Tag: GM

Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

The long-term future of the Ford Mondeo looks increasingly uncertain after the automotive giant announced plans to drop the popular model’s sister vehicle – the Fusion – in the United States, and focus on pick-ups and SUVs in that region instead. The current Mondeo was introduced in 2014 in Europe – and it has survived declining sales… Continue reading Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

BMW has already made clear its intent to launch self-driving cars by 2021. Now, the automaker has decided on solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and computer vision tech from startup Innoviz to enable its Level 3 – 5 autonomous vehicles to “see” their surroundings. For clarity, level 3 involves highly-automated driving, level four… Continue reading BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

Study estimates traveling with Uber and Lyft will be cheaper than owning a car in some cities by 2027

Autonomous Uber test vehicles at the Advanced Robotics Group in Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) The cost of owning a car could be less than traveling exclusively with rideshare services in Seattle and Denver by 2027, according to a new study by QuoteWizard. Two commuters — one in Seattle and one in Denver —… Continue reading Study estimates traveling with Uber and Lyft will be cheaper than owning a car in some cities by 2027

“The beginning of a new era”

*/ ]]> Antonio Cobo, Plant Manager Zaragoza, in an interview. Four from one factory: The Opel Corsa, Mokka X and Crossland X as well as the Citroën C3 Aircross are manufactured in Zaragoza (from left). Proud figures: since 1982, the factory in Zaragoza has produced almost 13 million vehicles and more than 3.5 million component… Continue reading “The beginning of a new era”

Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

Opel employees crowd Höcke

The future of Opel in Eisenach is uncertain, the parent company wants to save. Now Thuringia AfD boss Höcke wanted to support the workforce in their protest – but the struggled. Björn Höcke Wednesday, 25.04.2018 12:52 clock “Goodbye, goodbye”: Thuringia AFD-Boss Björn Höcke is visibly upset when the OpelEmployees keep calling him those words. Actually… Continue reading Opel employees crowd Höcke

In Eisenach, Opel employees reject “French social relations”

They were nearly 800 kilometers away but gave themselves a speckled duel. On the one hand, Carlos Tavares, the boss of PSA, who promised his shareholders to straighten Opel with an iron fist. On the other hand, Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug, chairman of the German brand’s works council, promised the employees to stand firm against the “propaganda”… Continue reading In Eisenach, Opel employees reject “French social relations”

CEO Tavares insists on austerity measures

At Opel, the fronts between the workforce and the French mother Peugeot harden. Despite protests and good numbers, CEO Tavares urges a wage waiver. Opelians protest in Eisenach, Thuringia Tuesday, 24.04.2018 5:32 pm Because of the planned renovation of the OpelWorks in Germany, the workforce goes with the parent company Peugeot SA (PSA) on confrontation… Continue reading CEO Tavares insists on austerity measures