Honda Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles set an all-time monthly sales record in May, with sales of 26,192 certified pre-owned vehicles, topping the previous sales high of 25,139 vehicles in August 2013. The Honda Certified Pre-Owned program was recently named one of Autotrader’s “10-Best Non-luxury CPO Programs for 2018” based on multiple factors including powertrain warranty… Continue reading Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Set All-Time Monthly Sales Record
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Opening of the new Shanghai Research & Development Center as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China.
Shanghai/Munich. Today opened the newly BMW Group Shanghai R&D Centre as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China. The event showcased BMW’s latest developments in the areas of innovation, digital services, autonomous driving and automotive design. Following the opening of the Beijing R&D Centre and the laying of the foundation stone for phase II of the… Continue reading Opening of the new Shanghai Research & Development Center as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China.
New Workers in Town: Ford Launches Beekeeping Program Adding Six Honeybee Hives at World Headquarters
Unique Ford sustainability initiative supports honeybee populations, local ecosystem, gardening and farming communities Ford design competition yields innovative hive shells to showcase bees in their new homes near Ford’s new walking pathway – part of its ongoing Dearborn campus transformation Program launches in tandem with Pollinator Week and will contribute data to track honeybee health… Continue reading New Workers in Town: Ford Launches Beekeeping Program Adding Six Honeybee Hives at World Headquarters
How GM trains human drivers to monitor its autonomous cars
Cruise Automation, a self-driving unit of General Motors, is revealing new details about its training program for its human test drivers. Drivers undergo a month-long training session as well as in-car audits, incident response drills, and exams. Moreover, testers who sit in the driver’s seat are instructed to keep their hands on the steering wheel… Continue reading How GM trains human drivers to monitor its autonomous cars
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to invest about 50 million euros in expansion of the Development and Test Center
Wörth am Rhein – Almost precisely ten years after the ceremonial opening of the Development and Testing Center (EVZ) in Wörth am Rhein, Mercedes‑Benz Trucks will invest about another 50 million euros in the center of competence for the development work on commercial vehicles. With the symbolic ground-breaking for the expansion of the local development… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks to invest about 50 million euros in expansion of the Development and Test Center
Who is it after Stadler?
2006 The VW board decides to conquer the American market with the “Clean Diesel”. Autumn 2006 Engineers are pushing their limits when trying to tune the two-liter engine to meet stringent US emissions regulations. The colleagues from the software department should help. An internal dispute ensues because it is clear to all involved that it… Continue reading Who is it after Stadler?
Ford of Europe May Sales Highest in 9 Years on Strength of Ford SUVs, Commercial Vehicles
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 of Europe May Sales Highest in 9 Years on Strength of Ford SUVs, Commercial Vehicles
PSA seals agreement on exceeding 35 hours in Vesoul
Goal achieved. After several weeks of negotiations PSA signed an agreement Thursday evening at its plant in Vesoul (Haute-Saône), which increases the working hours of employees to more than 35 hours per week, without full compensation. Signed by unions FO, CFTC and CFE-CGC representing nearly 80% of employees, this agreement will come into effect next… Continue reading PSA seals agreement on exceeding 35 hours in Vesoul
Ford Continues to Reposition Business in China May Sales Decline
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s… Continue reading Ford Continues to Reposition Business in China May Sales Decline
News Release – Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. One of the auto industry’s first 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases Achieves up to 10% CO2 savings compared to a two-wheel drive system Can be easily integrated into existing drivetrains SAILAUF, Germany, June 14, 2018 — Magna is on the fast track to vehicle electrification. With… Continue reading News Release – Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-Volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products