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Top Automotive Industry News for Week of April 23 – April 29, 2018

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week April 23, 2018 – April 29, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 6 Reasons Ford CEO Jim Hackett Decided To Deep-Six Its Sedans… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of April 23 – April 29, 2018

After Tesla Debacle, Denmark Reconsiders Electric Car Subsidies

Denmark may be open to financial incentives to buy electric cars after seeing a dramatic drop in sales of non-polluting vehicles, according to Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen. “We have tax incentives for electric cars, and you could discuss if they should be bigger. I will not exclude that,” Rasmussen said in an interview in… Continue reading After Tesla Debacle, Denmark Reconsiders Electric Car Subsidies

Volkswagen mild hybrid and natural gas engines to drastically cut CO2

The Volkswagen Group will introduce mild hybrid and natural gas engine technology to its ranges in an attempt to cut average CO2 outputs to below the upcoming 95g/km limit. At the Vienna Motor Symposium, the German company confirmed that the Mk8 VW Golf would be the first to come with a new 48V mild hybrid powertrain that’s currently… Continue reading Volkswagen mild hybrid and natural gas engines to drastically cut CO2

Porsche will build network of 500 fast chargers for its Mission E electric cars

Porsche Mission E Concept – 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show live photos Enlarge Photo Porsche is getting its dealerships on board with selling electric cars, in preparation for its upcoming Mission E electric sedan, by insisting that each of the company’s 189 U.S dealerships install fast charger with enough juice to charge the car’s big, 300-mile… Continue reading Porsche will build network of 500 fast chargers for its Mission E electric cars

Audi starts challenging year with successful first quarter

In the first quarter of 2018, the Audi Group surpassed its revenue and operating profit of the prior-year period. The operating return on sales of 8.5 percent was once again within the strategic target corridor. This year, the brand with the Four Rings will launch more new models than ever before in the company’s history,… Continue reading Audi starts challenging year with successful first quarter

Electric buses from Moia: Volkswagens latest brand may be on the streets of Hamburg from autumn

All articles and backgrounds 04/27/2018 Electric buses from Moia Volkswagens latest brand may be on the streets of Hamburg from autumn Moia The Hamburg can soon be chauffeured with new electric buses through the city. The authorities have the operation for den new car service Moia of the VW Group approved, said the transport authority… Continue reading Electric buses from Moia: Volkswagens latest brand may be on the streets of Hamburg from autumn

Automobili Lamborghini at 2018 Beijing Auto Show

Sant’Agata Bolognese/Beijing, 26 April 2018 – Automobili Lamborghini presents the complete model line-up for the first time in China at 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The Huracán Performante Spyder is making its Asian public debut, and is joined by the SUV Urus and the Aventador S Roadster, thus Lamborghini delivers an unprecedented range to the Chinese… Continue reading Automobili Lamborghini at 2018 Beijing Auto Show