Category: Automotive

Car industry encouraged by rising EV sales

UK new car sales dipped by just 1.6% in August, while sales of electric and hybrid cars continued to surge. In total, 92,573 cars were registered last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 1521 fewer than in August 2018. While the decline is notably lower than the 3.4% average decline for… Continue reading Car industry encouraged by rising EV sales

Lime stops working with freelancers in Paris

Scooter startup Lime is ending the juicer model in Paris. The company has announced that it will stop working with freelancers to recharge scooter batteries at night. Lime is switching to Amazon’s model by partnering with third-party companies. Lime has often been criticized for relying on freelancers to take care of its scooters. As Libération… Continue reading Lime stops working with freelancers in Paris

VinFast deploys Siemens’ full portfolio to deliver cars ahead of schedule

NUREMBERG, Germany, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — VinFast, Vietnam’s first volume car manufacturer, has successfully produced its first cars ahead of schedule using Siemens’ portfolio of integrated software and hardware. By deploying its portfolio, Siemens helped VinFast achieve its automotive production timeline for building the factory, car design and start of the production in only 21… Continue reading VinFast deploys Siemens’ full portfolio to deliver cars ahead of schedule

Toyota to invest over $300 mln in St. Petersburg plant by 2028, says Japanese PM

VLADIVOSTOK, September 5. /TASS/. Japan's Toyota Motor plans to invest additionally 20 bln rubles ($303 mln) in its facility in St. Petersburg by 2028, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday.
“Japanese companies are becoming increasingly interested in Russia. Toyota will invest additionally 20 bln rubles in its plant in St. Petersburg by 2028,” he said.
The Toyota Motor Plant in St. Petersburg was opened in 2007 and currently produces Camry and RAV4 models. Production capacity of the plant is 100,000 vehicles per year. Cars are supplied to the Russian market and exported to Kazakhstan and Belarus.
The fifth Eastern Economic Forum is being held in Russia's Vladivostok on September 4-6. Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the event. TASS news agency is the event's general information partner, the official photo hosting agency and moderator of the presentation zone focusing on the Russian Far East's..

China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi sees sales surge from Jan-Aug

CHANGCHUN, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — Hongqi, a brand under China's leading automaker FAW Group, sold 52,000 cars from January to August this year, marking a 231-percent rise year on year, FAW Group said Thursday.
Hongqi is now selling six models including two sedans, two SUVs, an EV and a customized limousine.
The company has started to sell the Hongqi E-HS3, a pure electric sport utility vehicle model, which is priced between 225,800 yuan (around 32,000 U.S. dollars) to 265,800 yuan.
To provide better services for its customers, Hongqi has built more than 100 experience centers across the country.
Hongqi sold a total of 33,028 cars in 2018.
Hongqi, meaning “red flag,” is China's iconic sedan brand. The brand was established in 1958 and has been used as the vehicle for parades at national celebrations.
It plans to launch up to 17 new models by 2025, including new energy models and SUVs.
Established in 1953 in the northeastern city of Changchun, FAW was the first automaker in China…

The new Porsche Taycan livestreaming from the IAA

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GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co(GM.N) will use embedded Google technology to power navigation, voice activated controls and other vehicle infotainment functions starting in 2021, in a win for Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) in the race with Amazon.com and other technology companies to control dashboards. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors… Continue reading GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems