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
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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
VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
In total, more than 2,000 DC fast chargers are to be installed at 484 locations by the end of 2019. Chargers will be supplied by ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet. Here is the map with planned installations – 17 metropolitan areas and on highways in 39 states. Electrify America fast charging network Signet charger for… Continue reading VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
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
Car registrations in Europe – March 2018
Dati statistici > registrations Period of publication: 18 April 2018 Data reference period: March 2018 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_5ad6f9df0d568.pdf To view the content it is necessary accept the installation of the Calameo cookies TAG: registrations, cars, Europe, 2018,… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – March 2018
Change of Outlook for FY 2018
Exchange rate and inventory valuation effects will impact earnings by around €150 million in H1 2018. This negative impact affects primarily the tire business. Accordingly, the adjusted operating result (adjusted EBIT*) for Q1 2018 in the Rubber Group will be about €100 million lower than in the respective period of the prior year. At present,… Continue reading Change of Outlook for FY 2018
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