Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report

Nissan and Renault are in talks about merging to create one new company, according to reports by business news agency Bloomberg. The Japanese and French car makers have been in an alliance since 1999, with Mitsubishi joining in 2016, helping the trio to overtake the Volkswagen Group as the largest car company in the world. But… Continue reading Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report

Jaguar and Google’s Waymo agree £1.2bn driverless car partnership

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will supply up to 20,000 vehicles to driverless car outfit Waymo, the sub-brand of Google’s parent firm Alphabet, in a deal believed to be worth around £1.2bn. See related  Under the partnership, JLR will provide Waymo with its first electric car, the forthcoming I-Pace SUV, in a move… Continue reading Jaguar and Google’s Waymo agree £1.2bn driverless car partnership

Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The refreshed 2019 Kia Optima debuted at the New York International Auto Show today.  Kia’s best-selling midsize sedan was unveiled with new design cues inside and out, expanded ADAS technology, a new UVO infotainment strategy and available European-inspired red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats.  Additional available enhancements… Continue reading Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show

Enders Group: New BMW dealership in Rüsselsheim

The car dealership Karl + Co now has a location in Rüsselsheim. © Photo: Enders Group In the commercial area of ​​the “Opel-Stadt” the car dealership Karl + Co concentrates now on used cars and services. The Enders Group strengthens its business with BMW used cars and workshop services. The associated dealership Karl + Co… Continue reading Enders Group: New BMW dealership in Rüsselsheim

US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW

BMW is suspected, like Volkswagen had manipulated the emission control of vehicles. In the US, customers have now teamed up to sue the group. BMW world in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 09:49 clock As the sixth automaker threatens now synonymous BMW a US lawsuit for a possible exhaust gas fraud in diesel cars. US customers accuse… Continue reading US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW

More than just scratches in the paint

After VW and Daimler is now BMW in the US because of the exhaust gas scandal in court. If the plaintiffs get law, that could cost the Munich Dax Group hundreds of millions – and the good image. BMW headquarters in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 20:57 clock Little time? At the end of the text there… Continue reading More than just scratches in the paint

Jaguar I-Pace: Waymo drives 20,000 electriccats autonomously

Waymos Jaguar I-Pace (Picture: Jaguar) Waymo, a subsidiary of the Google parent company Alphabet, wants to carry out its autonomous driving services in future with electric cars and has selected the Jaguar I-Pace. Up to 20,000 pieces are to be used for the driving service. Waymo and Jaguar have introduced new, autonomous and all-electric vehicles.… Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace: Waymo drives 20,000 electriccats autonomously

According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud

All articles and backgrounds 03/28/2018 According to VW and Daimler US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud BMW BMW X5: Vehicles of this type are suspected in the US to have been sold under false environmental promises BMW is now facing legal problems in the United States on suspicion of fraud in exhaust… Continue reading According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud

UPDATE 3-Waymo steps toward a more diverse robo-taxi fleet with Jaguar deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Waymo will include up to 20,000 Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles in its upcoming autonomous fleet as part of a long-term partnership between Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit and Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc, the two companies said on Tuesday. A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Waymo steps toward a more diverse robo-taxi fleet with Jaguar deal

UPDATE 2-Waymo to use Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles in robotaxi program

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Waymo will include up to 20,000 Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles in its upcoming autonomous fleet as part of a long-term partnership between Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit and Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc , the two companies said on Tuesday. A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Waymo to use Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles in robotaxi program