All-new CR-V The latest generation of the Honda CR-V will make its European premiere in Geneva. Available for the first time in Europe with the option of a hybrid powertrain, the new SUV raises the bar in terms of quality, interior packaging and refinement. A trio of Honda electric concepts The Urban EV Concept makes… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show 2018
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Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles
GENEVA, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The EfficientGrip Performance prototype with Electric Drive Technology is Goodyear’s latest step in developing tires that meet the specific demands of Electric Vehicles EfficientGrip PErformance – Side view (PRNewsfoto/Goodyear) Goodyear offered a sneak peek during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show of its EfficientGrip Performance with Electric Drive… Continue reading Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles
Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
Geneva, 6 March 2018 – In the margins of the Geneva motor show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacts to recent discussions on possible tariffs on EU car imports to the United States by putting the trade relations between the two regions in context. “ACEA’s members are global companies, and international trade is an… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again
Munich. The BMW Group has reduced CO2 emissions from its new car fleet in Europe (EU 28) to 122 grams/kilometre. Compared to 2016, this marks a reduction of a further 2 gram/kilometre (2016: 124g/km). The BMW Group has been reducing CO2 emissions from its EU fleet for years: since 1995, the average CO2 emissions for new… Continue reading BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again
Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary launched
Morgan is marking the 50th year of its Plus 8 sports car with a new special edition of which just 50 examples will be produced. Revealed at the Geneva motor show, the new 50th Anniversary model will be among the very last cars to use a BMW N62 V8 engine, which bows out with the… Continue reading Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary launched
India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola
March 6, 2018 After speculations of Japanese investment giant SoftBank wanting to pump in more funds in Indian ride hailing major Ola, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is now reportedly in talks to invest in the Uber rival. According to a report in The Economic Times quoting sources, Temasek and other investors are looking to invest… Continue reading India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola
China Dealbook: Xingyuan Auto, BestSign, Interhouse.cn, Kaochong fundraise
March 6, 2018 Beijing Xingyuan Automotive Information Technology Co., an internet-based provider of services for the auto industry, has raised $79 million in a Series A round of funding led by Qiangwei Holdings, and Guoxing Fund. Other Chinese startups to raise fresh funding include BestSign, Interhouse.cn, and Kaochong, CMN reported. Xingyuan Auto secures $79m funding Beijing… Continue reading China Dealbook: Xingyuan Auto, BestSign, Interhouse.cn, Kaochong fundraise
February 2018 Sales Results
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC) Corporate Disclosure to Korea Exchange Disclosure Title : February 2018 Sales Results 1. Sales Results: *Monthly sales Category (units) February 2018 January 2018 MoM % Change February 2017 YoY % Change Sales Unit Domestic 50,200 51,426 -2.4 53,113 -5.5 Overseas 259,948 288,202 -9.8 284,431… Continue reading February 2018 Sales Results
Exclusive: Fiat Chrysler to spin-off Magneti Marelli without raising money – sources
LONDON/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) (FCHA.MI) is looking to spin off auto-parts business Magneti Marelli to its shareholders via a Milan listing that will not raise money by selling new shares, four sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the ticker information for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV at… Continue reading Exclusive: Fiat Chrysler to spin-off Magneti Marelli without raising money – sources
Jaguar I-Pace First Edition 2018 first drive
For a while I watch others drive, noting the reluctance of this long wheelbase, ultra low-centre of gravity car to roll its body, or slide, or do anything very much except squeal its tyres in extremis and go where it is steered. It does indeed change direction brilliantly – you can see that with the… Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace First Edition 2018 first drive