Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
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Elon Musk Ridicules Porsche for Calling Its Electric Car “Turbo”
Turbo Looks like German carmaker Porsche has hit a nerve. Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter Thursday to ridicule Porsche for calling one of the versions of its all-electric sports car “Turbo.” For the uninitiated, turbochargers are usually found in internal combustion engine vehicles, where they’re used to increase performance by pumping more compressed air… Continue reading Elon Musk Ridicules Porsche for Calling Its Electric Car “Turbo”
Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 14, 2019 Recent comments from a Volkswagen executive suggests that the German automaker is not yet ready to fully let go of diesel-powered vehicles. The comments, which were related by Sebastian Willmann, Head of Diesel Engine Development at VW, were published by the veteran carmaker in a blog post… Continue reading Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
Volkswagen Received More Than 30,000 Reservations For ID.3 1ST
More than 30,000 customers pre-booked the ID.3 1ST. The first will be delivered in mid-2020. Volkswagen announced that it finally reached its goal of 30,000 reservations for the 1ST launch edition of the ID.3. The target was to collect 30,000 by the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show and exactly that’s what was accomplished,… Continue reading Volkswagen Received More Than 30,000 Reservations For ID.3 1ST
Porsche Is in Talks to Buy Electric-Car Batteries From China
Porsche is in discussions to procure electric-car batteries from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., as global automakers widen their supplier networks to secure the key components for future vehicles.
Volkswagen: Prosecutors will soon decide on charges against VW boss Herbert Diess
Herbert dies If there is an indictment against him, it would leave more than just scratches on his person. (Photo: imago images / Sven Simon) Dusseldorf The step of the authority surprised everyone in the Volkswagen Group, And he marked the blackest hour in the history of the car manufacturer. It was the 9/18/2015, and… Continue reading Volkswagen: Prosecutors will soon decide on charges against VW boss Herbert Diess
Volkswagen to launch new e-Up with longer range, lower price
Volkswagen will launch a new version of its e-Up electric city car, with an increased range of 161 miles and a reduced base price, at the Frankfurt motor show. The new model will switch the 18.7kWh lithium ion batteries from the current model, with a range of around 118 miles, for 32.3kWh batteries. VW says they will… Continue reading Volkswagen to launch new e-Up with longer range, lower price
China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi sees sales surge from Jan-Aug
CHANGCHUN, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — Hongqi, a brand under China's leading automaker FAW Group, sold 52,000 cars from January to August this year, marking a 231-percent rise year on year, FAW Group said Thursday.
Hongqi is now selling six models including two sedans, two SUVs, an EV and a customized limousine.
The company has started to sell the Hongqi E-HS3, a pure electric sport utility vehicle model, which is priced between 225,800 yuan (around 32,000 U.S. dollars) to 265,800 yuan.
To provide better services for its customers, Hongqi has built more than 100 experience centers across the country.
Hongqi sold a total of 33,028 cars in 2018.
Hongqi, meaning “red flag,” is China's iconic sedan brand. The brand was established in 1958 and has been used as the vehicle for parades at national celebrations.
It plans to launch up to 17 new models by 2025, including new energy models and SUVs.
Established in 1953 in the northeastern city of Changchun, FAW was the first automaker in China…
Revealed: Porsche Taycan Turbo hits the road for the first time
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The new Porsche Taycan livestreaming from the IAA
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