Volkswagen‘s next ID production model, the ID 4 crossover, will be revealed at New York motor show in April. The new EV will retain many of the same exterior themes as the ID Crozz concept car, which was first shown in 2017. The electric crossover-style SUV will be an important part of the VW ID… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 4 SUV to be revealed at New York motor show
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Car maker: Opel is now also saving on design – and cutting 40 percent of jobs in the division
Opel Sketch The carmaker is thinning out its design division. (Photo: Opel) Munich Opel has been part of the French carmaker since 2017 PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS), but the brand with the flash emphasizes its independence at every opportunity. “In Rüsselsheim, all future Opel-Models designed and developed, “stated Opel boss Michael Lohscheller at an event… Continue reading Car maker: Opel is now also saving on design – and cutting 40 percent of jobs in the division
Hyundai Aura may fly high with a firm footing
NEW DELHI: Hyundai is pinning its hopes on Aura to reclaim apex position in the compact sedan segment. The upcoming Hyundai offering – Aura – is backed by a segment-first 1.2-litre, BS-VI compliant, Ecotorq diesel engine. At a time, when carmakers are taking their foot off the small displacement diesel powertrains, Hyundai believes a third… Continue reading Hyundai Aura may fly high with a firm footing
Diesel scandal: VW and consumer advocates are already haggling over the compensation of 400,000 customers
Volkswagen logo 400,000 customers can now hope for compensation. (Photo: AFP) Dusseldorf Volkswagen and the consumer association Discussions about an extrajudicial solution to the diesel dispute began. As the Handelsblatt learned from informed circles, there have already been several dates in which the parties to the dispute exchanged their arguments. A comparison would see the… Continue reading Diesel scandal: VW and consumer advocates are already haggling over the compensation of 400,000 customers
Press Releases – Natural and renewable gas: Joint call to accelerate the deployment of refuelling infrastructure
Brussels, 21 January 2020 – The European Biogas Association (EBA), the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are calling on EU policy makers to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure to deliver natural gas and renewable gas/biomethane across the European Union. Europe needs to trigger a successful… Continue reading Press Releases – Natural and renewable gas: Joint call to accelerate the deployment of refuelling infrastructure
Silvercar, Inc. bolsters mobility strategy with new key executives
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive mobility solutions company Silvercar, Inc. is looking toward the future and continued growth with the appointments of three new executives including Jefferson Macks, CFO, Kerry McGowne, EVP of Corporate Communications and Brand and Nathan Yang, VP of Product. The new members of the executive leadership team are a… Continue reading Silvercar, Inc. bolsters mobility strategy with new key executives
The 115th anniversary of the Automobile Club of Italy in Turin
01/21/2020 The Motorists Club pays tribute to motor enthusiasts with free access to the exhibition “The history of the ACI is the history of the car”, scheduled at Mauto from 24 to 26 January. The Automobile Club of Italy turns 115 and pays homage to the city of Turin, where it was founded in 1905,… Continue reading The 115th anniversary of the Automobile Club of Italy in Turin
Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)
The biggest surprise at CES 2020, at least for us, wasn’t some game-changing foldable smartphone or a robot that can wash the dishes for you. Instead Sony, a company that’s famous for making consumer electronics like the PlayStation and Walkman, and for starting the mirrorless DSLR trend, announced a car. It’s a battery-electric vehicle called… Continue reading Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)
Blog Welcome to Lordstown Motors
Steve Burns | Dec 19, 2019 Welcome to the first post of the Lordstown Motors CEO blog. I thought this might be a great way to keep you up to date on our firm, our mission, and our vehicle(s). We are very excited about the work we are doing and appreciate your interest and your… Continue reading Blog Welcome to Lordstown Motors
Self-drive rental platform Zoomcar raises $30m from Sony fund, others
The Sony Innovation Fund was set up by Japanese technology giant Sony in June 2019 in partnership with Daiwa Capital Holdings to invest in growth-stage technology companies. Zoomcar plans to deploy the capital for growth, to improve its technology and data science infrastructure, besides upgrading its IoT capability that is currently being used for its… Continue reading Self-drive rental platform Zoomcar raises $30m from Sony fund, others