Category: Automotive

SEAT drives forward with CNG line-up

SEAT continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. The brand’s range includes the Mii Ecofuel, Ibiza TGI, Arona TGI and Leon TGI, meaning there is a CNG-powered vehicle to suit every lifestyle and taste,… Continue reading SEAT drives forward with CNG line-up

SEAT partners with UFO to break into kicksharing

Following the launch of the SEAT eXS kickscooter powered by Segway at the Barcelona Smart City Congress and the international presentation of the SEAT Minimó concept car, at the Mobile World Congress the company announced it is going to spearhead the urban micromobility strategy within the Volkswagen Group. Since it was launched, SEAT has sold… Continue reading SEAT partners with UFO to break into kicksharing

Live from Shanghai: AUDI AG Press Conference

Audi is presenting two world premieres at China’s most important motor show in Shanghai from April 16 to 25. The brand with the four rings is augmenting its all-electric product range with the Audi Q2L e-tron, which was specially developed for the Chinese market. Audi is also presenting a concept car in Shanghai that illustrates… Continue reading Live from Shanghai: AUDI AG Press Conference

One million Sharan – Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal celebrates production anniversary

In Palmela the millionth Sharan has rolled off the assembly line. The millionth Sharan has rolled off the assembly line in Portugal The most popular family van in its segment has been manufactured by Volkswagen Autoeuropa since 1995 This multivariable van is available in 33 markets Today, the millionth Sharan rolled off the assembly line… Continue reading One million Sharan – Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal celebrates production anniversary

Affectiva Raises $26M in Funding

Affectiva, a Boston, MA-based Human Perception AI company, closed $26m in funding. The round, which brought the total invested in Affectiva to $53m, was led by Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), as well as Trend Forward Capital, Motley Fool Ventures and CAC. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate and scale its perceptive technology… Continue reading Affectiva Raises $26M in Funding

Joint statement from the IG Metall and Opel Management

Rüsselsheim.  An important meeting between IG Metall and management took place yesterday. The topic was the planned capacity utilization and the investments in the German plants to fulfil the collective agreements. “Part of these investment commitments based on competitive structures has already been fulfilled, including the allocation of the Grandland X to Eisenach. We also… Continue reading Joint statement from the IG Metall and Opel Management

UPDATE 3-Panasonic reviewing further investment in Tesla Gigafactory

TOKYO/BENGALURU (Reuters) – Panasonic Corp and Tesla Inc are holding off on further investment in the U.S. electric carmaker’s Nevada Gigafactory while they squeeze more out of existing resources and study market demand, the companies said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Panasonic Corp is pictured at the CEATEC JAPAN 2017 (Combined Exhibition of… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Panasonic reviewing further investment in Tesla Gigafactory

2018 Sustainability Report:

Stuttgart – Sustainability is one of the essential elements of Daimler’s corporate strategy. At the same time, it is a measure of business success. The sustainability strategy spans the product development process; from the supply chains, to environmental protection at the company’s plants, the utilisation phase for products and mobility services, and the responsible handling… Continue reading 2018 Sustainability Report: