The whole family. The faces of the French automotive industry were all there, Tuesday afternoon in Bercy, for the signing of the new strategic contract of the automotive industry, ratified by no less than three ministers – Bruno Mayor, Elisabeth Borne and Nicolas Hulot. Rarely, even Carlos Ghosn and Carlos Tavares, the bosses of PSA… Continue reading Electric car: the state promises 100,000 terminals in 2022
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Electric DS 3 Crossback to be revealed at 2018 Paris motor show
DS will reveal the electric DS3 Crossback compact SUV, a rival to the Audi Q2, at the Paris motor show this October ahead of its launch in 2019. Stéphane Le Guével, UK boss of the PSA Group, confirmed to Autocar last year the arrival of the B-segment SUV as the next model in DS’s brand offensive, which will include four SUVs. … Continue reading Electric DS 3 Crossback to be revealed at 2018 Paris motor show
Vesoul: PSA employees demonstrate with the public service
Alongside officials, NFB agents, Peugeot Vesoul employees and some of their comrades from the Sochaux factory who came to support them. “If the door is open in Vesoul, there may be fears elsewhere.There is nothing that justifies this increase in working time,” said a CGT elected Sochaux. Last week, the CGT denounced a project of… Continue reading Vesoul: PSA employees demonstrate with the public service
Brexit a threat to flow of goods in and out of Europe
After the Pride of York ferry sailed into the Belgian port of Zeebrugge from Hull in the UK earlier this month, dozens of cargo containers were offloaded and whisked away on lorries. The hundreds of passengers weren’t as lucky: they had to line up for border checks. Brexit risks putting UK freight in the slow… Continue reading Brexit a threat to flow of goods in and out of Europe
IS FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY THE NEW HOLY GRAIL?
Today, zero emissions mobility is synonymous with battery electric vehicles. But there are many situations where this solution is not adapted to our needs, for example, in long-distance driving where high autonomy and short recharging times are important factors. In the future, many different use cases will emerge adapted to personal mobility and business needs, the powertrain mix will evolve accordingly to meet these multiple scenarios. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell is… Continue reading IS FUEL-CELL TECHNOLOGY THE NEW HOLY GRAIL?
Number of part-time electricity grows: the plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers
All articles and backgrounds 05/21/2018 Number of part-time electricity grows The plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers Bentley / dpa tmn The car industry has long put pressure on diesel under the pressure of falling CO2 limits. But after the diesel dilemma, she seeks her salvation visibly in the plug-in hybrids. The supply of part-time… Continue reading Number of part-time electricity grows: the plug-in hybrids of luxury car manufacturers
Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
Performance Peugeot models will fall foul of the brand’s shift towards SUVs, says the brand’s UK boss. Peugeot UK MD David Peel has admitted the French firm will have less to appeal to petrol heads in the future as the manufacturer focusses on profitable SUV models. For a brand made famous by iconic hot hatches,… Continue reading Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
“The most beautiful combo we have ever had”
*/ ]]> Corsa with backpack? So the combo was actually called times when he came in 2001 in the third generation based on the small car on the market. Thus, the well-proportioned, stylish Opel Combo Life has nothing in common, last week (May 17) in the Opel Auditorium celebrated its internal premiere. “The new not… Continue reading “The most beautiful combo we have ever had”
Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?