Daimler Mercedes has been testing smarter headlights, and now it appears they’re no longer just a concept. Daimler announced today that these futuristic headlamps will be available in top of the line Mercedes-Maybach S-Class vehicles. These smart headlights are equipped with the equivalent of a digital projector, which can control how and where the light… Continue reading Mercedes’ futuristic headlights are no longer just a concept
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Daimler Says Future Deals With Geely Hinge on China Partner BAIC
Daimler AG’s largest shareholder, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., discussed plans for its stake purchase with the German carmaker’s Chinese partner before buying the stock, setting the stage for future cooperation with the new investor, Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said. Geely’s move may revive Beijing-based BAIC Motor Corp.’s earlier interest in acquiring a holding… Continue reading Daimler Says Future Deals With Geely Hinge on China Partner BAIC
Closer look at Audi’s all-electric e-tron quattro prototype
Audi didn’t end up bringing the production e-tron quattro, which is expected to launch in Europe in just a few months, to the Geneva Auto show. However, the automaker did give us a closer look at its latest prototype and a glimpse at its development program. Home Solar Power The German automaker says that the e-tron… Continue reading Closer look at Audi’s all-electric e-tron quattro prototype
#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility
Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest It’s an electric “robo-vehicle” that moves around the center of a smart connected city. It makes urban trips and the everyday life of this city’s users simpler. It’s a shared, multifunction mobility… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility
Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over software issue that may cause engines to stall while driving
Chrysler is recalling over 162,000 of its 2017 Pacifica minivans over potential stalling issues JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 162,000 of its Pacifica minivans worldwide over a software glitch that could cause the vehicles to stall while driving. The announcement on Friday (12 January) comes after multiple minivan owners filed complaints… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over software issue that may cause engines to stall while driving
Tata Motors plans to complete new product portfolio by 2023-24: Guenter Butschek, CEO
Elaborating on the product strategy, he added that the company would be ‘certainly’ very strongly represented in the 50 per cent of the PV market – the sub compact segment. GENEVA: Tata Motors plans to completely overhaul its passenger vehicle portfolio over the next five years as part of its plans to grow sales volume… Continue reading Tata Motors plans to complete new product portfolio by 2023-24: Guenter Butschek, CEO
UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache
GENEVA (Reuters) – The accelerating demise of diesel, long used by carmakers to boost fuel-efficiency, is undermining their plans to meet looming European Union CO2 goals and avoid big annual fines. The BMW M8 is seen during a presentation at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache
Groupe PSA and DCS Offer Access to a French Network of More Than 6,300 Electric Charging Stations for Peugeot & Citroën vehicles
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The ChargeMyPeugeot and ChargeMyCitroën services provide access to the largest network of available electric charging stations. Users can locate 6,360 charging stations throughout France – including 460 fast-charge terminals – as well as check availability and type of plug. They can then access the charging station easily using… Continue reading Groupe PSA and DCS Offer Access to a French Network of More Than 6,300 Electric Charging Stations for Peugeot & Citroën vehicles
Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford
Stoneacre Motor Group has bought Platts Garage in Stafford, representing Fiat, Dacia, Renault and Kia. Platts has been located on the same site in Lightwood Rd, Longton since 1938 when it was known as Peppers Garage. It was awarded the Fiat franchise in 1946 and billed itself as the longest established Fiat franchise in the UK.… Continue reading Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford
Audi, Italdesign and Airbus combine self-driving car and passenger drone
At the Geneva Autosalon from 8 to 18 March, Audi, Italdesign and Airbus are presenting “Pop.Up Next”, an entirely electric, fully automatic concept for horizontal and vertical mobility. In the distant future this vehicle could transport people in cities quickly and conveniently on the road and in the air, at the same time solving traffic… Continue reading Audi, Italdesign and Airbus combine self-driving car and passenger drone