Category: Automotive

Volkswagen Group deliveries grow 6.1 percent in May

News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 15 June 2018 Volkswagen Group deliveries grow 6.1 percent in May The Volkswagen Group’s upward trend continues: at 953,400 units, Group deliveries in May were 6.1 percent higher than the same month last year. More than 4.5 million vehicles have been handed   …more

Ford of Europe May Sales Highest in 9 Years on Strength of Ford SUVs, Commercial Vehicles

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford of Europe May Sales Highest in 9 Years on Strength of Ford SUVs, Commercial Vehicles

Change Study from Bain & Company

A new study on change has been created by the consulting firm Bain & Company. The change is in full swing. Currently takes place change in terms of mobility, which mainly revolves around the sharing of vehicles. That loses that private car in prestige and importance. Especially in the cities, the change is noticeable and… Continue reading Change Study from Bain & Company

ZF reveals new fully active chassis system

ZF says its sMotion tech enables cars to actively raise and lower each wheel, virtually eliminating the impact of even major road unevenness on the occupants. ZF has revealed its new fully active chassis system, sMotion, which reduces inconvenient car body movements caused by potholes, bumps or curves. The advantages of highly automated and autonomous… Continue reading ZF reveals new fully active chassis system

Ford’s China struggle continues as May vehicle sales slump 29 percent

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) struggle to boost sales in China showed no sign of ending soon with volumes for May sliding 29 percent despite steps being taken by the U.S. automaker like appointing a new sales leader and readying launches of new products. FILE PHOTO: Visitors look at Ford models at Auto… Continue reading Ford’s China struggle continues as May vehicle sales slump 29 percent

PSA seals agreement on exceeding 35 hours in Vesoul

Goal achieved. After several weeks of negotiations PSA signed an agreement Thursday evening at its plant in Vesoul (Haute-Saône), which increases the working hours of employees to more than 35 hours per week, without full compensation. Signed by unions FO, CFTC and CFE-CGC representing nearly 80% of employees, this agreement will come into effect next… Continue reading PSA seals agreement on exceeding 35 hours in Vesoul

Ford’s May China vehicle sales -29 pct y/y

BEIJING, June 15 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s sales in China fell 29 percent in May from a year earlier to 61,744 vehicles, the company said on Friday, as the U.S. automaker continued to grapple with the sales doldrums, caused in part by a dearth of competitive fresh product. That took sales volumes for the… Continue reading Ford’s May China vehicle sales -29 pct y/y

Ford Continues to Reposition Business in China May Sales Decline

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s… Continue reading Ford Continues to Reposition Business in China May Sales Decline

Constituent meeting of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG: Christian Schulz appointed Chief Financial Officer

News Press Release News Group Munich, 15 June 2018 Constituent meeting of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG: Christian Schulz appointed Chief Financial Officer The constituent meeting of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG that took place yesterday in Wolfsburg also appointed members to the Company’s Board of Management.… Continue reading Constituent meeting of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG: Christian Schulz appointed Chief Financial Officer