The diesel version of the Toyota RAV4 has become the latest victim of the brand’s commitment to remove oil-burning models from its line-up. As part of its pledge to focus on petrol and electrified powertrains, Toyota has taken the sole 2.0-litre diesel variant of the RAV4 out of production. A brand spokesman told Autocar that “there will… Continue reading Toyota RAV4 diesel production axed
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BMW demands more recharging points to boost electric mobility
Posted 05/31/2018 11:24:37CET MONTREAL (CANADA), May 31 (EUROPA PRESS) – The vice president of Sustainability and Environmental Protection of the BMW group, Ursula Mathar, has highlighted the need to launch a greater number of charging points in cities to boost electric mobility. In this sense, the directive considered necessary that the automotive sector advance in… Continue reading BMW demands more recharging points to boost electric mobility
Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Frank Ursomarso thinks the Trump administration is merely jawboning by floating potential tariffs of as much as 25 percent on imported autos. If the longtime dealer is wrong, he expects to be selling fewer cars. Take some of the cheaper sedans Ursomarso sells at Union Park BMW in Wilmington,… Continue reading Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000
Scoot launches mopeds and bike-share in Barcelona
Scoot, the electric moped company that first launched in San Francisco, is deploying two new modes of transportation in Barcelona. The first is an upgrade of its original scooter that the company deploys in San Francisco. Instead of maxing out at 30 mph, this new moped can go up to 60 mph. The second mode… Continue reading Scoot launches mopeds and bike-share in Barcelona
Uber’s European rival Taxify raises $175M led by Daimler at a $1B valuation
There’s a new unicorn in the global ride-hailing space after Taxify, a startup born in Estonia that does battle with Uber across Europe and Africa, closed $175 million in new funding that takes it valuation to the $1 billion mark. Daimler, the German automotive giant which owns Mercedes-Benz among other things, led the round. The investment… Continue reading Uber’s European rival Taxify raises $175M led by Daimler at a $1B valuation
Mazda Production and Sales Results for April 2018 (Flash Report)
2018/05/30 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for April 2018 are summarized below. Note 1: Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-branded units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-branded passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2: Global production figures are the sum of domestic and overseas… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for April 2018 (Flash Report)
Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forApril 2018 (Flash Report)
May 30, 2018 < April 2018 > April 2018 Jan-Apr 2018 Units 2018 vs 2017 Units ’18 vs ’17 Domestic production *1 57,360 -3.4% 2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease 226,281 -4.4% Overseas production *2 28,771 -8.3% 5th consecutive month of y/y decrease 116,971 -13.0% Global production total 86,131 -5.1% 6th consecutive month of y/y… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results forApril 2018 (Flash Report)
Tesla Model 3 drives 606 miles on a single charge in hypermiling record
It only took 32 hours of continuous driving in sweltering temperatures, but two Colorado residents have set a new “hypermiling” record by driving their Tesla Model 3 606.2 miles (975 km) on a single charge. It beat a previous record of 560 miles from a Tesla Model S P100D, but it fell slightly short of… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 drives 606 miles on a single charge in hypermiling record
Fisker’s comeback powered by new battery
“We are going to see a huge disruption in mobility. We will see a large amount of new type of vehicles emerge, which will make 20 or 30, or 40 percent of our time more efficient”Henrik Fisker Automotive design maven Henrik Fisker’s new venture might be less about the automobile than the technology that will… Continue reading Fisker’s comeback powered by new battery
Fiat Chrysler investors want electric road map in CEO’s swan song
MILAN/LONDON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) (FCHA.MI) boss Sergio Marchionne is expected to outline new plans for electric and hybrid cars in a strategy presentation on Friday, aiming to ensure the world’s seventh-largest carmaker remains in the race in the absence of a merger. FILE PHOTO: FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne addresses the media during a… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler investors want electric road map in CEO’s swan song