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Kia unveils upgraded Sportage with diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, new technologies and fresh design

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Updated interior and exterior design for European and global best-sellerRevised powertrain line-up includes EcoDynamics+ 2.0-litre diesel mild-hybrid and efficient new 1.6-litre ‘U3’ dieselEcoDynamics+ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by up to 4% under WLTPNew technologies include upgraded infotainment and active driver aidsOn-sale in Europe during Q3 2018Kia Motors has revealed the upgraded Kia Sportage today, introducing a range of enhancements to the brand’s European and global best-seller. The new model pairs an updated exterior and interior design with new safety and infotainment technologies. Powertrains are also fully-compliant with future emissions standards. The Sportage’s advanced new EcoDynamic+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain is the first to be launched as part of the brand’s global powertrain electrification strategy. Kia is the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technolo..

Up to 230 jobs at risk as MG moves to downsize UK base

Up to 230 engineering and design jobs at MG Motor are at risk as the Chinese car company plans to radically downsize its technical centre in Birmingham at the site of the former Longbridge factory. News of the plan leaked out after a consultation with the workforce on Friday, with one source suggesting that 140… Continue reading Up to 230 jobs at risk as MG moves to downsize UK base

EPA Recognizes GM for Green Power Leadership

EPA Recognizes GM for Green Power Leadership GM Ranks No. 29 on EPA’s National Top 100 List of Green Power Users 2019-04-29 DETROIT — General Motors has earned a spot on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. Ranked No. 29, GM… Continue reading EPA Recognizes GM for Green Power Leadership

Equity Shot: Judging Uber’s less-than-grand opening day

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. We are back, as promised. Kate Clark and Alex Wilhelm re-convened today to discuss the latest from the Uber IPO. Namely that it opened down, and then kept falling. A few questions spring to mind. Why did Uber… Continue reading Equity Shot: Judging Uber’s less-than-grand opening day

Mitsubishi Wants UK To Give New Incentives To PHEV Drivers

Automaker says Outlander PHEV drivers drive on electric power half the time Debates around the world continue as to whether plug-in vehicles are ready to go it alone without incentives. One automaker with a deep interest in plug-in hybrid technology says its drivers take plenty advantage of electric-only power. Mitsubishi Motors’ UK branch released this… Continue reading Mitsubishi Wants UK To Give New Incentives To PHEV Drivers

Uber Begins Trading on NYSE

Today, Uber Technologies, Inc., started trading on NYSE. Its IPO offers 180,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $45.00 per share. The underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 27,000,000 shares from certain selling stockholders at the initial public offering price less underwriting… Continue reading Uber Begins Trading on NYSE

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GM Canada and Unifor reach agreement to save hundreds of jobs with a C$170 million investment in Oshawa

GM Canada and Unifor reach agreement to save hundreds of jobs with a C$170 million investment in Oshawa 2019-05-08 OSHAWA, Ont – General Motors Canada and Unifor today announced that they have reached a “Transformation Agreement” that will transition the GM Oshawa Assembly operations to parts manufacturing and advanced vehicle testing. The Agreement includes the following:… Continue reading GM Canada and Unifor reach agreement to save hundreds of jobs with a C$170 million investment in Oshawa