Munich. With the acquisition of Sixt SE’s stake in DriveNow, the BMW Group continues its systematic development as a customer-centric mobility company. Today’s signing is subject to approval by antitrust authorities. With this move, the world’s leading provider of premium mobility is offering customers efficient, sustainable mobility solutions from a single source. The rapidly growing… Continue reading DriveNow becomes wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Group
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Opel Continues Export Offensive
Opel Continues Export Offensive 2018-01-29 New importers for Morocco and Tunisia announced Sales growth outside Europe at the core of PACE! plan Rüsselsheim. Opel is systematically continuing its export offensive. The company has successfully signed agreements with renowned sales partners for the fast-growing Moroccan market as well as Tunisia. The new setup will strengthen Opel’s… Continue reading Opel Continues Export Offensive
DriveNow will be owned by BMW alone
BMW buys the partner Sixt their shares in the joint car sharing provider DriveNow from. The move could pave the way for a possible merger of BMW and Daimler car sharing services. Getty Images DriveNow Mini Monday, 29.01.2018 14:41 clock The car-sharing service DriveNow should in the future belong to BMW alone. The car rental… Continue reading DriveNow will be owned by BMW alone
Further software optimizations for diesel vehicles
In recent months, extensive analyses have been carried out for all Porsche diesel vehicles of emission class EU6. These are related to the retrofitting of diesel engines for vehicles of the Volkswagen Group announced in Berlin on 2 August 2017 as part of the so-called “diesel summit”. For the Macan 3.0-liter V6 diesel, Porsche has… Continue reading Further software optimizations for diesel vehicles
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month. Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Datsun has passed the milestone of 300,000 cars sold globally since the first Datsun car of the 21st century – the Datsun GO – was sold in India. “Datsun is celebrating a new milestone – 300,000 customers have chosen Datsun cars since the return of the brand in March 2014,” said Jose… Continue reading Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations
UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS* Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Il. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, On. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Jefferson North Assembly Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Saltillo Truck Assembly Saltillo (Mexico) Ram 1500 (Regular Cab and Crew Cab), Ram Mega Cab,… Continue reading FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations
Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer
Brian Schaaf to become CFO of Ford Credit Schaaf will lead Ford Credit financial planning, analysis, accounting and capital strategy Ford Credit CFO Marion Harris to become vice president of Ford Mobility Business Group DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2018 – Ford Motor Credit Company today named Brian Schaaf as chief financial officer and treasurer. Currently,… Continue reading Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer
McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage
10 MSO X cars inspired by the McLaren 570S GT4, created as bespoke project by McLaren Special Operations Designed and engineered with race car emulation as the primary focus, but still road-legal High downforce rear wing and bespoke, track-biased interior Unique exterior colour schemes, each echoing famous McLaren endurance racing liveries Commissioned by US McLaren… Continue reading McLaren Special Operations delivers MSO X: 10 unique 570S coupés inspired by McLaren 570S GT4 and endurance racing heritage