Category: OEMs

Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up

Transit Custom Sport series van features new 185 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, FordPass Connect modem and sophisticated technologies to enhance protection, driving and parking Transit Connect Sport on sale now with upgraded 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel and six‑speed manual transmission. Transit Courier Sport also available Demand for distinctive Ford Sport vans continues to grow,… Continue reading Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up

Leon CUPRA R ST brings new levels of uniqueness, sophistication and performance

CUPRA stamps its DNA onto the Leon. The new brand brings performance to another dimension with the Leon CUPRA R ST, a special edition for those who need an extra boost and think that details matter. The Leon CUPRA R ST brings uniqueness, sophistication and performance to the market, mixing the qualities expected of a… Continue reading Leon CUPRA R ST brings new levels of uniqueness, sophistication and performance

SEAT kicks off its e-mobility offensive in Geneva

The carmaker shows its global vision of electric mobility, from an urban two-seater to a high-performance CUV World premiere of the el-Born, SEAT’s first 100% EV built on the MEB platform, and the CUPRA Formentor, a high-performance plug-in hybrid CUV with CUPRA DNA Also making its debut is the city ally Minimó, which is set… Continue reading SEAT kicks off its e-mobility offensive in Geneva

Volkswagen brand steps up pace of transformation

2019 is key year: electric offensive set for launch, significant efficiency increases planned Earnings improvement program to make sustained €5.9 billion contribution from 2023 Investment from 2019 to 2023 rises to €19 billion €4.6 billion investment to implement digitalization roadmap for administration Outlook 2019: growth in sales revenue of up to 5 percent – corridor of… Continue reading Volkswagen brand steps up pace of transformation

VW delivers fewer vehicles but gains market shares

In February, the Volkswagen brand delivered 398,100 vehicles throughout the world, 2.2 percent fewer than in February 2018. In an overall market which shrank even more strongly, Volkswagen was able to gain market shares throughout the world. The brand delivered more cars in Germany (+3.4 percent), Europe (+1.8 percent) and South America (+45.6 percent). Falls… Continue reading VW delivers fewer vehicles but gains market shares

Hyundai Mobis Accelerates Global Open Collaboration with Strategic Investment

SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) is accelerating for a full-scale collaboration with promising high-tech companies to become a global technology leader by reinforcing its competence in core technologies for future automotive vehicles. Hyundai Mobis announced on March 13 to push ahead equity investment to build a strategic partnership with China’s Deep Glint, which has… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Accelerates Global Open Collaboration with Strategic Investment

Bentley production would be hit by hard Brexit, VW CEO says – Automotive News Europe

Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said a no-deal Brexit might mean the automaker’s UK-based Bentley brand would need to plan new investments in other countries. Asked in an interview with German broadcaster n-tv whether VW would relocate Bentley production if there was a hard Brexit, Diess said that would not be possible on a larger… Continue reading Bentley production would be hit by hard Brexit, VW CEO says – Automotive News Europe

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News

Media playback is unsupported on your device The boss of Aston Martin Lagonda has delivered a passionate defence of the company’s strategy amid signs some city investors are losing faith. Andy Palmer said the company will prove the sceptics wrong, as he stressed the luxury carmaker’s long-term plans and importance to UK manufacturing. Aston Martin’s… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News

Porsche lays the foundations for continued growth in Leipzig

The comprehensive expansion project was launched this Tuesday in the presence of the Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, the Lord Mayor of Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG, and Gerd Rupp, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche Leipzig GmbH. As part of… Continue reading Porsche lays the foundations for continued growth in Leipzig