LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE European plans to tackle vehicle emissions that cause climate change are at risk of coming undone, sending manufacturers like Daimler AG back to the drawing board to avoid potential fines. A series of events over the past weeks have highlighted the region’s struggle to contain greenhouse gases and air… Continue reading Europe’s Rising Car Emissions Box BMW, Daimler Into Tight Corner
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BMW prepares a new induction charging system
BMW is preparing a new charging system for its plug-in cars that will work by induction, so the cables will go down in history. BMW’s eco-friendly car division launches an inductive charging system for its hybrid plug-in cars, which is a novelty. BMW says production will start in June and will be available now for… Continue reading BMW prepares a new induction charging system
UPDATE 7-SoftBank joins GM in self-driving car race; GM shares soar
(Reuters) – Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will invest $2.25 billion in General Motors Co’s (GM.N) autonomous vehicle unit Cruise, the companies said on Thursday, a deal that validates the venerable Detroit automaker’s leadership in self-driving cars and sent GM shares up nearly 13 percent. The move by SoftBank’s $100-billion Vision Fund is one of… Continue reading UPDATE 7-SoftBank joins GM in self-driving car race; GM shares soar
Simba in talks with four major car makers about assembly in Kenya
Nairobi — Simba Corporation, a closely held Kenyan company, is in talks with four vehicle makers, including France’s Renault, about assembling their vehicles in East Africa’s biggest economy. The manufacturers are looking to tap demand in an industry that’s expected to grow 15% this year, CEO Adil Popat said in an interview in the capital,… Continue reading Simba in talks with four major car makers about assembly in Kenya
German engineers break Tesla again: Model 3 hides an uncomfortable truth
All articles and backgrounds 05/31/2018 German engineers break Tesla again Model 3 hides an uncomfortable truth AFP Tesla Model 3, potential buyers German engineers have again a Model 3 from Tesla disassembled – and found in the interior uncomfortable findings for German manufacturers: the car is potentially a winning machine, as the “Wirtschaftswoche” citing the… Continue reading German engineers break Tesla again: Model 3 hides an uncomfortable truth
German carmakers hit by report Trump threatens to drive them off US streets
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A report that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to pursue German carmakers until there are no Mercedes-Benz rolling down New York’s Fifth Avenue dented shares in the luxury car manufacturers on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump look on as he welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In in the Oval… Continue reading German carmakers hit by report Trump threatens to drive them off US streets
Toyota RAV4 diesel production axed
The diesel version of the Toyota RAV4 has become the latest victim of the brand’s commitment to remove oil-burning models from its line-up. As part of its pledge to focus on petrol and electrified powertrains, Toyota has taken the sole 2.0-litre diesel variant of the RAV4 out of production. A brand spokesman told Autocar that “there will… Continue reading Toyota RAV4 diesel production axed
BMW demands more recharging points to boost electric mobility
Posted 05/31/2018 11:24:37CET MONTREAL (CANADA), May 31 (EUROPA PRESS) – The vice president of Sustainability and Environmental Protection of the BMW group, Ursula Mathar, has highlighted the need to launch a greater number of charging points in cities to boost electric mobility. In this sense, the directive considered necessary that the automotive sector advance in… Continue reading BMW demands more recharging points to boost electric mobility
Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Frank Ursomarso thinks the Trump administration is merely jawboning by floating potential tariffs of as much as 25 percent on imported autos. If the longtime dealer is wrong, he expects to be selling fewer cars. Take some of the cheaper sedans Ursomarso sells at Union Park BMW in Wilmington,… Continue reading Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000
Scoot launches mopeds and bike-share in Barcelona
Scoot, the electric moped company that first launched in San Francisco, is deploying two new modes of transportation in Barcelona. The first is an upgrade of its original scooter that the company deploys in San Francisco. Instead of maxing out at 30 mph, this new moped can go up to 60 mph. The second mode… Continue reading Scoot launches mopeds and bike-share in Barcelona