Do everything, even play the hawkers, to save the Diesel soldier. Bosch says it has found a quick fix for drastically reducing nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines – a fuel that theoretically emits 15 to 20 percent less CO2 than gasoline. Engineers of the German equipment manufacturer, a major player in diesel, have found… Continue reading Bosch defends tooth and nail diesel
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Automesse Peking: So ran the first big appearance of the new VW boss Diess
One last bite into the chocolate bar and a sip of water. Herbert Diess gets ready for his first big appearance as CEO of Volkswagen, Then he is called to the stage in the old industrial hall in the East of Beijing, and his presentation is about to start. Chance wants it this way: Herbert… Continue reading Automesse Peking: So ran the first big appearance of the new VW boss Diess
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Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue
BMW will export from China a 100% electric SUV
In the electric, BMW put on China. And for good reason, according to its local partner, Brilliance China Automotive, the German manufacturer of luxury cars plans to produce, in 2020 its first 100% electric SUV, in their joint venture in Shenyang (Northeast). Above all, this vehicle, called “iX3”, will be sold worldwide, including North America.… Continue reading BMW will export from China a 100% electric SUV
Honda’s Everus brand arrives with new EV concept
Honda has become the latest car maker to launch an electric brand through China with the Everus EV concept. Although simply a demonstration of what’s to come, it publicises a project that Honda and its Chinese venture partner, GAC, have been working on. The first model to come from the new brand will take influence… Continue reading Honda’s Everus brand arrives with new EV concept
Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
Volkswagen has launched a new electric car brand for China called SOL with the reveal of its first model, the E20X. On show in Beijing, the SUV is the first car to come from a new brand that has been born out of VW’s Chinese venture, Jianghuai Volkswagen automotive. The E20X is due on sale in China… Continue reading Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
This year will, in all likelihood, see a road-legal production car (perhaps more than one) attempt to hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes, completely and utterly. Still, you have to admit that, however daft, it’s a pretty remarkable target for cars that are road-legal and more than wild one-offs. It wasn’t so long… Continue reading ‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
After diesel raid: Porsche wants to prevent sighting of the documents
Searches at Porsche In mid-April, police carry files taken from a Porsche building in Stuttgart. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Porsche wants to prevent after the diesel raid last week that investigators sift through the seized documents. That said a spokesman for the Stuttgart prosecutor on Wednesday. Earlier, the “Stuttgarter Nachrichten” reported on it. Porsche have… Continue reading After diesel raid: Porsche wants to prevent sighting of the documents
Exhaust gas raid worried sports car manufacturer: Investigators are not allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files
All articles and backgrounds 04/25/2018 Exhaust gas raid worried sports car builders investigators should not be allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files DPA Raid on Porsche on 18.04.2018 Porsche defends itself against the consequences of the diesel raid in the past week. The car maker Porsche prevent investigators sifting through the seized documents. That said… Continue reading Exhaust gas raid worried sports car manufacturer: Investigators are not allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files