Tag: BMW

Hyundai at BMW Cooperation Group

The manufacturer Hyundai joins the BMW Alliance – probably as the last member. As late as December last year, there were disagreements in the cooperation group with BMW with the goal to realize autonomous driving until 2021. The difference of opinion involved other cooperation members. Only reluctantly, BMW agreed to the further recording, which probably… Continue reading Hyundai at BMW Cooperation Group

UK new car registrations decline in January

UK new car market declines in January – down -6.3%, as 163,615 cars leave showrooms. Demand for petrol and alternatively fuelled vehicles rises, but fails to offset fall in new diesel registrations. SUVs only vehicle segment to show growth, with 6.6% uplift leading to record market share. The UK new car market declined in the… Continue reading UK new car registrations decline in January

Mahindra First Choice Wheels Raises $15 Million valuing the company at $265 Million

Mahindra First Choice Wheels Raises $15 Million valuing the company at $265 Million – Funds are primary infusion into the company to fund growth over the next 18 months– Existing investors participating in this round– Over the last five years, monthly revenue growth for the company at 3.5% with annual growth rate of over 50%–… Continue reading Mahindra First Choice Wheels Raises $15 Million valuing the company at $265 Million

BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter

While new companies like Zero and Gogoro are establishing themselves as first-rate two-wheeled vehicle builders, the Hondas and Yamahas of the world have taken a more cautious approach to the market. BMW, on the other hand, launched its own electric scooter way back in 2014. Sadly it was only available in Europe — until now.… Continue reading BMW C Evolution squeezes EV technology into a scooter

Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler diesel monkey tests: brands have ‘blood on their hands’

German car makers have admitted an organisation of theirs used monkeys in diesel fume tests German manufacturers admitted to financing a study that was designed to prove emissions were lower by forcing animals to breathe in exhaust fumes Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler have “blood on their hands” because of the deaths caused by excessive nitrogen oxide emissions… Continue reading Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler diesel monkey tests: brands have ‘blood on their hands’