All articles and backgrounds 07/19/2018 Response to Trump’s trade war with China Volvo is shifting SUV production from China to Europe Volvo Volvo XC 60: Models planned for the US run in the future from Europe in Europe – no longer in China The Swedish-Chinese car manufacturer Volvo reacts quickly to the trade dispute between… Continue reading Response to Trump’s trade war with China: Volvo is shifting SUV production from China to Europe
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Herbert Diess sets new goals for Audi, VW and Porsche: Volkswagen boss calls for higher profits
All articles and backgrounds 07/19/2018 Herbert Diess sets new goals for Audi, VW and Porsche Volkswagen boss calls for higher profits REUTERS Herbert Diess Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess presents new profit targets to the most important Group brands Audi, Porsche and VW. The core brand VW should also reach their profit target earlier. The… Continue reading Herbert Diess sets new goals for Audi, VW and Porsche: Volkswagen boss calls for higher profits
Confusion among British dealers by the WLTP
The WLTP, which goes into effect on September 1, is causing widespread confusion among UK dealers. That is the conclusion of a study carried out by Motor Trader in partnership with Manheim, which reveals that only a few weeks before the implementation of September 1, more than a third of dealers (35%) do not know… Continue reading Confusion among British dealers by the WLTP
Computer tomography in automotive construction: BMW Group uses X-ray measurements for vehicle analysis
Munich. The BMW Group has introduced computer tomography (CT) into prototype development, production and analysis – a first in the automotive industry. Thanks to this technology, the full range of vehicles, from MINI to Rolls-Royce, can now be quality-controlled even in the early stages of development. Scans are performed by four robots which move around… Continue reading Computer tomography in automotive construction: BMW Group uses X-ray measurements for vehicle analysis
Honda plans to sell 8,000 cars in Spain in the fiscal year and achieve a profitability of the network of 1.4%
Posted 7/19/2018 10:13:08 CET The Spanish market is growing “artificially” by the liquidation of vehicles that do not comply with the WLTP, according to Honda JOCHBERG (AUSTRIA), Jul 19 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese automobile firm Honda plans to register 8,000 cars in the Spanish market during the Japanese fiscal year 2018/2019 (from April 2018… Continue reading Honda plans to sell 8,000 cars in Spain in the fiscal year and achieve a profitability of the network of 1.4%
China’s Didi Chuxing is close to launching a taxi-booking service in Japan
Days after raising $500 million via a strategic investment from travel giant Booking Holdings, Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has continued its international push with the launch of a local business in Japan. Its new Japan-based unit is a joint venture with SoftBank, a longtime Didi investor, which has been in the works since an announcement back… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing is close to launching a taxi-booking service in Japan
Volvo juggling XC60 production to avoid U.S. tariffs – CEO
PARIS, July 19 (Reuters) – Volvo Cars (IPO-VOLVO.ST) is shifting XC60 SUV production for the U.S. market to Europe from China to avoid Washington’s new tariffs on Chinese imports, the Swedish carmaker said. Volvo, owned by China’s Geely, currently builds the compact XC60 in Sweden for European customers and in China for other markets including… Continue reading Volvo juggling XC60 production to avoid U.S. tariffs – CEO
Groupe PSA: Multi-Brand Network Euro Repar Car Service Launched in Morocco
CASABLANCA, Morocco–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The opening was attended by Christophe Musy, Senior Vice President, PSA Aftermarket, Olivier Gandolfo, Vice President, Parts and Services for Middle East & Africa (Groupe PSA), as well as, for Sopriam, by Khalid Kabbaj, Chief Executive Officer and Kaddour Belazziz, Vice President, Parts and Services. Also in attendance… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Multi-Brand Network Euro Repar Car Service Launched in Morocco
Mazda to resume plant operations next week
Anton Andres / Mazda | July 19, 2018 13:59 Production line for Mazda crossovers to reopen on July 23 The record rains in Japan last week saw production stoppages from Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Daihatsu. With the storm out of the country, Mazda has announced that they will resume operations next week, July 23, as cleanup… Continue reading Mazda to resume plant operations next week
Big bang at the German Continental
Eleven years after its acquisition of Siemens VDO for more than 11 billion euros, the German Continental is preparing to partially cede these activities. With 40,000 employees for a turnover The transmission division (Powertrain) is expected to be listed on the stock market from mid-2019 as part of a major reorganization, the second-largest German automotive… Continue reading Big bang at the German Continental