All articles and backgrounds 03/01/2018 Diesel future at Daimler, VW, Volvo, BMW How the automakers stand on the diesel future DPA Diesel fuel pump at a gas station For one thing is clear: Matthias Wissmann is still rock solid for diesel. Even after the judgment of the Leipzig Federal Constitutional Court, the driving bans for… Continue reading Diesel future at Daimler, VW, Volvo, BMW: Who abolishes the diesel – and who keeps his loyalty
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Daimler takes back 100% of Car2Go
The Daimler Group has reached an agreement with Europcar to take over the shares held by the renter in the car-sharing service, Car2Go. Last step before the possibility of finalizing the project with BMW. The time of the merger between Car2Go and DriveNow car sharing services is getting closer. On March 1, 2018, Daimler announced… Continue reading Daimler takes back 100% of Car2Go
Group 1 acquires Robinson’s Mercedes-Benz dealerships, confirms Darren Guiver as UK boss
Group 1 Automotive UK has acquired its first Mercedes-Benz and Smart businesses as it steadily expands its territory up the East of England.
Mission E: Porsche wants to equip dealers with 800V fast charging stations
Mission E (Image: Porsche) Porsches Electric sports car Mission E should feel like a true Porsche even without an internal combustion engine. Dealers get 800V fast charging stations. In 20 minutes, power should be in the battery for a range of 400 km. The head of the electric vehicles department at Porsche, Stefan Weckbach, in… Continue reading Mission E: Porsche wants to equip dealers with 800V fast charging stations
Daimler Mobility Services purchases Europcar Group’s 25% stake in car2go Europe GmbH
Daimler Mobility Services to hold 100% of car2go Europe after approval by the relevant authorities Daimler is poised to further expand its mobility portfolio car2go Group has more than 3 million users worldwide Stuttgart. Daimler Mobility Services announced today that it will acquire the 25 percent stake in car2go Europe GmbH from joint venture partner… Continue reading Daimler Mobility Services purchases Europcar Group’s 25% stake in car2go Europe GmbH
28 Feb 2018 Driveline GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV
Re-engineered ‘technology demonstrator’ SUV features GKN’s unique Twinster torque vectoring on all four wheels Modified Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has mechanical Twinster on front axle and eTwinsterX at the rear Demonstrator showcases the company’s leadership in eDrive, All-Wheel Drive and systems integration Plug-in hybrid has ‘sailing’ capability to lower CO2 emissions and also features a pure… Continue reading 28 Feb 2018
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GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV
Group 1 Automotive Appoints UK Operating Leader
HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that effective March 1, 2018, Group 1 Automotive will appoint Darren Guiver as managing director of its UK operations. Mr. Guiver has worked for Group 1 in the UK since February 2016… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Appoints UK Operating Leader
Bolt EV battery teardown, 290-mile Kona Electric, Lexus UX photo, Bolt EV police video: Today’s Car News
Follow John Today, we’ve got full details on the long-range electric version of the Hyundai Kona, a few more details on the Lexus UX small crossover, a Bolt EV battery-pack teardown on video, and a poll on Trump’s climate-science denial. All this and more on Green Car Reports. After teasing it a week ago, full… Continue reading Bolt EV battery teardown, 290-mile Kona Electric, Lexus UX photo, Bolt EV police video: Today’s Car News
Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
Magna is to showcase its expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (Hall 6, Booth 6261). Magna is the only automotive contract manufacturer worldwide to produce vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains – in some cases, all on the same production line. According to Günther Apfalter, president, Magna Europe &… Continue reading Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
UPDATE 1-Germany weighs options to avoid diesel bans after ruling
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s government scrambled on Wednesday to find ways to avoid possible bans on heavily polluting diesel vehicles in cities, in a bid to reassure drivers and carmakers after a court ruled that local authorities were allowed to bar them. Tuesday’s ruling to allow city bans embarrassed Angela Merkel’s government, criticized for having… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Germany weighs options to avoid diesel bans after ruling