Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
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Autonomous Driving
The single most important factor driving our autonomous future is data – how to process, manage, move, share, store, analyze and learn from it. This challenge is not confined to the car; tackling it will require the full depth and breadth of Intel’s portfolio, spanning the car, connectivity, and the cloud. The Intel advantage is a… Continue reading Autonomous Driving
Porsche order books temporarily closed amid WLTP changes
Porsche has temporarily closed order books for its entire range as it updates and retests each model to the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standards, which come into force in September. A spokesman told Autocar that Porsche has increased its existing stock of cars to reduce the order bottleneck this causes, but buyers wanting… Continue reading Porsche order books temporarily closed amid WLTP changes
BMW makes less sales, but more profit
More cars sold, but less sales: BMW felt the high euro exchange rate in the first quarter. Nevertheless, the car company was able to increase the profit slightly. BMW headquarters in Munich Friday, 05/04/2018 10:47 There were no good conditions for the start of the year BMW, The strong euro and high costs for models… Continue reading BMW makes less sales, but more profit
Federal Department of Transportation orders recall of BMW luxury cars
Now it is official: The Federal Motor Transport Authority has arranged a recall for two diesel models from BMW. The car manufacturer had always denied manipulation of the exhaust system so far. 7-series production at BMW Friday, 30.03.2018 18:02 clock As the MIRROR At the end of last month, the first time suspicion of pollution… Continue reading Federal Department of Transportation orders recall of BMW luxury cars
Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Six months after it first revealed the bold new Vantage, Aston Martin has commenced production of the most sporting model in the luxury carmaker’s series production range. With the first Vantage coming off the British brand’s Gaydon production line today, deliveries to customers will commence later this month. Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer,… Continue reading Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
Electric car Pioneer spartan Warehousing: Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months
All articles and backgrounds 05/17/2018 Electric car pioneer spartan warehousing Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months REUTERS New bumper, new fender? It can sometimes take months for the spare parts of a Tesla to reach German customers German TeslaCustomers often have to wait three to four weeks for simple spare parts… Continue reading Electric car Pioneer spartan Warehousing: Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months
Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations
All articles and backgrounds 05/17/2018 Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co. Chinese carmakers are catching up fast on innovations Tom Grünweg Small car from BAIC Autoworkers in the West have long been ridiculing the competition in China – but it is becoming apparent that manufacturers from the People’s Republic could become real challengers. Because… Continue reading Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations
First glimpse of BMW iNEXT – BMW Group previews Vision Vehicle in 2018.
Munich. At today’s Annual General Meeting, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Harald Krüger, unveiled an initial design concept for the BMW iNEXT. The pure-electric BMW iNEXT will be built at Plant Dingolfing from 2021. The company’s new technology flagship incorporates all major strategic areas of innovation in a road-ready vehicle. Harald… Continue reading First glimpse of BMW iNEXT – BMW Group previews Vision Vehicle in 2018.