Washington — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives railed against General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Tuesday for siding with the Trump administration in a legal fight with California over gas mileage rules for the nation’s auto industry. And in testimony before a House panel Tuesday, former California Gov. Jerry Brown singled out GM,… Continue reading Decision by GM, FCA to side with Trump in mpg fight draws fire
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Volkswagen brings electric cars to Rwanda for ride-hailing service
KIGALI (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is importing a batch of electric powered Golf models into Rwanda for a local ride-hailing service, establishing a bridgehead in the country that it hopes to expand to other nations as it seeks to increase market share globally. A Volkswagen e-Golf electric car is seen charging during its launch for… Continue reading Volkswagen brings electric cars to Rwanda for ride-hailing service
Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …
Award given to Lotus for having “revolutionised and disrupted its sector” during the last year Ongoing enhancements to the brand, including new corporate identity and ‘For the Drivers’ tagline, singled out for praise Lotus CEO Phil Popham paid tribute to employees working tirelessly to take the brand to new levels of success (Hethel, UK –… Continue reading Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …
Press Releases – Sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU, alerts auto industry
Brussels, 29 October 2019 – Sales of alternatively-powered vehicles are following a highly uneven pattern across EU member states, according to new findings from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Indeed, the consumer uptake of battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric passenger cars, as well as those fuelled by natural gas or hydrogen, differs… Continue reading Press Releases – Sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU, alerts auto industry
The new ŠKODA OCTAVIA: the brand’s icon makes great strides in terms of technology and design
ŠKODA AUTO CEO, Bernhard Maier, said, “For ŠKODA, the OCTAVIA is of immense importance. That’s why we’ve totally renewed this car. The outcome is the best OCTAVIA of all time: it is even more spacious, more practical and safer than ever. Just in time for its 60th anniversary, we are taking a big step into the future with… Continue reading The new ŠKODA OCTAVIA: the brand’s icon makes great strides in terms of technology and design
Passat might soon be made in Bratislava
Volkswagen might start producing its Passat model.The supervisory board of Volkswagen is expected to meet this week to decide on whether they will work on the planned construction of the plant in Turkey.Lower Saxony owns a 20 percent share in Volkswagen and it has a great impact on the carmaker’s decision-making.
Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in safety study
(Reuters) – The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other models failing to recognize pedestrians altogether, according to a study released on Tuesday by a U.S. insurance research group. FILE PHOTO: Philip Floyd, senior engineering technician for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety… Continue reading Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in safety study
Hyundai Motor replaces head of premium Genesis brand
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Genesis is seen on its new model EQ900 at the Hyundai Motor Studio in Seoul, South Korea, January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor on Tuesday named its former North American chief, William Lee, to oversee its premium Genesis brand following the departure of Manfred Fitzgerald… Continue reading Hyundai Motor replaces head of premium Genesis brand
VW Finance Chief outlines road map for $222-billion ambition
The seven-point plan includes strengthening individual brands such as VW, Audi and Porsche, growth in China and boosting software operations. Frankfurt: Days before production starts on Volkswagen AG’s cornerstone electric vehicle, the German manufacturer is stepping up a campaign to more than double the market value and gain investor recognition for the industry’s most ambitious… Continue reading VW Finance Chief outlines road map for $222-billion ambition
Prof. Siegfried Wolf elected to the Supervisory Board of Porsche SE
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