modified Ford Fusion test car containing four occupants hit by van jumping red light in Pittsburgh, less… Continue reading Ford-backed self-driving car in crash that sent two to hospital

Daimler’s car-sharing service: Car2go is growing fast

car2go Daimler’s car-sharing service was used 24 million times last year. (Photo: Reuters) The car-sharing provider Car2go from the DaimlerGroup has seen strong growth in customer numbers over the past year. With 2.97 million customers 30 percent more users were registered with the company than the year before, said Car2go on Thursday in Stuttgart. As… Continue reading Daimler’s car-sharing service: Car2go is growing fast

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany 2018-01-11 Effective February 1st 2018, Rasmus Reuter is appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS Automobiles in Germany. He will report to Maxime Picat, EVP Europe, Member of the Managing Board. Rasmus Reuter joined the Aftersales organization of GM Europe in 2005 and became Director of… Continue reading Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany