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BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities
BMW AG would like to start offering up the back seat on motorbikes and scooters to get around congested cities — if the issue of helmets can be solved. “This is definitely an option, but we haven’t found the solution for the second helmet yet,” Peter Schwarzenbauer, who heads BMW’s Mini, Rolls-Royce and motorcycle brands,… Continue reading BMW Mulling Motorcycle Ride-Sharing in Congested Cities
Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan
GENEVA (Reuters) – Executives at Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and Volvo Cars question the viability and industrial logic of a plan by their major shareholder, China’s Geely, to form an auto industry alliance to counter “tech invaders.” FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes star logo of an E Coupe is pictured before the annual news conference of Daimler AG… Continue reading Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan
Electric sportscars blur the need for speed
* Electric supercars have edge on acceleration * Engine, battery performance more important over time -Porsche * Lamborghini sees need to differentiate products in EV era By Andreas Cremer GENEVA, March 7 (Reuters) – Established sports car brands such as Porsche and Lamborghini are losing the speed crown to lesser-known rivals offering electric supercars boasting… Continue reading Electric sportscars blur the need for speed
Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched
Pininfarina has revealed its latest joint project with Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group – a 792bhp 2+2 coupé with gullwing doors. Like the previous concepts, badged K550 and K750 for the two SUVs and H600 for the saloon, the HK GT has a micro-turbine generator acting as a range extender. The previous concepts’ ranges were quoted at around 621… Continue reading Pininfarina HK GT: 792bhp coupe concept launched
Mercedes-Benz will allow driving up to twelve new vehicles a year with a monthly rental rate
Posted 07/03/2018 14: 37: 27CET MADRID, Mar. 7 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Mercedes-Benz car company and Daimler Financial Services will create a new vehicle rental service that will allow customers to drive up to twelve new vehicles in a year for a fixed monthly rental fee, the company said in a statement. Thanks to the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will allow driving up to twelve new vehicles a year with a monthly rental rate
Car2go reaches 200,000 users in Madrid, 41% more in 2017
Posted 07/03/2018 12: 35: 04CET MADRID, Mar. 7 (EUROPA PRESS) – The company of temporary use of vehicles or car sharing has reached 200,000 members in Madrid, after just over two years since its launch. As reported by car2go in a statement, Madrid is situated, in this way, as the second city with more users… Continue reading Car2go reaches 200,000 users in Madrid, 41% more in 2017
Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe
Published 3/7/2018 12:33:43 PM GENEVA (SWITZERLAND), 7 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Zity shared mobility company, created through the collaboration between Renault and Ferrovial, can become very soon the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe, according to Ivan Segal, CEO of Renault Iberia. Just three months after its launch, Segal has assured Europa Press… Continue reading Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe
Cars on subscription: Daimler launches Mercedes flat rate in Germany
Subscription S-Class Mercedes experiments in Germany with subscription models. (Photo: AP) Porsche and Cadillac are already testing it in the USA: the car subscription. Now a German car maker is moving in Germany. Daimler is offering its customers a flat rate for premium vehicles under the name “Mercedes Me Flexperience”. In the future, car enthusiasts… Continue reading Cars on subscription: Daimler launches Mercedes flat rate in Germany
#Genevamotorshow2018 – 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler
Friday 02 March 2018 by Sabrina Houacine – Cars Sabrina Houacine Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The result of a successful collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler, the 1.3 TCe is a key new petrol engine for Groupe Renault. Making its debut in the Renault range on Scénic… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler