IONITY Ultra Fast Charging Network Maps Out Planned Stations

1 hour ago by Mark Kane IONITY charging network in Europe – map of planned stations (source: Audi via Electrek) Audi presented at a conference in Oslo, Norway a makeshift map with fast charging stations of the IONITY network, established by the BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. Related – IONITY Debuts 350 kW… Continue reading IONITY Ultra Fast Charging Network Maps Out Planned Stations

VinFast announces designs for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles

VinFast announces designs for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles 03/10/2018 10:28 HÀ NỘI —  VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited has announced 36 global-standard designs, including 17 for its electric vehicles and 19 for internal combustion engine vehicles on Thursday. This is the first time that a Vietnamese company will produce electric vehicles, marking a… Continue reading VinFast announces designs for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles

Annual figures: BMW makes record profit – and benefits from Trump’s tax reform

BMW boss Harald Krüger Satisfied in Geneva: BMW can present a new record profit. (Photo: AP) BMW Thanks to the US tax reform, the net profit has increased significantly. The surplus climbed in 2017 to 8.7 billion euros, which is 26 percent more than in the previous year, as the Munich car maker announced on… Continue reading Annual figures: BMW makes record profit – and benefits from Trump’s tax reform

BMW Group reports eighth successive record year despite high upfront expenditure

Munich. The BMW Group once again demonstrated its ability to generate sustained profitability in 2017, posting its eighth successive record year. Despite a significant increase in upfront expenditure for future mobility the company reported its best ever figures to date for sales volume, revenues and earnings. In addition, the BMW Group delivered more than 100,000… Continue reading BMW Group reports eighth successive record year despite high upfront expenditure

C_Two: The second electric supercar from Rimac

Electric supercar Rimac Concept Two: no car for the Sunday excursion (Image: Dirk Kunde) Geneva Motor Show The Croatian sports car manufacturer Rimac presents its electric Concept Two in Geneva. The two-seated electric car It reaches 412 km / h and up to 650 km range. From Dirk customer It’s just a small detail, but… Continue reading C_Two: The second electric supercar from Rimac

660,000 electric cars by 2025: BMW partner Great Wall invests heavily in electromobility

Everything electric With the brand Haval Great Wall is already the largest SUV provider in China. Now also the electric market is to be conquered. (Photo: Reuters) The Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall wants to more than double its annual sales by 2025 to two million vehicles. About a third of these would be electric… Continue reading 660,000 electric cars by 2025: BMW partner Great Wall invests heavily in electromobility

2016 Production

World Motor Vehicle Production /  by manufacturer  / by country By country and type  /  passenger cars  /  light commercial vehicles  /  heavy trucks  /  buses and coaches   By manufacturer, make and country Anhui Jac Ashok Leyland Avtovaz Baic BMW Brilliance Byd Changan Chengdu Dayun Changfeng Chery China National Heavy Duty Truck Chongqing Lifan Motor… Continue reading 2016 Production

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars boss lambasts Aston Martin

Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world. Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert commentary and analysis you can trust. Choose the subscription that is right for you Read more For 4 weeks receive unlimited Premium digital access to the FT’s trusted, award-winning business… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Motor Cars boss lambasts Aston Martin

BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities

BMW AG would like to start offering up the back seat on motorbikes and scooters to get around congested cities — if the issue of helmets can be solved. “This is definitely an option, but we haven’t found the solution for the second helmet yet,” Peter Schwarzenbauer, who heads BMW’s Mini, Rolls-Royce and motorcycle brands,… Continue reading BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities

Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation

The industry disruptor talked about his upcoming autonomous vehicles. DAVID MCNEW—AFP/Getty Images Fisker Inc., the electric car manufacturer and Tesla rival, has big plans in the works. The Drive spoke with CEO Henrik Fisker about his plans for solid-state batteries and his upcoming electric and autonomous vehicles. Fisker, the controversial innovator who designed the BMW… Continue reading Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation