Nissan announces first sustainability plan with key targets for FY2022

Nissan Sustainability 2022 will strengthen environmental, social and governance initiatives as part of midterm strategy YOKOHAMA, Japan (June 7, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today launched Nissan Sustainability 2022, a plan to reduce the company’s environmental impact, strengthen diversity and inclusion, and enhance governance, in line with the company’s midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E. to… Continue reading Nissan announces first sustainability plan with key targets for FY2022

In the future all e-initiatives of a division under one roof: Daimler counters Tesla with its own heavy electric truck

All articles and backgrounds 07/06/2018 All e-initiatives of a division under one roof in the future Daimler counters Tesla with its own electric heavy-duty truck REUTERS Daimler wants to significantly expand its range of electrically operated transporters to heavy trucks Daimler is competing with Tesla and other manufacturers for a heavy, electric-powered truck. The “eCascadia”… Continue reading In the future all e-initiatives of a division under one roof: Daimler counters Tesla with its own heavy electric truck

Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions

Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced new financial and operational ambitions that will position the company as a leading player in the global automotive business by the middle of the next decade.   On the operational side, it expects to generate half of all sales annually… Continue reading Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions

Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW

He was on leave because of the controversial emissions test with monkeys. Now the VW chief lobbyist Thomas Steg resumes his work. VW lobbyist Thomas Steg Wednesday, 06.06.2018 15:59 clock With immediate effect, the VolkswagenGroup back its after disputed exhaust emissions tests with monkeys chief lobbyist Thomas Steg back. Steg resumes his role as head… Continue reading Chief lobbyist Steg returns to VW

Daimler Trucks establishes Automated Truck Research & Development Center in the U.S.

Stuttgart / Portland (Oregon) – Daimler Trucks & Buses is strengthening its market-leading efforts for automated trucks and buses with its new Automated Truck Research & Development Center in Portland (Oregon, U.S.). This innovation facility is already working in close cooperation with existing development functions for automated driving in Stuttgart and India. “Automated driving offers… Continue reading Daimler Trucks establishes Automated Truck Research & Development Center in the U.S.

Daimler Trucks confirms significant increase in unit sales and EBIT for 2018 and bolsters its position as a technology leader

Industry leader posts record incoming orders in first quarter 2018 Efficiency programs lead to € 1.4 billion improvement in results by 2019 Investments of more than € 2.5 billion in research and development in 2018 and 2019, more than € 500 million of which set for electrification, connectivity and automation Launched global E-Mobility Group (EMG)… Continue reading Daimler Trucks confirms significant increase in unit sales and EBIT for 2018 and bolsters its position as a technology leader

Honda Urban EV Concept named ‘Best Concept Car’ by global judging panel

Electric concept car wins global award for outstanding automotive design International judging panel comprised of 12 journalists from renowned publications Honda R&D team recognised for making a significant contribution to the evolution of car design with Urban EV Concept Urban EV Concept will be first production model in Honda’s ‘Electric Vision’ strategy Order books for… Continue reading Honda Urban EV Concept named ‘Best Concept Car’ by global judging panel

Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded

News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded The comprehensive special investigation conducted by Volkswagen Group Audit concludes there was no non-compliant conduct nor were any infringements of relevance to labor law committed by Volkswagen   …more