All mainstream models to be electrified in Europe quicker than previously anticipated. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda announced a new global “e:Technology” brand for all its electrified products (cars, motorcycles and power product ranges). In this way, the Japanese company follows other manufacturers, which also announced some kind of subbrand (like Volkswagen ID.,… Continue reading Honda Launches e:Technology Brand: Announces Accelerated EV Strategy
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ŠKODA releases design sketches of new KAMIQ GT SUV coupé for China
The exterior sketch of the new ŠKODA KAMIQ GT highlights its sporty and powerful appearance with a distinctive front and an elegant, flowing roofline. This gently slopes down towards the rear, culminating in a rear spoiler. Its expressive lines are especially tailored to the taste of young Chinese customers. The design is the result of… Continue reading ŠKODA releases design sketches of new KAMIQ GT SUV coupé for China
To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
TOKYO (Reuters) – As global automakers race to put long-range electric vehicles on highways amid stricter emission laws, Japanese rivals are taking a niche approach and steering towards cheaper, pint-sized runabouts to make costly battery technology more accessible. FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October… Continue reading To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
MAHLE bets on India’s e-mobility drive, hikes stake to 90% in JV – Autocar Professional
With an aim to benefit from India’s drive towards electric mobility, Germany headquartered MAHLE Group has increased its equity stake in its Coimbatore-based joint venture (JV), MAHLE Letrika Roots India to 90 percent from 50 percent earlier. Furthering up its ante in the EV segment, the company last month signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu… Continue reading MAHLE bets on India’s e-mobility drive, hikes stake to 90% in JV – Autocar Professional
The Bizzarrini 5300 GT Is One of the Most Beautiful Race Cars in the World – Automobile
Double Z, double R—there may not be a more romantic-sounding historical automotive marque than Bizzarrini, so it’s a damn good thing the hundred or so cars the Italian automaker produced in the 1960s are as stupendously dramatic as the name. Despite the brand’s relative obscurity, the name sticks with you. Sometime during my childhood, my… Continue reading The Bizzarrini 5300 GT Is One of the Most Beautiful Race Cars in the World – Automobile
U.S. EPA chief hints vehicle CO2 limits will tighten
DETROIT (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s chief environmental regulator said on Tuesday final U.S. vehicle carbon dioxide standards due out later this year could be more restrictive than current rules enacted by the Obama administration because they will eliminate certain loopholes. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler testifies before a House… Continue reading U.S. EPA chief hints vehicle CO2 limits will tighten
Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform provider for shared mobility operators, today announced it has been selected by Penske Dash as the technology partner for Penske Dash carsharing. The Ridecell platform used by Penske Dash provides a complete solution for their carsharing service of Volkswagen Jetta cars, launching this… Continue reading Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will decide early next year whether to roll out its new ride-hailing business in Ghana, where the German automaker will soon begin assembling cars, the head of the company’s African division said. FILE PHOTO: A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
VW says it is not scouting alternative locations to Turkey plant
Earlier this month, the German carmaker said it had postponed a decision to build a car plant in Turkey FRANKFURT- Volkswagen is not scouting for alternative locations as it evaluates plans to build a new car factory in Turkey, Andreas Tostmann, VW’s production chief, told journalists in a call on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the… Continue reading VW says it is not scouting alternative locations to Turkey plant
Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda
Production of the E-Golf in Dresden Volkswagen wants to promote electromobility in Africa with a pilot project. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali will soon drive 50 e-Golf. (Photo: AP) Johannesburg wants to pilot a project Volkswagen in e-mobility in Africa Set accents. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali 50 E-Golf will soon be driving, announced the CEO of… Continue reading Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda