Pankaj Radhe, Special to the Detroit Free Press Published 12:41 p.m. ET April 8, 2018 CLOSE Ford is going to import the EcoSport from India. It will be the brand’s smallest SUV vehicle and DJ Khaled was on hand to unveil the vehicle in advance of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY… Continue reading Yet to turn a profit, Ford won't give up on India
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GM Korea says it may drop Spark, replace with crossover
SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s (GM.N) South Korean unit said on Monday it may discontinue its Spark mini car and replace it with a crossover, on falling demand in key U.S. market. The logo of GM Korea is seen at its Bupyeong plant in Incheon, South Korea March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Sales for… Continue reading GM Korea says it may drop Spark, replace with crossover
Taxpayers to help auto industry: Government checks billion-dollar fund for diesel retrofitting
All articles and backgrounds 09/04/2018 Taxpayers to help auto industry Government checks billion-dollar fund for diesel retrofitting BMW According to a report in the Federal Government, there are reflections on a billions fund with the participation of the automobile industry for the technical retrofitting of diesel vehicles. As the news magazine “Spiegel” (Freitag) reported, there… Continue reading Taxpayers to help auto industry: Government checks billion-dollar fund for diesel retrofitting
Nissan Says Development Of Solid-State Batteries “Practically A Zero”
1 M BY DOMENICK YONEY New chemistry is a hard cell Solid-state batteries are the next big thing in electric cars. They substitute the aqueous electrolyte used in today’s lithium cells for a solid medium through which ions pass as they make their way between positive and negative electrodes, creating current. We’re promised that successful… Continue reading Nissan Says Development Of Solid-State Batteries “Practically A Zero”
Daimler eyes 9% return on sales across global markets
“Our passion to create better future is part of our DNA. We know this is a very ambitious goal. But that’s exactly what our founding fathers did. And it’s time to do it again.” New Delhi: German vehicle manufacturer Daimler is aiming to achieve a sustainable return on sales of 9 per cent in its… Continue reading Daimler eyes 9% return on sales across global markets
Chevrolet refreshes Malibu, Cruze and Spark for 2019
2019 Cruze Hatch RS’ front fascia and grille is all-new. (Photo: GM) Las Vegas — Chevrolet is refreshing a third of its car lineup for 2019, with restyled faces and new trims for the Malibu and Cruze sedans and the Spark minicar. The Malibu gets an RS trim for 2019, Chevrolet’s sporty mid-level trim. Starting… Continue reading Chevrolet refreshes Malibu, Cruze and Spark for 2019
Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Volkswagen’s I.D. Crozz, I.D. Vizzion and I.D. Buzz model cars at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Denis Balibouse/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. Executives gathered at… Continue reading Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Construction Commencement of GWM Manufacturing Base …
On March 28, construction of GWM Manufacturing Base in Yongchuan, Chongqing (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) was formally commenced in the Phoenix Lake Industrial Park, High-tech Zone, Yongchuan District. Wei Jianjun (Chairman of GWM), Meng Shujie, (General Manager of GWM (Chongqing)), Lu Kehua (Vice-Mayor, People’s Government, Chongqing Municipality), Teng Hongwei (Secretary of Yongchuan District… Continue reading Construction Commencement of GWM Manufacturing Base …
Daimler to explore further cooperation with Geely
Daimler AG (AG) is exploring the possibility of further cooperation with new major shareholder Li Shufu’s Chinese car maker Geely, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said at Daimler’s annual general meeting on Thursday. Mr. Li, who has accumulated close to a 10% stake in Daimler, is supporting the car maker’s long-term strategy and talks have been… Continue reading Daimler to explore further cooperation with Geely
Daimler CEO Zetsche on the electric car offensive: “Good for the CO2 balance – but not so good for our consolidated balance sheet”
All articles and backgrounds 05/04/2018 Daimler CEO Zetsche on the electric car offensive “Good for the CO2 balance – but not so good for our consolidated balance sheet” REUTERS Mercedes-Maybach 6: During the shareholder meeting in Berlin shows Daimler strength The billion-euro investment in electric mobility at the Stuttgart carmaker Daimler Show stock market chart… Continue reading Daimler CEO Zetsche on the electric car offensive: “Good for the CO2 balance – but not so good for our consolidated balance sheet”