Nissan’s European design hub celebrates 15 years in London on January 25 2018 Doors opened at The Rotunda in 2003 after relocation from Germany A “thrilling… extraordinary” time for design staff working there Derelict building’s character helped inspire the all-new Nissan Qashqai PARIS, FRANCE (January 18, 2018) – Nissan Design Europe (NDE) first opened… Continue reading The history of Nissan Design Europe…and how London graffiti helped create the crossover segment
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Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription
CarPlay is only available for a monthly fee (Image: BMW) BMW demands for the Carplay supportthat customers buy a navigation system and complete a paid subscription to use Apple’s mobile interface. Carplay displays important information of selected iOS apps on the internal vehicle display. In addition, motorists can use Siri to call someone, listen to… Continue reading Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription
UPDATE 2-Peugeot CEO outlines ambitious plan to re-enter U.S., go electric
DETROIT (Reuters) – Peugeot SA (PEUP.PA) Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday the French automaker is using the know-how of former Opel engineers acquired from General Motors Co (GM.N) to develop vehicles to re-enter the U.S. market, and said Peugeot will offer electrification as an option on all its vehicles by 2025. Tavares used… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Peugeot CEO outlines ambitious plan to re-enter U.S., go electric
GM sees 2018 profits roughly equal to 2017 with slightly lower U.S. market
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra told analysts Tuesday GM expects to exceed its 2017 profitability in North America and China. (Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors) General Motors expects its 2018 profit to be in line with earnings from 2017, details of which it will report Feb. 6. But the automaker will not… Continue reading GM sees 2018 profits roughly equal to 2017 with slightly lower U.S. market
Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain is supplying engine technologies for all 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018 model year vehicles. Since the inception of the Wards 10 Best Engines competition 24 years ago, Federal-Mogul Powertrain has designed and manufactured leading technologies for many of the engines recognized each year as… Continue reading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018
Concern at Bosch in Aveyron – Daily Factories
Specialized in spark plugs, common rail injectors and diesel injector nozzles, the industrial site of Bosch in Onet-le-Château, in the agglomeration of Rodez (Aveyron), is caught in the storm. Diesel is out of order and orders are down. The frozen investment plan The German equipment manufacturer, which initially planned to modernize the two injectors production… Continue reading Concern at Bosch in Aveyron – Daily Factories
Flint plant to build new engine for Silverado pickup truck
CLOSE The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado revealed at Eastern Market in Detroit on Saturday Jan. 13, 2018. Buy Photo Alan Batey, President of General Motors North America and Chevrolet Brand Chief, talks about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado during the reveal at Eastern Market in Detroit on Saturday Jan. 13, 2018. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)Buy… Continue reading Flint plant to build new engine for Silverado pickup truck
News Release – Magna Debuts Active Air Dam on 2019 Ram Pickup
Industry-first high-volume active air dam Redirects airflow to reduce drag and improve fuel economy Smart actuators deploy the system automatically DETROIT, MI, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Magna showed its growing range of active aerodynamic systems at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with an active air dam launching on the 2019 Ram… Continue reading News Release – Magna Debuts Active Air Dam on 2019 Ram Pickup
UPDATE 1-Mazda vows to stay independent despite deeper ties with Toyota
DETROIT (Reuters) – Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) on Wednesday said that while it is deepening its development and production partnership with Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), the small automaker would remain a company independent from its much bigger rival. Mazda and Toyota last week said they will build a $1.6 billion joint assembly plant in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Mazda vows to stay independent despite deeper ties with Toyota
Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit · Integrated sensors, cameras, radar and LiDAR in headlamps and tail lamps · Live sensor fusion demo available through “ride and drive” experience · In-booth networking reception on Industry Preview Days… Continue reading Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit