Hyundai Tucson to receive 48V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

The facelifted Hyundai Tucson will get a new diesel-electric 48V mild hybrid powertrain when sales begin in July. Kia recently announced that the system would feature on the facelifted Sportage and now parent company Hyundai is following suit with the Tucson, which occupies the same market as the Sportage. Power comes from a 183bhp 2.0-litre CRDi diesel… Continue reading Hyundai Tucson to receive 48V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Market Report 2017-2027 – Visiongain Report

LONDON, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Forecasts by Fuel Type (Gaseous, Electric, Others), by Vehicle Type (Two-Wheelers, Passenger Cars (Battery Electric, Hybrid Electric, Gaseous & Other), Commercial Vehicles (Battery Electric, Hybrid Electric, Gaseous & Other) plus Analysis of Top Companies Developing BEV, HEV, LNG, CNG, LPG, Biofuel, Bio-Diesel & Fuel Cell Technologies The increasing demand… Continue reading Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Market Report 2017-2027 – Visiongain Report

Tesla’s Musk laments Singapore electric vehicle stance

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Elon Musk, chief executive of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla Inc, defended his view that Singapore was not supportive of EV ownership after a commentary in the city-state’s biggest newspaper criticized the billionaire’s social media post. Elon Musk speaks at a Boring Company community meeting in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California,… Continue reading Tesla’s Musk laments Singapore electric vehicle stance

Hyundai Motor says reviews investing in contract manufacturing

SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) on Monday conducted due diligence on a contract car manufacturing plant site for possible investment, as the South Korean firm seeks ways to cut costs and conserve capital to develop new technologies such as electric vehicles. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motor is seen at its dealership in… Continue reading Hyundai Motor says reviews investing in contract manufacturing

Foreign companies struggle in cash-strapped Turkmenistan

ALMATY/ANKARA (Reuters) – Some foreign companies in Turkmenistan are struggling to make sales and collect payments as economic pressures mount in large part because of a sharp drop in the Central Asian nation’s crucial gas exports. FILE PHOTO: People stay in front of the terminal of the newly built airport with a portrait of Turkmen… Continue reading Foreign companies struggle in cash-strapped Turkmenistan

Kia recalls 106,000 Sedona minivans for sliding-door problem

2015 Kia Sedona SX Limited. (Photo: Kia) WASHINGTON — Kia is recalling 106,428 model year 2015-2018 Sedona minivans because their sliding doors may not automatically reverse if they close on a limb, according to documents filed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kia reported receiving 21 complaints, 14 of which alleged an injury. Owners will… Continue reading Kia recalls 106,000 Sedona minivans for sliding-door problem

Soccer-South Korea squad for World Cup

SEOUL, June 2 (Reuters) – South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong selected the following 23-man squad for the World Cup finals on Saturday. Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Vissel Kobe), Kim Jin-hyeon (Cerezo Osaka), Cho Hyun-woo (Daegu FC) Defenders: Kim young-gwon (Guangzhou Evergrande), Jang Hyun-soo (FC Tokyo), Jung Seung-hyun (Sagan Tosu), Yun Yong-sun (Seongnam FC), Oh Ban-suk (Jeju… Continue reading Soccer-South Korea squad for World Cup

TABLE- Top 20 vehicles sold in US in May

June 1 (Reuters) – The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States in May as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units: RANK VEHICLE May-2018 May-2017 PCT CHNG 1 Ford F-Series P/U 84,639 76,027 +11.3 2 Ram P/U 46,781 44,850 +4.3 3 Nissan Rogue 38,413 32,533 +18.1 4 Toyota RAV4… Continue reading TABLE- Top 20 vehicles sold in US in May

Kia Motors America Announces May Sales

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Kia Motors America today announced May sales of 59,462 vehicles, representing a 1.6 percent increase over the same period last year and the brand’s highest monthly sales total in 2018.  May sales were led by the Forte and Sorento, with 11,261 and 10,370 units sold, respectively. In addition,… Continue reading Kia Motors America Announces May Sales

Total Unconvinced by Hydrogen Cars as France Unveils Subsidies

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE France’s biggest energy company expressed skepticism about the economics of hydrogen-powered vehicles as the government unveiled subsidies to promote the gas as way of cutting fossil-fuel consumption and fighting climate change. “We find it difficult to be convinced it has a future in 10 years time,” Total SA Chief… Continue reading Total Unconvinced by Hydrogen Cars as France Unveils Subsidies