In an armchair. Faurecia is “proud” to announce on Wednesday the signing of the largest contract in its history. The PSA-controlled automotive supplier sold six million car seats at once to German BMW. In the coming years, the French group will manufacture, assemble and deliver just-in-time complete seats or seating structures that will integrate into… Continue reading Faurecia signs the biggest contract in its history
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US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW
BMW is suspected, like Volkswagen had manipulated the emission control of vehicles. In the US, customers have now teamed up to sue the group. BMW world in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 09:49 clock As the sixth automaker threatens now synonymous BMW a US lawsuit for a possible exhaust gas fraud in diesel cars. US customers accuse… Continue reading US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW
More than just scratches in the paint
After VW and Daimler is now BMW in the US because of the exhaust gas scandal in court. If the plaintiffs get law, that could cost the Munich Dax Group hundreds of millions – and the good image. BMW headquarters in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 20:57 clock Little time? At the end of the text there… Continue reading More than just scratches in the paint
According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud
All articles and backgrounds 03/28/2018 According to VW and Daimler US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud BMW BMW X5: Vehicles of this type are suspected in the US to have been sold under false environmental promises BMW is now facing legal problems in the United States on suspicion of fraud in exhaust… Continue reading According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud
Cadillac XT4 compact SUV debuts at New York auto show
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Cadillac’s new XT4 crossover. (Photo: GM) New York — Cadillac is making a late entry to the compact SUV market with the debut of the sporty XT4 crossover. The XT4, which debuted Tuesday at Cadillac’s headquarters in Manhattan, is a much-needed entry for the brand in the… Continue reading Cadillac XT4 compact SUV debuts at New York auto show
Lincoln looks to SUVs for salvation as sedan sales stall
Just two years after Ford Motor Co. bet the revival of its Lincoln luxury line on the return of the Continental sedan, it’s reversing course and going all in on sport utility vehicles instead. Despite its retro Rat Pack allusions and elegant evocation of Bentley styling, the Continental didn’t sell as expected. Sales are down… Continue reading Lincoln looks to SUVs for salvation as sedan sales stall
BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating
BMW AG joined the growing list of carmakers sued by U.S. drivers for installing software designed to cheat diesel-emissions tests. Drivers of “tens of thousands” of X5 and 335D model diesel cars built between 2009 and 2011 sued BMW and its technology supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, alleging they installed algorithms designed to manipulate testing systems,… Continue reading BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating
Porsche plans to profit from charging, says Tesla Supercharger model is not sustainable
When Tesla introduced its Supercharger network, not only was it the most powerful charging system available, but it was free for Tesla drivers. Free charging was a sort of teaser offer to overcome new buyers’ range anxiety, and Tesla later added fees. However, the company aims to keep the cost of charging below that of… Continue reading Porsche plans to profit from charging, says Tesla Supercharger model is not sustainable
Lincoln to launch ‘next chapter’ at NY show
Lincoln — like Ford’s Blue Oval — is in the midst of a lineup refresh. (Photo: Lincoln) Lincoln Motor Co. uses the New York auto show as its megaphone, and this year won’t be any different. The luxury automaker’s future is going to look a lot like what was outlined in the Ford Motor’s two-year… Continue reading Lincoln to launch ‘next chapter’ at NY show
Bentley is the latest luxury car maker committing to EVs
Denis Balibouse / Reuters Just a few weeks after Bentley unveiled its first all-electric concept convertible, a lead designer confirmed that the car company known for its gas-guzzling vehicles could start making electric cars fairly soon. Bentley is just the latest in a long line of car makers planning to go electric, of course, with… Continue reading Bentley is the latest luxury car maker committing to EVs