Posted on Oct 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. After several flip-flops, the government finally decided: an amendment to the finance bill for 2021 should introduce a tax linked to the weight of vehicles weighing more than 1,800 kg. This measure, which irritates the automotive industry, aims to encourage the French to buy vehicles that are… Continue reading Auto malus: four questions about car weight
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Ather Energy announces dealer partners for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Bangalore-based smart electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has announced its dealer partners for the western region of India in Maharashtra and Gujarat. These is in addition to its earlier update confirming deliveries of the Ather 450X and opening full payments for pre-orders. The OEM says it aims to bring a premium retail experience that Ather… Continue reading Ather Energy announces dealer partners for Maharashtra and Gujarat
German Handelsblatt: Auto Industry: In the third quarter, Porsche shortens backlog on pre-crisis year
Production of the Porsche Taycan Production of the all-electric car is ramped up again, and sales figures are increasing accordingly. The top seller is the Porsche Cayenne. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart The sports car manufacturer Porsche partially made up for deficits suffered from the corona crisis in the summer. After the first three quarters of 2020,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto Industry: In the third quarter, Porsche shortens backlog on pre-crisis year
Porsche commits to Responsible Mica Initiative
German sports car manufacturer Porsche has joined the ‘Responsible Mica Initiative’ (RMI), a cross-industry coalition of international companies and non-governmental organisations campaigning for transparency and improved working conditions in mica mining. The raw material is used in numerous industrial and cosmetic products. With this announcement, Porsche becomes the second automotive brand after Daimler AG to… Continue reading Porsche commits to Responsible Mica Initiative
BMW India launches 2 Series Gran Coupe at Rs 39.30 lakh
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been launched in India, just in time for the festive season. The German marque’s first-ever, small, four-door coupé, which made its international debut just a year ago, slots in below the 3 Series sedan in the company’s portfolio. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe introductory prices start at Rs 39.30 lakh for the… Continue reading BMW India launches 2 Series Gran Coupe at Rs 39.30 lakh
World NM: FAW, Audi to produce electric vehicles in China000277
China’s leading automaker First Automotive Works (FAW) and German automaker Audi signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday on the establishment of a joint venture for production of electric vehicles based on the PPE platform. Several all-electric Audi models are to be produced for the Chinese market on the new PPE platform from 2024 onwards. Qiu… Continue reading World NM: FAW, Audi to produce electric vehicles in China000277
Ford to pair with rivals to avoid EU fines over emissions
US group joins Daimler and VW in scrambling to meet rules brought in this year Go to Source
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group invests in automation for Emden, Hanover and Chattanooga plants
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands are working flat out on the transformation to the e-mobility era and the conversion of plants to e-mobility. The Volkswagen brand has now ordered more than 1,400 robots from Japanese manufacturer FANUC for its production facilities at Chattanooga (USA) and Emden. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has ordered… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group invests in automation for Emden, Hanover and Chattanooga plants
@VW Group: Porsche joins multi-stakeholder Responsible Mica Initiative
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche joins multi-stakeholder Responsible Mica Initiative
German Manager Magazin: Audi emissions scandal: celebrity penalty for ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler – a comment000228
Today is the fifth day of negotiations in Audi-Process. And the third day in a row that the defendant Giovanni P. speaks in his defense. The Italian once headed the “Thermodynamics, OBD, Exhaust Aftertreatment” department at Audi. Now he explains in extenso how to do it Manipulation of exhaust gas values at Audi Motoren. He… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Audi emissions scandal: celebrity penalty for ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler – a comment000228