Ford really wants to succeed in India: Here's why

Pankaj Radhe, Special to the Free Press Published 6:00 a.m. ET April 6, 2018 | Updated 9:55 a.m. ET April 6, 2018 From left to right: Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president and president of Global Markets, Peter Fleet, Group vice president & president, Ford Asia Pacific with Rajan Wadhera, president, automotive sector and Pawan… Continue reading Ford really wants to succeed in India: Here's why

BMW trade: owner change in the dealership Kaufmann

The Mulfinger Group has been operating the BMW business in Giengen / Brenz since April 1. © Photo: Armin Weigel / dpa / picture alliance The Mulfinger Group takes over the BMW location in Giengen from Paul Kaufmann, who retires after about three decades in the motor vehicle business. The Mulfinger Group is growing in… Continue reading BMW trade: owner change in the dealership Kaufmann

Hyundai IONIQ Electric Charges Twice As Quick From 175 kW Charger

14 M BY MARK KANE 2 Fastned recently opened its first few 175 kW fast chargers in the Netherlands and performed an interesting comparative test on the Hyundai IONIQ Electric. As it turns out, the IONIQ Electric can be charged twice as quickly (to 80%) from the higher power chargers than from an ordinary 50 kW unit.… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ Electric Charges Twice As Quick From 175 kW Charger

BMW, Daimler, Toyota: Speech by China’s head of state Xi inspires the auto industry

Lexus production The Toyota luxury brand would benefit particularly strongly from the market opening. (Photo: AP) Automakers like BMW. Daimler and Toyota are likely to over the Message from the Chinese President Xi Jinping pleased: This announced in his speech on Tuesday to lower import tariffs on cars later this year. In doing so, the… Continue reading BMW, Daimler, Toyota: Speech by China’s head of state Xi inspires the auto industry

Yet to turn a profit, Ford won't give up on India

Pankaj Radhe, Special to the Detroit Free Press Published 12:41 p.m. ET April 8, 2018 CLOSE Ford is going to import the EcoSport from India. It will be the brand’s smallest SUV vehicle and DJ Khaled was on hand to unveil the vehicle in advance of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY… Continue reading Yet to turn a profit, Ford won't give up on India

Twizy being tested by Korea Post for delivery

Thursday 05 April 2018 by Raphaelle GOMEZ – Innovation Raphaelle GOMEZ Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest On February 20 in Seoul, Korea, Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) participated in the MOU and launching ceremony for Post Office’s eco-friendly delivery car pilot project between the Korea Post, the Ministry of… Continue reading Twizy being tested by Korea Post for delivery

Nissan reports Europe sales for March 2018

    Nissan reports Europe sales for March 2018     2018 2017 March sales (vehicles) 95,587 107,592 March Market share 4.3% 3.9%   ROLLE, Switzerland (April 9, 2018) – Nissan sold 95,587 vehicles (Nissan and Datsun) in Europe in March, representing a market share of 4.3%.    March highlights: March sales in the U.K. totalled… Continue reading Nissan reports Europe sales for March 2018

Nissan to show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018

New model to be displayed alongside Nissan LEAF and IMx KURO, highlighting commitment to electrification BEIJING (April 9, 2018) – Nissan will show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018, as part of a lineup that offers an exciting glimpse of the future and shows the company’s strength and depth in the highly competitive and… Continue reading Nissan to show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018

2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?

2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo As Tesla has shown, not all fast charging is created equal. Now owners of the new 2018 Nissan Leaf are complaining that that the car’s “fast” charging is not always as fast as advertised. Owners have found… Continue reading 2018 Nissan Leaf electric car: Is there a fast-charging problem?

DS 4 and Citroën C4 owners can take part in the SCOOP project

• The SCOOP project is part of the rollout of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) systems to facilitate communication between vehicles and their environment• As part of the experiment,  DS 4 and Citroën C4 vehicles can communicate to exchange information aimed at improving road safety Groupe PSA is offering its customers the chance to test V2X functions on several roads… Continue reading DS 4 and Citroën C4 owners can take part in the SCOOP project