Audi is trickling down information about its upcoming all-electric e-tron quattro SUV, which is supposed to hit the market by the end of the year. Now, they’ve released images of the vehicles towing a trailer with its new e-tron Vision Gran Turismo electric race car to show it has a towing capacity. Home Solar Power In recent… Continue reading Audi shows all-electric e-tron quattro SUV’s towing capability by pulling trailer with new electric race car
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Industrial dispute in Rüsselsheim: IG Metall does not expect soon Opel collective bargaining
Soon agreement in the Opel wage dispute not in sight The plans for the German Opel locations should not be dictated unilaterally, says Gesamt-Betriebsratschef Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug. (Photo: AP) In the dispute over the future of Opel The IG Metall has responded to signals from PSA chief Carlos Tavares. The head of the district center, Jörg… Continue reading Industrial dispute in Rüsselsheim: IG Metall does not expect soon Opel collective bargaining
PSA hires Tata for the design of its low cost cars
After all, is not India the country of “frugal” innovation? According to our information, PSA has commissioned the outsourced R & D company Tata Consultancy Services to design vehicles adapted to the needs of Indian customers, or even other emerging countries – a bit like the Kwid models at Renault. Internally, these low-cost cars are… Continue reading PSA hires Tata for the design of its low cost cars
Elon Musk calls out Tesla skeptics in a tweetstorm 2 days after his confrontational earnings call
Two days after a combative earnings call found him calling out skeptics of his company, Elon Musk still isn’t done saying his piece. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter on Friday morning to once again confront his least favorite group of people: those predicting that his company’s stock will drop. Of particular scorn to Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk calls out Tesla skeptics in a tweetstorm 2 days after his confrontational earnings call
Registrations of electric vehicles and lighters up 67% in the month of April
VW emissions scandal: US charges ex-CEO with conspiracy and fraud
Volkswagen (VW) Michael Winterkorn becomes highest-ranking executive charged in ‘dieselgate’, in which VW tricked federal emissions testers Martin Winterkorn has been charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. Photograph: Michael Sohn/AP US authorities have charged Volkswagen’s former chief executive officer Martin Winterkorn with conspiracy and wire fraud in relation to the car company’s efforts to cheat… Continue reading VW emissions scandal: US charges ex-CEO with conspiracy and fraud
AAM Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
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‘We are evaluating BMW’s plug-in hybrid range to see if we can bring something to India.’
Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India, speaks to Sumantra B Barooah on the sidelines of the launch of the Mini Countryman on the enduring appeal of the Mini brand, the company’s strategy in a competitive luxury car market, evaluating hybrids for India as a result of customer demand, expanding the BMW Motorrad dealer network, exploring sourcing of… Continue reading ‘We are evaluating BMW’s plug-in hybrid range to see if we can bring something to India.’
Nissan: Nissan Group reports record April 2018 Canadian sales
April 2018 April 2017 % Change Nissan Group Total Sales (units) 12,198 11,355 +7.4% Nissan Division sales 11,457 10,335 +10.9% INFINITI sales* 741 1,020 -27.4% Mississauga, Ont. – Today, Nissan Group announced total Canadian sales of 12,198 units for April 2018, an increase of 7.4 per cent and an April record. The Nissan Division also… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan Group reports record April 2018 Canadian sales
Valeo: increasing electric cars’ driving range with smart thermal management
What’s one of the biggest deterrents to buying an electric car? A short driving range, said a 2015 survey by Queensland University in Australia. Valeo, a world expert in hybrid and all-electric vehicles solutions, has developed smart thermal management solutions that not only help maintain battery life but can globally increase an electric vehicle’s range… Continue reading Valeo: increasing electric cars’ driving range with smart thermal management