Category: Automotive

Toyota revises its ambitions down

The turbulence remains topical for the Japanese automotive giant Toyota, which has long been the world’s number one, but now figure on the third step of the podium behind the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors and Volkswagen alliance. The Japanese group lowered its forecast of annual net profit on Wednesday. A decision following the fall of 29% of… Continue reading Toyota revises its ambitions down

News – Fact sheet: cars and the General Safety Regulation revision

This fact sheet explains ACEA’s position on the new vehicle safety measures proposed for passenger cars and vans as part of the revision of the EU General Safety Regulation. (Click on the thumbnail above to open the fact sheet in a new window) In May 2018, the European Commission proposed a revision of the General… Continue reading News – Fact sheet: cars and the General Safety Regulation revision

Van: Nissan NV200 is offered only as an electric version

The Nissan vans NV200 is no longer available as a diesel model from the summer of 2019. Then only the electric version eNV200 for Europe will be produced. February 6, 2019, 7:11 am, Andreas Donath Nissan e-NV200 (Photo: Nissan) The Japanese manufacturer Nissan builds its Van NV200 from summer only in an electric version. The… Continue reading Van: Nissan NV200 is offered only as an electric version

China’s CATL, Honda plan to co-operate on EV battery development

TOKYO (Reuters) – Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and Honda Motor have signed an agreement to co-operate on jointly developing lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles, as China’s top EV battery maker expands its tie-ups with Japanese automakers. CATL said on Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Honda under which it would guarantee… Continue reading China’s CATL, Honda plan to co-operate on EV battery development

Why NIO, China’s Tesla, Rose ~24% in January

Why NIO, China’s Tesla, Rose ~24% in January More Why NIO, China’s Tesla, Rose ~24% in JanuaryNIO’s January performance Since NIO (NIO), popularly hailed as China’s Tesla, was listed on the NYSE in September 2018, it has seen wild roller-coaster ride. In October and December 2018, NIO fell Go to Source

Toyota’s third-quarter operating profit edges up as Asia sales rise

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp’s quarterly operating profit edged up as continued increase in sales in Asia, including China, offset lower sales in North America, its biggest market. FILE PHOTO: The Toyota logo is seen on the bonnet of a newly launched Camry Hybrid electric vehicle at a hotel in New Delhi, India, January… Continue reading Toyota’s third-quarter operating profit edges up as Asia sales rise

Fiat Chrysler recalls 8,82,000 pickup trucks for steering, pedal issues

WASHINGTON: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Tuesday it would recall 8,82,000 pickup trucks worldwide in two new recalls to address steering and pedal issues. The Italian-American automaker said it was recalling about 6,60,000 heavy duty Ram 2,500 and 3,500 pickup trucks from the 2013 through 2017 model years, including 5,74,000 in the United States,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalls 8,82,000 pickup trucks for steering, pedal issues