Manufacturers in the US have agreed to add rear seat reminders to new cars in a bid to prevent children dying of heatstroke in vehicles. The audio and visual cues for motorists to check their back seats are to be installed in all new vehicles by 2025, car-makers announced. But campaigners, including a father whose… Continue reading Hot car death dad says new safety rules not enough
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GM’s South Korean workers to stage full strike for first time over wage talks
SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s (GM.N) unionized workers in South Korea will strike Monday to Wednesday over stalled wage talks and concern of another plant shutdown, union officials said on Friday, the first full walkout since GM bought local factories in 2002. FILE PHOTO: A logo of General Motors is pictured at its plant… Continue reading GM’s South Korean workers to stage full strike for first time over wage talks
Asian cities turn to electric vehicles in anti-pollution drive
By Rina Chandran BANGKOK: Asian cities are switching to electric vehicles in a bid to tackle worsening air quality, cut climate changing emissions, and expand their public transport networks, climate experts said on Friday. Transport is the fastest-growing source of climate-warming greenhouse gases, with the vast majority of projected increases expected to come from developing… Continue reading Asian cities turn to electric vehicles in anti-pollution drive
Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
South African auto sector in line for $4 bln investment boost -industry body
CAPE TOWN, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Africa’s top vehicle manufacturer, South Africa, could see as much as 60 billion rand ($4.04 billion) invested in its vehicle and component sector over the next five years, industry body NAAMSA said in a statement on Friday. Andrew Kirby, president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA), said… Continue reading South African auto sector in line for $4 bln investment boost -industry body
India will not ban petrol, diesel vehicles: transport minister – Yahoo News
Gadkari is pictured in his office in New Delhi More NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will not ban vehicles running on petrol or diesel and is considering cutting taxes on hybrid vehicles, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. His remarks come at a time when India’s automobile sector is battling a… Continue reading India will not ban petrol, diesel vehicles: transport minister – Yahoo News
Maruti Suzuki bats for separate platform for making regulation on auto industry – Livemint
The union government should make a common platform for formation of future regulations related to the automobile industry with representations from all the ministries responsible for making policies related to the sector, said Kenichi Ayukawa, managing director, Maruti Suzuki India ltd. As of now more than 5 ministries – Ministry of Heavy Industries, Road Transport… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki bats for separate platform for making regulation on auto industry – Livemint
Local Motors introduce Olli 2.0, an improved, autonomous 3D printed shuttle
Local Motors, an Arizona-based automotive OEM, has introduced an upgrade of its 3D printed, electric, autonomous shuttle known as the Olli 2.0. The Olli 2.0 is designed for neighborhoods, campuses, and urban city centers as a smart, safe, sustainable transportation option. As opposed to its predecessor, Olli, Olli 2.0 uses 50% reduced parts and decreases… Continue reading Local Motors introduce Olli 2.0, an improved, autonomous 3D printed shuttle
Bosch and CATL collaborate on battery cells
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2018, its sales came to 47.6 billion euros, or 61 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is accident-free. emissions-free, and fascinating, and combines the… Continue reading Bosch and CATL collaborate on battery cells
GM CEO Barra calls meeting with Trump ‘productive and valuable’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said her face-to-face session with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday was “productive and valuable,” but declined to offer specifics. General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra departs after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., September… Continue reading GM CEO Barra calls meeting with Trump ‘productive and valuable’