JCB Group has added Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong to its list of franchise partners with the acquisition of the family-owned Hidsons Group. The acquisition of the £45 million turnover (2016) Hidsons Group’s operation in North Kent was hailed as “a perfect fit, both culturally and geographically” and add a further six dealerships to the group… Continue reading JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners
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Mobility network extends: Audi on demand starts in Singapore
With its seamless and easy-to-use interface, the Audi on demand website features the actual vehicle available for booking, with its exact specification and equipment level. The Audi on demand selection in Singapore consists of the most current products from Sedans to Q-models with the latest features, including infotainment and navigation functionalities, allowing customers to experience… Continue reading Mobility network extends: Audi on demand starts in Singapore
Porsche achieves record sales in 2017, with 246,000 vehicles marketed worldwide
Posted 11/01/2018 11: 38: 34CET STUTTGART (GERMANY), 11 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The German car company Porsche, of the Volkswagen group, sold 246,375 cars worldwide in 2017, which represents an increase of 4% over the previous year and exceed the record set that year, according to data published by the company. The German manufacturer stressed… Continue reading Porsche achieves record sales in 2017, with 246,000 vehicles marketed worldwide
Ford sued in federal court over claims of diesel emissions cheating
CLOSE Pushing the price boundaries again, Ford debuted the 2018 F-Series Super Duty Limited pickup truck Thursday at the State Fair of Texas that inches the once-humble haulers closer to the $100,000 mark. USA TODAY Ford Motor Co. is being sued over allegations that it cheated on diesel emissions testing.(Photo: Ford Motor Company) Super Duty… Continue reading Ford sued in federal court over claims of diesel emissions cheating
Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged
Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests, drivers claimed in a lawsuit, adding to the tally of carmakers linked to diesel-cheating allegations worldwide that started in 2015 with Volkswagen AG. Ford’s F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel pickups, a slice of the top-selling F-Series, are spewing emissions as much… Continue reading Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged
German union IG Metall to step up strike action ahead of wage talks
By Maria Sheahan FRANKFURT, – Powerful German union IG Metall said it would step up industrial action ahead of a round of negotiations with employers as it pushes for higher wages and the right to shorter hours for 3.9 million German workers. “We have started with warning strikes and will widen them in the coming… Continue reading German union IG Metall to step up strike action ahead of wage talks
Ford lays out grand vision for a self-driving car future
LAS VEGAS — Ford CEO Jim Hackett offered an ambitious vision for the automaker’s self-driving vehicle business strategy Tuesday, depicting a future that will be as much as about networks of cars and traffic signals as any particular models. Ford CEO James Hackett smiles while getting ready for an interview next to a self-driving delivery… Continue reading Ford lays out grand vision for a self-driving car future
2018 CES: ADAS Partnerships and Products Propel the Drive Toward Full Autonomy
Speaking on the topic of autonomous driving today at CES 2018, Mobileye CEO Professor Amnon Shashua explained that millions of cars hitting the streets this year, simply equipped with a front-facing camera and Mobileye’s new fourth-generation EyeQ® system-on-chip, will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future. These cars from BMW, Nissan… Continue reading 2018 CES: ADAS Partnerships and Products Propel the Drive Toward Full Autonomy
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ŠKODA AUTO expands its development centre and puts new gearbox test stands into operation › ŠKODA AUTO is taking on more responsibility for development and testing within Volkswagen Group › Two new gearbox test stands expand the engine centre’s gearbox development department in Mladá Boleslav, which was opened in 2014 › Since 2011, the Czech… Continue reading ŠKODA Media Portal
SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees
2017 was a very positive year for job creation at SEAT. In the past 12 months, the SEAT Group workforce has grown by a total of 185 employees, mainly for the production lines at the Martorell factory and for strategic projects related with car connectivity and the company’s digitisation, as well as for the large… Continue reading SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees