Category: Automotive

Chassix Announces New Name to Reflect Brand Evolution

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Chassix, a global lightweighting solutions and components supplier to the mobility industry, announced today that it has formally changed the company’s name to Aludyne. For more than twenty years Aludyne has manufactured aluminum and iron cast vehicle components for safety critical applications, including chassis, subframe, and electric vehicles. The… Continue reading Chassix Announces New Name to Reflect Brand Evolution

Hyundai Motor America Reports September 2019 Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported September sales of 51,951 units, a 9% decrease in comparison with September 2018. Following two straight months of double digit sales growth in July and August, Hyundai closed the third quarter with total sales of 173,028, an increase of 5% over the third… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports September 2019 Sales

GKN Automotive appoints Igor Skornik Vice President Niche Customer, Motorsport & Aftermarket (NMA)

ROESRATH, Germany, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As the result of a management change at driveline specialist GKN Automotive, Igor Skornik has joined its Niche Customer, Motorsport & Aftermarket (NMA) organization’s management team as vice president beginning in September 2019. In his new position, Skornik will report directly to Markus Bannert, COO Driveline for GKN… Continue reading GKN Automotive appoints Igor Skornik Vice President Niche Customer, Motorsport & Aftermarket (NMA)

Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) Enters Retail Market

You can have electrifying fun on three wheels from $19,900. Arcimoto, after years of development and refining its concept of an all-electric three-wheeler, in September officially launched retail production and deliveries of the Arcimoto FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle). The Arcimoto FUV in the first Evergreen Edition starts at MSRP of $19,900. Initially, sales are underway… Continue reading Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) Enters Retail Market

Mobility Consulting by Renault, a new service to support businesses as they move to lower-carbon mobility

Boulogne Billancourt, 1 October 2019 – Groupe Renault, the electric mobility leader in Europe, launches Mobility Consulting by Renault to support businesses as they move their fleets towards lower-carbon mobility and introduce their recharging ecosystems. As the the global warming fight becomes a growing concern, and as regulation begins to affect business mobility (low emission… Continue reading Mobility Consulting by Renault, a new service to support businesses as they move to lower-carbon mobility

RÉSULTATS COMMERCIAUX FRANCE 2019 3EME TRIMESTRE – FR only

Au cumul à fin septembre 2019, la marque Renault est leader des marchés du véhicule particulier (VP), du véhicule utilitaire (VU), du véhicule électrique (VE) et du marché des VP vendus aux flottes d’entreprises. Les ventes de la marque Renault sont dynamisées par les renouvellements réussis de Twingo et Clio. Clio demeure le véhicule le… Continue reading RÉSULTATS COMMERCIAUX FRANCE 2019 3EME TRIMESTRE – FR only

Sanctuary for the Senses: All-New Lincoln Corsair Arrives with Whisper-Quiet, Confident Ride and Sophisticated Interior

All-new Lincoln Corsair arrives, featuring nimble performance with choice of a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged engine making 250 horsepower and 280 ft.-lbs. of torque and an available 2.3-liter turbo delivering 295 horsepower and 310 ft.-lbs. of torque – each mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission Spacious interior includes plush, hand-selected materials, available Revel™ audio system… Continue reading Sanctuary for the Senses: All-New Lincoln Corsair Arrives with Whisper-Quiet, Confident Ride and Sophisticated Interior

Seat expects to end 2019 with 515,000 cars produced

October 1, 2019 Category: Faconauto News The Martorell plant will improve production by 8.5% and achieve the second best result in its history. Seat He is on his way to get one of his best years at the Martorell factory. The company expects to close 2019 with a production of about 515,000 vehicles. This will… Continue reading Seat expects to end 2019 with 515,000 cars produced