Success story, act six: new Corsa as all-electric version for first time 300hp and AWD: new Grandland X Hybrid4 version tops Opel’s SUV family Really frugal: most efficient Astra of all time makes its debut Space for nine: new Zafira Life generation available in three vehicle lengths Wide choice: intelligent Opel portfolio from electric and… Continue reading Opel World Premieres at 2019 IAA: New Astra, New Corsa and Grandland X Plug-In Hybrid
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ADAC test: High additional costs for expensive wall boxes possible
Who has the opportunity to be electric car to load at home, should buy a wallbox for it. A test of the ADAC shows significant price differences among the providers. There are also new connection specifications. August 13, 2019, 16:19, Friedhelm old man Test winner at ADAC: The Wallbox Home Eco from Heidelberg (Photo: Heidelberg)… Continue reading ADAC test: High additional costs for expensive wall boxes possible
Nio cofounder quits Chinese electric vehicle start-up
Exit follows a series of high-level departures and financial pressures as car deliveries halve Go to Source
BP Chargemaster activates first 150kW ultra-fast EV chargers
BP Chargemaster, the UK’s largest electric car charge point provider, has switched on the first of its new Ultracharge 150kW EV chargers at a London petrol station. Two charging points are now in operation at BP’s Cranford petrol station near London Heathrow airport – the first in a planned roll-out of 400 ultra-fast charging points by 2021 –… Continue reading BP Chargemaster activates first 150kW ultra-fast EV chargers
Toyota tests plug-in hybrid RAV4 SUV in new images
Toyota has been seen testing what appears to be a plug-in hybrid variant of the RAV4 SUV on European roads. At first glance, the prototype doesn’t seem any different from the standard Honda CR-V rival. However, closer inspection reveals a disguised opening on the right-hand side of the car – the opposite side of where the… Continue reading Toyota tests plug-in hybrid RAV4 SUV in new images
Kia, Budget Sued After Rental Car Catches Fire
Photo via pxhere. A family from Oklahoma are suing Kia Motors and Budget Rental Cars after their rented Kia Soul randomly caught fire as they were driving on H3 freeway in Oahu during a trip in June. According to KITV, a mother and son are recovering from major injuries that occurred during the untimely incident.As the… Continue reading Kia, Budget Sued After Rental Car Catches Fire
Renovation: Opel reduces goods distribution center at the headquarters in Rüsselsheim
Opel Opel has ruled out redundancies in its recovery plan “Pace” until the summer of 2023. (Photo: AP) Ruesselsheim The car maker Opel reduced in the course of its renovation, the goods distribution center at the headquarters Rüsselsheim. Of currently 300 jobs around 200 are deleted, as a company spokesman confirmed on Thursday. The employees… Continue reading Renovation: Opel reduces goods distribution center at the headquarters in Rüsselsheim
VinaCapital Ventures invests in Vietnamese logistics startup An Vui
Vietnam-based VinaCapital Ventures has invested in An Vui, a transportation management system startup, according to an announcement. Founded in 2015, the startup aims to tackle the pain points in road transport in areas such as intercity bus and limousine services, which account for more than three-quarters of Vietnam’s passenger transport methods. Businesses operating in this… Continue reading VinaCapital Ventures invests in Vietnamese logistics startup An Vui
Visteon’s Kristin Trecker: ‘The biggest challenge, in India and globally, is acquiring the right talent.’
Visteon’s Kristin Trecker: ‘The biggest challenge, in India and globally, is acquiring the right talent.'
GM unveils Chevrolet Menlo EV electric car – a Bolt EV utility vehicle
GM has unveiled the first official images of the Chevrolet Menlo EV, an electric car that is expected to become the utility version of the Bolt EV. In October 2017, GM outlined its “All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions” and announced a new electric offensive with 20 new all-electric vehicles to launch by 2023. The automaker also,… Continue reading GM unveils Chevrolet Menlo EV electric car – a Bolt EV utility vehicle