The auto industry is undergoing the most upheaval since the advent of Henry Ford’s assembly line. The changes were as evident as the meteor and sonic boom that rattled the frigid city of Detroit this week. The rise of autonomy and electrification and an exodus by Detroit’s hometown automakers from car segments loomed large at… Continue reading Dumped Cars, EV Dreams: What We Learned at the Detroit Auto Show
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Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings
Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings – volkswagen-media-services.com The photographic and video material available on the Volkswagen Media Services version open to the general public may only be used citing the source indicated by Volkswagen. Downloading this photographic and video material is only permitted if the content is not… Continue reading Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings
Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of more than 7,000 square meters
Published 1/18/2018 11: 31: 02CET MADRID, Jan. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The German automotive company Audi has opened its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia in Spain, which has a total area of more than 7,000 square meters and offers customers innovative services and advanced technology. The company pointed out that the Audi Terminal concept is… Continue reading Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of more than 7,000 square meters
Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription
CarPlay is only available for a monthly fee (Image: BMW) BMW demands for the Carplay supportthat customers buy a navigation system and complete a paid subscription to use Apple’s mobile interface. Carplay displays important information of selected iOS apps on the internal vehicle display. In addition, motorists can use Siri to call someone, listen to… Continue reading Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription
France’s PSA Group to offer 40 electric vehicles by 2025
CLOSE Lamborghini unveils the 2019 Lamborghini Urus SUV at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press PSA Peugeot Citroen Chief Executive Carlos Tavares arrives to deliver his speech during the presentation of the company’s 2016 full year results, in Paris, Thursday, Feb.23, 2017. (Photo: Christophe… Continue reading France’s PSA Group to offer 40 electric vehicles by 2025
BMW Ranks First, Subaru Rated Worst in Survey by Climate Lobby
As automakers pour billions of dollars into preparing for electric vehicles and stricter emission controls, among other changes in the industry, an environmental lobby has handed out progress reports. The Carbon Disclosure Project ranked responses from 16 manufacturers on three main issues: Progress towards meeting emissions standards Strategies on using self-driving technology and renewable energies Management incentives… Continue reading BMW Ranks First, Subaru Rated Worst in Survey by Climate Lobby
Mazda Says Improved Gasoline Cars Cut Need for Electric Vehicles
Mazda Motor Corp., running counter to the industry’s shift toward electric vehicles, says rapid improvements in conventional-engine technology mean non-gasoline cars won’t be needed on a mass scale to solve pollution woes. The automaker says electric cars may be more polluting than vehicles with internal combustion engines if the electric power isn’t from a clean… Continue reading Mazda Says Improved Gasoline Cars Cut Need for Electric Vehicles
Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA)(7201.T) is to pursue plans to create separate strategy and operations leadership roles, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday in a sign he may pull back as boss of the French carmaker. Ghosn, who heads of the Renault-Nissan alliance that also includes Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), had already stepped back from… Continue reading Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault