Herbert dies Both the VW boss and his opponent had prepared well. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Tina Velo had raised the bar before the conversation – very high. “I would like the wrong green image in the discussion with Mr. Diess unmasked, “said the climate activist on Monday morning with a view to the e-initiative of… Continue reading Activist Velo Vs. VW boss Diess: “Your greenwashing makes me angry” – but Herbert Diess stays cool
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Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race
PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Time is running out for European carmakers, which have waited until the last minute to try to meet ambitious EU emissions targets and face billions in fines if they fail to comply. FILE PHOTO: A model of an electric Mini car is pictured at the booth of Siemens at the Hanover trade… Continue reading Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race
Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times
At the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, Lamborghini plans to unveil a V12 hybrid supercar called the Sian. The Bologna, Italy-based brand will make 63 of them, all already spoken for. Though unconfirmed, early reports set the price of the car around $3 million — an astronomical though increasingly common amount. “The Reventon prompted the… Continue reading Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times
Ferrari 812 GTS: the V12 spider returns
800 cv makes it the most powerful production convertible on the market Maranello, 9 September 2019 – Exactly 50 years on from the debut of the last spider in the Ferrari range to sport a front-mounted V12, the 812 GTS hails a triumphant return for a model type that has played a pivotal role in… Continue reading Ferrari 812 GTS: the V12 spider returns
As UAW contract deadline nears, GM sends letter to plants
General Motors Co. sent a letter to its plants Friday, telling workers the company was moving the contract bargaining process along with the United Auto Workers as quickly as it can, while stressing it needed to “close the competitive gap” to stay successful. The UAW is negotiating first with GM, which was chosen as the target company in… Continue reading As UAW contract deadline nears, GM sends letter to plants
Dealers should prepare ahead of SM&CR introduction
MotoNovo Finance is encouraging all senior leaders within dealerships to access whether they are ready for the introduction of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). SM&CR aims to increase the personal accountability of everyone working in financial services but particularly those in senior roles, including motor dealers offering finance. All dealers offering finance must… Continue reading Dealers should prepare ahead of SM&CR introduction
Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term
Brussels, 5 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) launched its manifesto for the future of the EU auto industry during the ‘Leading the Mobility Transformation’ Summit in Brussels yesterday. The 2019-2024 ACEA Manifesto puts forward the key pillars to foster collaboration with policy makers. It comes right at the start of a… Continue reading Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term
Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO
Brussels, 4 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the… Continue reading Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO
Automakers to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to avoid deaths of children in hot cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Major automakers said on Wednesday they have agreed to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to remind motorists of passengers in the back seat, by model year 2025, in an effort to avoid deaths of young children left behind in hot cars. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Toyota is pictured at… Continue reading Automakers to equip nearly all U.S. vehicles with systems to avoid deaths of children in hot cars