RUEIL MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: The Executive Committee is evolving to further deploy the Push to Pass Strategic Plan, Opel / Vauxhall PACE! plan, and accelerate the development of the Group (Paris:UG). Yannick Bézard is appointed Executive Vice President of the Eurasia Region. Yannick Bézard joined Groupe PSA in 1985. After holding various positions in… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Evolution within the Executive Committee
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New engine family at Audi Hungaria
Series production of the first three-cylinder engine starts today at Audi Hungaria. The 1.0-liter gasoline engine delivering 63 and 85 kW (86 and 116 hp) is efficient and powerful. read on
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about flying taxis and why his kids won’t own cars
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, left, on “Office Hours,” the podcast hosted by Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff. (Office Hours Photo) Riding in the back of an Uber is sometimes the best way to hear an opinion on just about anything, from music to politics to restaurants and more. Turns out the best way to get the… Continue reading Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about flying taxis and why his kids won’t own cars
Elon Musk says Tesla will be ‘thoroughly reorganised’
Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk has told staff the firm is undergoing a “thorough reorganisation” after two of its cars were involved in crashes last week. The tech billionaire’s email to employees also comes amid production problems and senior staff departures, with shares falling 2.1% to $297 on Monday. Mr Musk said the restructuring plans… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla will be ‘thoroughly reorganised’
Smart presses
*/ ]]> —— The “Presswerk 4.0” is not too far away. Individual elements already prove themselves in daily operation. —— Dr. Niels Koch has a vision. A press shop, in whose production there is no reworking. In which the absolutely conceivable minimum amount of cut waste arises. In which each piece of sheet metal is… Continue reading Smart presses
AramisAuto shifts into top gear
AramisAuto is accelerating internationally. The specialist in online sales of used cars has just bought Cardoen, one of the leading independent car distribution in Belgium: a company that, with 160 million euros of turnover and 160 employees (of which more than 100 are integrated and the others in its 13 points of sale franchisees), will… Continue reading AramisAuto shifts into top gear
The new Sprinter generation handles even the most extreme conditions.
Mirko Bänisch from Development at Mercedes-Benz Vans is responsible for the testing and approval of the Sprinter. Working with his team, he puts the new features to the test under extreme conditions. In Andalusia and Sweden, the Sprinter was exposed to extreme temperatures from -30° to +50° Celcius. But that is not enough: An array… Continue reading The new Sprinter generation handles even the most extreme conditions.
China’s FAW to invest $260m in EV startup Byton’s Series B round
May 15, 2018 Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW Group has agreed to invest around $260 million in China-backed electric car start-up Byton as part of an ongoing series-B funding round, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The deal was signed over the weekend in Nanjing where Byton is building its headquarters and production… Continue reading China’s FAW to invest $260m in EV startup Byton’s Series B round
700bhp Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: new pictures of Volante drop-top
The upcoming Aston Martin DBS Superleggera will spawn a convertible version that looks set to become the brand’s fastest drop-top yet. Following the confirmed launch of the coupé in June, the DBS Superleggera Volante, which has just been spotted testing for the first time, will arrive to create a pair of high-performance successors to the current Vanquish and Vanquish Volante. Power will come from… Continue reading 700bhp Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: new pictures of Volante drop-top
Ford Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
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 Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales