Category: Automotive

PSA could leave the capital of Gefco

Services By Christophe Jaussaud, the 27/03/2018 PSA still owns 25% of the capital of its former subsidiary. After selling 75% of Gefco in 2012, PSA thinks today to separate from the 25% it still has. Capital movements continue in logistics. Indeed, after the CAT had bought STVAit would be Gefco’s turn again to see its… Continue reading PSA could leave the capital of Gefco

A Measure of Progress

A Measure of Progress By Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company, and Jim Hackett, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company In Henry Ford’s day, there was no term for environmentalist. But he had a goal of zero waste to landfill, just as we do today, based on his belief that nothing should be wasted. Those values… Continue reading A Measure of Progress

BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating

BMW AG joined the growing list of carmakers sued by U.S. drivers for installing software designed to cheat diesel-emissions tests. Drivers of “tens of thousands” of X5 and 335D model diesel cars built between 2009 and 2011 sued BMW and its technology supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, alleging they installed algorithms designed to manipulate testing systems,… Continue reading BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating

Uber Shouldn’t Even Bother With Self-Driving Cars

Last week, Uber Technologies Inc. suspended its self-driving car program after a test vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona. There’s an investigation into the accident. But even without the safety risks and ethical conundrums posed by autonomous cars, there are sound business reasons why Uber should fully abandon plans to develop or buy its own fleets… Continue reading Uber Shouldn’t Even Bother With Self-Driving Cars

Meet our newest self-driving vehicle: the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE

Meet our newest self-driving vehicle: the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE Today Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover are announcing an electrifying new partnership. We’re joining forces to design and engineer the world’s first premium electric fully self-driving vehicle, built for Waymo’s transportation service. This new self-driving Jaguar I-PACE blends Jaguar’s knack for innovative design with Waymo’s cutting-edge self-driving… Continue reading Meet our newest self-driving vehicle: the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE

Porsche plans to profit from charging, says Tesla Supercharger model is not sustainable

When Tesla introduced its Supercharger network, not only was it the most powerful charging system available, but it was free for Tesla drivers. Free charging was a sort of teaser offer to overcome new buyers’ range anxiety, and Tesla later added fees. However, the company aims to keep the cost of charging below that of… Continue reading Porsche plans to profit from charging, says Tesla Supercharger model is not sustainable

Plugging into electric vehicles facts and fears

With countries like India, France and Britain swearing off the sale of gasoline and diesel cars within 25 years, we’re cruising toward electric-car fueled roads. Prevalent as the vehicles are soon-to-become though, they still remain a mystery to most. If you’ve ever griped about the common task of having to stop and get gas (ahem…… Continue reading Plugging into electric vehicles facts and fears

Nissan strongly believes in after-sales

After the progress made in recent years, Nissan is working hard by 2020 to go even further in terms of after-sales. And in this context, the digitalization of the business will make sense. “We need to bring a unique customer service and experience, but in an accessible way.” We also need to understand that if… Continue reading Nissan strongly believes in after-sales

Opel launches voluntary departure plan in Germany

Opel has not having sealed the 2017 results PSA, it does not prevent the brand in the flash continues to pay the price of several years of losses. The management has therefore announced, on Tuesday, the launch of a voluntary departure plan for its German employees, regardless of age. “An attractive severance package will now… Continue reading Opel launches voluntary departure plan in Germany