Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini is converting departments of its super sports car production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese in order to produce surgical masks and protective plexiglass shields. The masks will be donated to the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Bologna to be used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Work on this solidarity initiative will… Continue reading Lamborghini begins production of surgical masks, medical shields for use in Coronavirus pandemic
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@VW Group: Increasing demand for electric mobility in Germany: Significant growth for e-up! and Passat GTE
Volkswagen is focussing on stepping up electric mobility and is significantly expanding its range of fully electric models and hybrids. Even before the launch of the new ID.3 this summer, the demand for electric mobility has considerably increased in Germany: already every second order for the up! model series is for the fully electric version,… Continue reading @VW Group: Increasing demand for electric mobility in Germany: Significant growth for e-up! and Passat GTE
@VW Group: All-new SEAT Leon: the first model of the brand to offer five different engine technologies
The all-new SEAT Leon offers five different engine technologies designed to deliver customers the right combination of vehicle and engine to match their specific needs: petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI), mild-hybrid (eTSI), plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) and compressed natural gas (TGI) In total, there are eleven different variants, with power outputs ranging from 90 PS to 204… Continue reading @VW Group: All-new SEAT Leon: the first model of the brand to offer five different engine technologies
@VW Group: SEAT posts positive financial results and faces a challenging year
Double-digit sales growth drives key financial indicators to record figures Profit after tax goes up by 17.5% and reaches 346 million euros SEAT devoted 1.259 billion euros to investments and R&D expenses (+3%) Carsten Isensee: “The 2019 results provide a solid foundation on which to build the future” Wayne Griffiths: “CUPRA will be key to… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT posts positive financial results and faces a challenging year
@VW Group: SEAT agrees on a package of measures to help contain COVID-19
Following the decision adopted by the Spanish Government to declare a state of emergency to halt the spread of COVID-19 among the population, and in view of the expected lack of components in the coming days, SEAT’s Executive Committee has agreed to implement a series of responsibility measures to help contain the virus and further… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT agrees on a package of measures to help contain COVID-19
China’s BAIC, Didi plan car leasing service amid new car sales slowdown
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) is seen during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China, April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese automaker BAIC Group and ride-hailing service provider Didi Chuxing plan to team up with other industry players to lease BAIC’s cars to customers amid concerns… Continue reading China’s BAIC, Didi plan car leasing service amid new car sales slowdown
Interview with PSA CEO Carlos Tavares – view – The KXAN 36 News
The Portuguese Carlos Tavares (61), Chairman of the Board of the French PSA group, is regarded as the Superstar of the auto industry, since he saved Citroën DS, Peugeot and Opel from delicate situations, and has his PSA group profit margins, the Champion performs. To be concentrated at the beginning of this year, the China… Continue reading Interview with PSA CEO Carlos Tavares – view – The KXAN 36 News
Nexteer Reports 2019 Financial Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today reported annual results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The Company’s 2019 financial results were impacted by various environmental challenges including lower OEM light vehicle production across all regions, led by a decline in China, a GM-UAW labor strike in North America interrupting vehicle… Continue reading Nexteer Reports 2019 Financial Results
Coronavirus: a month off for the German automobile
The first German industry is at a standstill. One after the other, the major German car manufacturers have announced the closure of their assembly lines. A high social risk maneuver in a sector on which more than 840,000 jobs depend. Initially, 200,000 people are put on compulsory leave or invited to use their “time credit”.… Continue reading Coronavirus: a month off for the German automobile
Honda bucks industry trend by removing touchscreen controls
Honda has done what no other car maker is doing, and returned to analogue controls for some functions on the new Honda Jazz. While most manufacturers are moving to touchscreen controls, identifying smartphone use as their inspiration – most recently seen in Audi’s latest A3 – Honda has decided to reintroduce heating and air conditioning… Continue reading Honda bucks industry trend by removing touchscreen controls