‘A motocross bike, snowmobile and an ATV rolled up into a pickup truck’ – that’s how the head of Ford Performance describes the new Ranger Raptor. Revealed today in Thailand, where it will be built, the Raptor is a new high-performance version to sit at the top of Ford’s pick-up range. It’s been developed by… Continue reading New Ford Ranger Raptor pick-up unleashed
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VW plaintiffs consider the judge to be biased
At the district court of Braunschweig hardly ever a plaintiff has won against VW. In the process for around 15,000 diesel owners, the legal services provider MyRight has now filed a motion of bias against the judge. VW plant at the headquarters in Wolfsburg Wednesday, 07.02.2018 14:17 clock In the court cases around the Diesel… Continue reading VW plaintiffs consider the judge to be biased
Renault Flins and Peugeot-Citroën Poissy stopped by the snow
The Poissy factory, which manufactures the city cars Peugeot 208 and DS 3, is stopped because of the restrictions of circulation which concern the trucks and the coaches in Ile-de-France, explains a spokesman of PSA. carry many employees of the plant can no longer circulate. In the same way the heavy goods vehicles that deliver… Continue reading Renault Flins and Peugeot-Citroën Poissy stopped by the snow
(LEAD) Kia unveils new compact SUV in India
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) NEW DELHI, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker by sales, rolled out a new compact SUV concept in India on Wednesday, heralding its full-fledged foray into the local market. The compact SP SUV concept was showcased at the 14th Auto Expo 2018, India’s largest motor show… Continue reading (LEAD) Kia unveils new compact SUV in India
New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
After revealing its second Ultimate Series model late last year, McLaren has now released performance stats for its sold-out Senna hypercar. The track-focused, 789bhp model is capable of 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and hits a top speed of 211mph. Thanks to its sub 1.2-tonne kerbweight and 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, the Senna sprints from 0-124mph in 6.8 seconds and… Continue reading New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new vans
Daimler modernized a bestseller: 2.5 billion euros, the Group wants to spend on a new version of the Sprinter. From 2019, the van should also roll over the roads with an electric motor. Tuesday, 06.02.2018 19:38 clock The vehicle manufacturer wants to invest 2.5 billion euros Daimler to boost its van sales. The money will… Continue reading Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new vans
Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim
With an eye toward a greater role in the future of mobility services, the big Indiana used-car auction company KAR announced Wednesday it acquired Stratim, a software startup that organizes maintenance and repairs for car-sharing fleets. Carmel, IN-based KAR (NYSE: KAR) says Stratim not only augments its core auction business, but also bolsters its advances… Continue reading Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim
Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR
On the heels of its rebrand in November, mobility service STRATIM has sold itself to KAR Auction Services, a car remarketing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. STRATIM, formerly known as on-demand valet and car services startup ZIRX, powers fleet management for more than 50 companies, including BMW (DriveNow), General Motors (Maven), Ford… Continue reading Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR
Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
A 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is shown during a media preview at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) The term generic might imply a reasonable, cost-effective choice at the grocery store, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says it’s no way to think about cars.… Continue reading Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
Nio advertises in Germany
The Chinese startup Nio is looking for specialists in Germany. Nio wants to build autonomous electric cars, like many other startups too, and holds the speed record for autonomous driving. For the development one needs money and especially professionalsthat you obviously look for in Germany. So you have already made an offer to BMW employees,… Continue reading Nio advertises in Germany