Daimler doubts to be able to meet CO2 emission ceilings by 2021

It’s hard for Daimler to get involved. The German manufacturer can not guarantee that it will respect the European ceilings of CO2 emissions in 2021, estimated this Monday in Detroit its CEO, Dieter Zetsche, during a round table with journalists. “I can not say that I guarantee that we will be compliant in 2021,” he… Continue reading Daimler doubts to be able to meet CO2 emission ceilings by 2021

Cadillac Reprises Role as GM’s Chosen Brand for High-Tech Entrée

As Cadillac begins what could be its best-ever global sales year, the brand is also going to reclaim its historic role as General Motors Co.’s high-tech line. Powered by rapid growth in China, GM believes the brand is now a good place to debut new electric and even self-driving vehicles starting in the next decade,… Continue reading Cadillac Reprises Role as GM’s Chosen Brand for High-Tech Entrée

Ferrari SUV must look and drive like a Ferrari, says Marchionne

Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has reconfirmed his plans to build a Ferrari SUV – but reassured fans it will not dilute the brand’s DNA. The colourful CEO initially indicated his intention to build an SUV – or FUV (Ferrari Utility Vehicle) in November 2017 and has since seen Lamborghini enter the market by launching… Continue reading Ferrari SUV must look and drive like a Ferrari, says Marchionne

Renault beats its third consecutive sales record

Renault and its Nissan and Mitsubishi partners will they be able to claim first step of the podium of automakers in 2017 ? It will be necessary to wait for the commercial results of the other actors, at the beginning of February, to know it, but the French manufacturer will in any case largely made… Continue reading Renault beats its third consecutive sales record

U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. automakers are unveiling new diesel pickup trucks even as diesel sales have fallen sharply since Volkswagen AG’s 2015 diesel emissions scandal. General Motors Co said at the Detroit auto show it would offer a diesel 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and now offers diesel versions of its Equinox, Cruze,… Continue reading U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal

New acquisition for D’Ieteren

Distribution By Tanguy Merrien, the 15/01/2018 The Belgian distribution group takes over the Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands. The D’Ieteren group is developing in the Volkswagen group brands. Indeed, the Belgian operator takes over the entire Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Utilities and Skoda brands between Mechelen… Continue reading New acquisition for D’Ieteren

Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show

At the Detroit auto show, carmakers like to drive fatter: once again, freshly renovated pickup models and SUVs are in the limelight. Mercedes skillfully plays the fat-baking game, VW relies on a sedan new edition. In electric cars, a US-traditional manufacturer is listening – with an announcement. Chevrolet Silverado: 4 inches longer, up to 200… Continue reading Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show

Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today introduced Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, one of the most advanced, holistic, integrative approaches to design and manufacturing systems ever seen in the auto industry. The system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture. For customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while… Continue reading Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design

VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta

China has given VW a record year, sales in the US are finally picking up again. The group wants to finally make the leap into the mass market – and announced billions of investments. VW North America boss Hinrick Woebcken (left in picture) and board member Herbert Diess in Detroit Monday, 15.01.2018 10:49 clock After… Continue reading VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta

Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States

Après les nouvelles usines de Chattanooga (Tennessee pour Volkswagen) et Fairfax (Kansas pour General Motors), Plastic Omnium lance la construction de deux usines supplémentaires aux Etats-Unis. L’usine de Greer (Caroline du Sud) en construction est destinée à livrer toutes les grandes pièces peintes de carrosserie extérieure des BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 et des futurs… Continue reading Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States