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Connected-Car Tech Could Show Drivers Which Car Parks Have Spaces – and Where to Find Them

Ford and Vodafone pilot Parking Space Guidance, new connected-vehicle technology that advises drivers how many spaces are available in nearby car parks and how to get there
Drivers currently spend dozens of hours a year hunting for spaces, incurring significant costs, extending journey times and contributing to unnecessary congestion
Further collaboration on connected vehicle technology could enable drivers to see when traffic lights ahead will change, get more accurate road sign and weather information

In cities such as London and Frankfurt, in Germany, it is estimated that the average driver spends as many as 67 hours every year searching for parking spaces at a cost of more than €1,250. So-called “cruising” is responsible for an estimated 30 per cent of urban traffic.

But the problem might not be all down to a lack of parking spaces with data showin..

ASTON MARTIN REVEALS FURTHER DETAILS ON DBS GT ZAGATO

New images reveal final production exterior of DBS GT Zagato
New details include dynamic front grille and digital rear-view mirrors to support full-length carbon fibre roof
DBZ Centenary Collection – which also includes DB4 GT Zagato continuation – celebrates 100 years of iconic coachbuilder Zagato

Tuesday 9 July, Gaydon: Aston Martin has delivered a further glimpse of the final production intent exterior of its upcoming DBS GT Zagato model. Paired with the DB4 GT Zagato Continuation to complete the DBZ Centenary Collection – of which only 19 will be created and are priced at £6m for the pair – these latest renders provide a fresh look at some of the model’s key design features.
Taking Aston Martin’s most potent series production car – the acclaimed DBS Superleggera – as its starting point, the DBS GT Zagato embodies the next evolution in Aston Martin Zagato design language. Inspired by the voluptuous shapes that previously dressed the original DB4 GT Zagato, Aston Martin and Zagat..

Statements Press Conference World Premiere of the new MINI ELECTRIC

– Check against delivery –   Pieter Nota Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG Customer, Brands, Sales Welcome everyone! It’s great that you could join us on this very exciting day: The world premiere of our new MINI Electric! [MINI Cooper SE: combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 15.0… Continue reading Statements Press Conference World Premiere of the new MINI ELECTRIC

Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2012 and 2017 Focus Vehicles with 2.0-Liter GDI Engine and 2013-14 Focus ST Vehicles with 2.0-Liter GTDI Engine

DEARBORN, Mich., July 9, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall on select 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GDI engines and 2013-14 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GTDI engines. The powertrain control module software used to service these vehicles in accordance with safety recall 18S32 was incomplete. Affected… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2012 and 2017 Focus Vehicles with 2.0-Liter GDI Engine and 2013-14 Focus ST Vehicles with 2.0-Liter GTDI Engine

GM Delivers 753,926 Vehicles in China in the Second Quarter

GM Delivers 753,926 Vehicles in China in the Second Quarter 2019-07-05 SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 753,926 vehicles in China in the second quarter amid a significant product changeover. GM’s brands continued to progress and expand their presence in China in a weak quarter: Cadillac recorded strong retail sales, with 66,523… Continue reading GM Delivers 753,926 Vehicles in China in the Second Quarter

GROUPE RENAULT, ITS GROUP WORKS COUNCIL AND INDUSTRIALL GLOBAL UNION SIGN A GLOBAL AGREEMENT ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE

Boulogne-Billancourt, July 9th, 2019 – Aware of the evolution of the world of work, from an economic, technological and social point of view, Groupe Renault today signed a new global agreement “Building the world of work together within Groupe Renault”. Mr. Thierry Bolloré, Chief Executive Officer of Renault, Mr. Valter Sanches, Secretary General of IndustriALL… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT, ITS GROUP WORKS COUNCIL AND INDUSTRIALL GLOBAL UNION SIGN A GLOBAL AGREEMENT ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE

LADA increased sales in HY1 2019

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03.07.19
LADA increased sales in HY1 2019

In HY1 2019, 174 186 LADA passenger cars and light commercial vehicles were sold on the Russian market that exceeds last year`s figures by 2.5%. In June 2019, 30 786 LADA cars were sold.
According to company`s assessment, LADA market share in the segment of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for 6 months of 2019 makes 21%.
The most popular LADA car in terms of sales from January to June, 2019 became LADA Granta –63 982 cars of this family were bought that is by 40.1% more vs year ago. Moreover, in June, 2019, 11 609 LADA Granta cars were sold that makes a 26.4% growth compared to June, 2018.
LADA Vesta took the second position in the rating. In 6 months, sales amounted to 55 784 cars that is by 12.4% more vs year ago.
Station wagons of the LADA Largus family, which were sold in the amount of 20 662 for 6 months, are on the third position in terms of popularity among LADA cars. June was the most successful month in terms of this model sales, 4 381 passenger station wagons were sold (+13.9% by June 2018).
Executive Vice President for sales and marketing of JSC “AVTOVAZ” Jan Ptacek said: “In the first half of the year, despite the stagnation and even a slight decline in the market, LADA showed sales growth and market share increase. This result demonstrates the success of the strategy of LADA model range development and dealer network renewal, as well as the effectiveness of our special offers aimed at helping customers to purchase a new car. State programs “First car” and “Family car” have also proved their high efficiency, and we hope that their prolongation will help to continue to support the purchasing activity”.
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