Posted 2/14/2018 2:16:25 PM Must be approved tomorrow SANTANDER, 14 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The unions UGT and BUB in Bridgestone have called off the strike for a week (13 to 19 February) that yesterday paralyzed the production of the San Miguel Bridge factory (Cantabria) after reaching a pre-agreement last night with the company that… Continue reading The strike at Bridgestone after a pre-agreement that reflects a salary increase of the real CPI
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Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos announced today it has brought German firm MBtech on board for work on its planned “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender. MBtech, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, will become Ineos Automotive’s engineering partner on Projekt Grenadier – the development of an “uncompromising 4×4” – and oversee all developments of the new vehicle.… Continue reading Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service
Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is to spearhead the development of an automated, 3D printed repair service for cars with the Australian, not-for-profit Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and industrial automation firm Tradiebot Industries. Funded by a sum of $1,264,695 AUD (approx. $994 thousand USD), project ‘Repair Bot’ will run through 2019. The goal,… Continue reading Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service
Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
Despite its production plan for the all-electric SUV FF91 falling apart over the last year, Faraday Future claims that it can still bring the vehicle into production by the end of the year. The company appears so confident that it now even teases future vehicles this week. Home Solar Power FF announced plans to build… Continue reading Faraday Future teases new electric vehicles after FF91 program has been stalling
Authority suspects illegal defeat device in the Mercedes Vito
Wednesday, 02/14/2018 6:00 pm The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is alerted by the diesel emission values of the Vito transporter. The authority is examining to appoint representatives of the automaker Daimler for a hearing, confirmed a KBA spokesman for a report of the “Business Week”. Reason is the suspicion of an illegal defeat device… Continue reading Authority suspects illegal defeat device in the Mercedes
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DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
The reform of the mining code voted by the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirms a 2% to 10% increase in royalties on strategic minerals and a tax of 50% on the “super-profits” of the mining companies, when the the extracted material climbs 25% above the price envisaged in the bank feasibility study.… Continue reading DR Congo risks boosting the electric car
Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Sales Up, Remains Europe’s No. 1 Commercial Vehicle Brand
New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Two striking Pininfarina car designs are set to make production in Vietnam after a unique voting process that featured almost 62,000 people. The designs, an SUV and saloon, share similar looks and were chosen over 20 other examples from rival design houses. They’re due to become primary models from a new Vietnamese car brand called Vinfast. Italian design… Continue reading New Pininfarina SUV and saloon designs to become first Vietnamese cars
Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline
Faraday Future, Twitter To say Faraday Future has had a rough time would be an understatement between its financial crisis, executive exodus and CEO troubles. However, things might be looking up for the electric car maker. A Business Insider source has claimed that an unnamed Hong Kong backer has promised a $1.5 billion investment, $550… Continue reading Faraday Future may have received a $1.5 billion lifeline
Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros
Almost 70% of Spaniards believe that the manufacture of electric vehicles does not stand out because it does not interest large corporations and oil companies. Electric and hybrid vehicles are a rising trend worldwide. The truth is that pollution levels, greater environmental awareness and the need for renewal of the vehicle fleet – which exceeds… Continue reading Two out of every three Spaniards would buy an electric car if it cost less than 15,000 euros