PRESS PROTON RECORDED A MARKET SHARE INCREASE OF 2.1% IN JANUARY 2018 Posted on Feb 09, 2018 Subang Jaya, 9 February 2018 – PROTON registered sales of 4,783 units in January 2018 with forecasted market share of 10.9%, an increase from the 8.8% market share in the previous month, despite registering lower sales from 4,802… Continue reading PROTON RECORDED A MARKET SHARE INCREASE OF 2.1% IN JANUARY 2018
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DENSO Taps Technical Expert Takuya Oikawa to Enhance Information and Communications Technology Business
KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced it has agreed to a technical adviser contract with Takuya Oikawa, a leading global developer of software products. The global automotive industry continues to shift dramatically, with greater concentration on electrification, automated driving and connected driving. Competition from other diverse industries… Continue reading DENSO Taps Technical Expert Takuya Oikawa to Enhance Information and Communications Technology Business
February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, …
February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, the new Imperial Regal, Imperial GL, Imperial GS and other eight models have sold over 10,000 vehicles, including Bo… Continue reading February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, …
Ford’s Facelifted Van Aimed at Baby Boomers Reliving Glory Days
Ford Motor Co. is looking to revive an aging workhorse with a facelift, technology injection and appeal to baby boomers looking to relive their “magic bus” days. The automaker pioneered the compact commercial van market in the U.S. when it brought the Transit Connect over from Europe about nine years ago. Ford still controls nearly… Continue reading Ford’s Facelifted Van Aimed at Baby Boomers Reliving Glory Days
Deloitte anticipates the disastrous impact of Brexit on cars
The so-called “hard Brexit” scenario will have disastrous consequences for the British car industry, according to a study by Deloitte. The radical version of Brexit will take the UK back ten years, at the height of the financial crisis. This is the conclusion drawn by the Deloitte study, published on February 8, 2018. In its… Continue reading Deloitte anticipates the disastrous impact of Brexit on cars
Continental Eyes Entry Into Battery Production
3 hours ago by Mark Kane Continental Continental is entering the electric vehicle battery business, most likely through a consortium in order to better share the start-up cost of €3 billion ($3.5 billion USD) for the first plant to be set up in Europe. AllCharge Technology from Continental Makes EVs Fit for Any Type of Charging… Continue reading Continental Eyes Entry Into Battery Production
China’s electric car startup Byton to raise up to $400m at $1.2b valuation: Report
February 8, 2018 China’s electric vehicle (EV) startup unicorn Byton is targeting to raise $300-400 million from a Chinese government investment institution at a valuation of $1.2 billion, according to a China Money Network report. The deal, which is said to be in an advanced phase of negotiation, would be the second financing received by… Continue reading China’s electric car startup Byton to raise up to $400m at $1.2b valuation: Report
German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
Workers attend a 24-hour strike by German industrial trade union IG Metall in Berlin, German. [Photo/Agencies] FRANKFURT – Car factories across Germany were at a standstill on Friday as industrial workers staged a third day of 24-hour strikes, focusing on plants owned by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi and BMW. The full-day walkouts were union IG Metall’s… Continue reading German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
McLaren Senna will makes its public debut on March 6, 2018 at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show Body design, rear wing and active aero front and rear are key to generating 800kg of downforce at 250km/h (155mph) Acceleration from 0-200kmh (124mph) in 6.8 seconds; 0-100km/h (62mph) in 2.8 seconds; maximum speed of 340km/h (211mph)… Continue reading New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh Launches its range of all-electric vehicles – e2oPlus, eVerito and eSupro in Uttar Pradesh e-Alfa Mini, Mahindra’s electric rickshaw for passenger movement, was launched in Uttar Pradesh, in September, 2017 Vehicles to be available in Lucknow, Agra and Kanpur Lucknow, February 5, 2018: Mahindra &… Continue reading Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh