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
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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
News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges
Vehicle manufacturers invest billions of euros into helping improve the fuel efficiency and environmental performance of their products. According to new figures published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA), emissions from cars were 118.1 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2016, down 1.2 % compared to 2015. This data largely confirms the provisional EEA… Continue reading News – CO2 emissions from cars down 1.2% in 2016; 2017 market trends likely to pose extra challenges
EasyMile in Florida
The French E-Shuttle manufacturer delivers one to Babcock in Florida. In Florida Autonomous driving is allowed and the community Babcock in the southwest of the US state has gained an autonomous e-shuttle. EasyMile Shuttle EZ10. Source: Continental The manufacturer EasyMile has delivered a shuttle that is powered by electricity and charged by solar panels. The… Continue reading EasyMile in Florida
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017
Five out of six trade unions, representing 80% of employees, sign the 2018 DAEC agreement
Five out of six trade unions representing 80% of employees sign the DAEC agreement The 2018 DAEC will be in line with the measures provided for under the New Momentum for Growth agreement covering the period 2017-2019. Groupe PSA’s Central Works Committee today issued a favourable opinion on the 2018 DAEC after five out of… Continue reading Five out of six trade unions, representing 80% of employees, sign the 2018 DAEC agreement
BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million
Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to potential investors to… Continue reading BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million