From swimming cars to rectangular steering wheels, here’s what’s going on at the Paris auto show

A Peugeot Inception concept car at the Paris Motor Show on October 14, 2024. Riccardo Milani | Afp | Getty Images PARIS, France — Auto giants have descended on the Paris Motor Show to showcase their latest concepts and production models, jostling to capture the public’s attention with eye-catching designs and futuristic technologies. The biennial… Continue reading From swimming cars to rectangular steering wheels, here’s what’s going on at the Paris auto show

German FAZ: Against electric car frustration007925

Those who are said to be dead live longer, and this also applies to trade fairs. In October 2022, the Paris Motor Show, which traditionally alternates with the German IAA every two years, was only a shadow of its former self. Of the previously more than one million visitors, less than 400,000 remained. Apart from… Continue reading German FAZ: Against electric car frustration007925

German FAZ: “We need an agreement with China”007926

How to deal with China? This question was a constant topic at the beginning of the week at the Paris Motor Show, where BYD, Xpeng, Hongqi and other Chinese manufacturers presented themselves with growing self-confidence. The CEO of the French Renault Group, Luca De Meo, drummed up pragmatism. “We need an agreement with China,” he… Continue reading German FAZ: “We need an agreement with China”007926

German FAZ: Against the electric car frustration007924

Those who are said to be dead live longer, and this also applies to trade fairs. In October 2022, the Paris Motor Show, which traditionally alternates with the German IAA every two years, was only a shadow of its former self. Of the previously more than one million visitors, less than 400,000 remained. Apart from… Continue reading German FAZ: Against the electric car frustration007924

German FAZ: Against the electric car frustration007926

Those who are said to be dead live longer, and this also applies to trade fairs. In October 2022, the Paris Motor Show, which traditionally alternates with the German IAA every two years, was only a shadow of its former self. Of the previously more than one million visitors, less than 400,000 remained. Apart from… Continue reading German FAZ: Against the electric car frustration007926

HSG Laser Unveils New Automation Solutions and an Expanded Customer Service Network at Fabtech 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At Fabtech 2024, HSG Laser, a global leader in metal shaping equipment and automation solutions, will unveil its ambitious U.S. expansion strategy. This plan includes the launch of three advanced automation solutions, alongside enhancements to its customer service network. HSG’s latest initiatives underscore its dedication to supporting American… Continue reading HSG Laser Unveils New Automation Solutions and an Expanded Customer Service Network at Fabtech 2024

Nissan is giving Ariya owners a new charging network, access to Tesla Superchargers

/ Nissan Ariya owners can pay and charge across partnered third-party EV networks using the MyNissan app. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Electrify America is one… Continue reading Nissan is giving Ariya owners a new charging network, access to Tesla Superchargers

BMW CEO: Europe must cancel petrol engine ban to reduce reliance on China

Carmakers including BMW, VW and Renault, as well as the Italian government, have called for the CO2 targets to be loosened or delayed, fearing the impact of heavy fines because of lower-than-expected EV sales. Europe must cancel its plan to ban new fossil fuel-emitting cars from 2035 to reduce reliance on China’s battery supply chain… Continue reading BMW CEO: Europe must cancel petrol engine ban to reduce reliance on China

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

The biennial show has long been a major industry showcase, tracing its history to 1898. Auto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show, targeting everyone from luxury clients to students yet to receive their driving licenses. The biennial show has long been… Continue reading Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

BMW CEO wants Europe to do away with petrol engine ban to curb China dependence: Report 

BMW’s chief executive Oliver Zipse has said that Europe must do away with its plan to ban new fossil fuel emitting cars from 2035, to curb dependence on China’s battery supply chain, and use its technological strengths to its advantage, Reuters reported.  Zipse said at the Paris Motor Show, that the mood was veering towards… Continue reading BMW CEO wants Europe to do away with petrol engine ban to curb China dependence: Report