With Plug&Charge, the car itself will become a kind of access card for the charging networks. Electrify America re-confirmed its intention to offer “Plug&Charge” technology in partnership with Hubject, to streamline the charging process through automation of authentication and billing. When the new system will be fully operational in 2020, drivers should be able to… Continue reading Electrify America To Make Plug&Charge Fully Operational In 2020
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Press Releases – Sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU, alerts auto industry
Brussels, 29 October 2019 – Sales of alternatively-powered vehicles are following a highly uneven pattern across EU member states, according to new findings from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Indeed, the consumer uptake of battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric passenger cars, as well as those fuelled by natural gas or hydrogen, differs… Continue reading Press Releases – Sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU, alerts auto industry
Ford Motor Company Issues Three Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 29, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America. Safety recall for select 2015-17 Ford Transit vehicles for driveshaft flexible coupling issue Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2015-17 Ford Transit vehicles. In affected vehicles, the driveshaft flexible coupling may crack with increasing… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Three Safety Recalls in North America
The new ŠKODA OCTAVIA: the brand’s icon makes great strides in terms of technology and design
ŠKODA AUTO CEO, Bernhard Maier, said, “For ŠKODA, the OCTAVIA is of immense importance. That’s why we’ve totally renewed this car. The outcome is the best OCTAVIA of all time: it is even more spacious, more practical and safer than ever. Just in time for its 60th anniversary, we are taking a big step into the future with… Continue reading The new ŠKODA OCTAVIA: the brand’s icon makes great strides in terms of technology and design
Passat might soon be made in Bratislava
Volkswagen might start producing its Passat model.The supervisory board of Volkswagen is expected to meet this week to decide on whether they will work on the planned construction of the plant in Turkey.Lower Saxony owns a 20 percent share in Volkswagen and it has a great impact on the carmaker’s decision-making.
Hyundai Motor replaces head of premium Genesis brand
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Genesis is seen on its new model EQ900 at the Hyundai Motor Studio in Seoul, South Korea, January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor on Tuesday named its former North American chief, William Lee, to oversee its premium Genesis brand following the departure of Manfred Fitzgerald… Continue reading Hyundai Motor replaces head of premium Genesis brand
VW Finance Chief outlines road map for $222-billion ambition
The seven-point plan includes strengthening individual brands such as VW, Audi and Porsche, growth in China and boosting software operations. Frankfurt: Days before production starts on Volkswagen AG’s cornerstone electric vehicle, the German manufacturer is stepping up a campaign to more than double the market value and gain investor recognition for the industry’s most ambitious… Continue reading VW Finance Chief outlines road map for $222-billion ambition
Karma Automotive restructures to cut costs – Automotive News Europe
A top-to-bottom reorganization at Karma Automotive will see the Chinese-funded California startup try to steer a quick path toward profitability by selling its engineering, design, customization and manufacturing capabilities to other companies. Karma’s plant in Moreno Valley, California, has capacity for up to 1,000 hand-built vehicles per year. But production of the company’s Revero GT… Continue reading Karma Automotive restructures to cut costs – Automotive News Europe
Ford Canada to cut 450 jobs in Oakville as production of two vehicles ends – Airdrie Today
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford Motor Co. will eliminate 450 jobs at its largest Canadian manufacturing operation in Oakville by early next year as it discontinues some models amid weak sales and a major refresh of Ford’s product lineup. The jobs represent nearly 11 per cent of the Oakville assembly plant’s 4,200 workers and 5.6 per cent… Continue reading Ford Canada to cut 450 jobs in Oakville as production of two vehicles ends – Airdrie Today
Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out as Bold, Fun and Fashionable in a Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28, 2019 – Fun and fashionable, the 2008 Ford Flex dared to be bold. It gained a loyal following as a stylish, roomy wagon blending sport/utility vehicle and minivan capability in a low-slung retro-inspired package. Today, as part of a plan to strengthen its focus on products in the heart of the… Continue reading Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out as Bold, Fun and Fashionable in a Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment