The doors of the Middle Kingdom open and Tesla has the opportunity he hoped to get into it. For almost a year, the American electric vehicle specialist has been looking for to build a factory in China without having to partner with a local partner. On Monday, the Chinese government opened the way for him… Continue reading Is Tesla really ready to conquer China?
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New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
The hard-edged introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) this September could force car makers to offer heavy discounts on cars that don’t meet its standards. As things stand in Britain, brands left with large stockpiles of unsold pre-WLTP cars won’t be able to sell any to customers, potentially forcing them to… Continue reading New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns
As press reports begin to mount up about quality issues with its critical Model 3, Bloomberg reported that Tesla will shut down the Model 3 production line to improve automation on the Model 3 assembly line at its factory in Fremont, California. The company says the shutdown has been long-planned and that it will not… Continue reading Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns
Car maker in crisis: Opel is taking its dealers in the shortage
PSA comes through: Opel apparently wants to almost halve staff in Eisenach The car manufacturer is to plan a massive workforce reduction in its Eisenach plant. The new owner PSA wants to install only one model there. The dealers of the car manufacturer Opel are used to grief. With a return on sales of a… Continue reading Car maker in crisis: Opel is taking its dealers in the shortage
Dispute with PSA: Opel apparently wants to almost halve staff in Eisenach
Opel plant in Eisenach Under the leadership of the new owner PSA Opel wants to install in the Thuringian plant only an off-road vehicle instead of the previously two models Adam and Corsa. (Photo: AP) The troubled carmaker Opel According to union information plans a massive staff reduction in his Eisenach assembly plant, The workforce… Continue reading Dispute with PSA: Opel apparently wants to almost halve staff in Eisenach
New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 New car registrations in Europe Opel is losing substantial market share in the first quarter Opel In the first quarter and Opel compact car model Astra was not a big seller Opel is once again in crisis mood. Recently, the traditional German brand has all dealers in Europe the contracts… Continue reading New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
Buick unveils a stunning new all-electric 370 mile SUV concept w/ 4 second 0-60
I know that Electrek readers are tired of concept electric vehicles that have little chances of ever getting to production, but I thought this one was too stunning not to share. Buick unveiled a beautiful new all-electric SUV concept with “up to 370 miles” of range. Sure, why not 1 million miles as long as… Continue reading Buick unveils a stunning new all-electric 370 mile SUV concept w/ 4 second 0-60
Porsche Leipzig establishes another 25 bee colonies
Porsche is extending its commitment to nature conservation by introducing another 1.5 million honey bees to the factory’s off-road site. The 132-hectare nature area is now home to around three million bees.
PSA will increase its productivity by 5% per year between 2019 and 2021
Posted 04/18/2018 11: 36: 42CET MADRID, Apr. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The PSA automobile group will increase its productivity by 5% per year between 2019 and 2021, according to the report on the Social Responsibility of the Company presented by the French company. For its part, the firm ensures that efficiency is a condition to… Continue reading PSA will increase its productivity by 5% per year between 2019 and 2021
Ford Rises to No. 2 Brand in Europe; Record Kuga and EcoSport Sales Power 15% SUV Growth in 1Q
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 Rises to No. 2 Brand in Europe; Record Kuga and EcoSport Sales Power 15% SUV Growth in 1Q