Ford’s first electric van is built in Cologne

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TRATON GROUP and Solera launch strategic partnership to shape the digital world in transportation and logistics

Today, at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany, TRATON AG (“TRATON”) and Solera Holdings, Inc. (“Solera”) announced a strategic partnership aimed to shape the future digital landscape of global transportation and logistics. This collaboration includes fleet management, driver services and digital sales solutions for participants in the global commercial vehicle ecosystem. The decision to… Continue reading TRATON GROUP and Solera launch strategic partnership to shape the digital world in transportation and logistics

Seat to launch two electric models by 2020

Seat will launch two electric models within the next three years, including one bespoke machine built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB decided electric architecture. Speaking at the launch of the Tarraco SUV, which completes the first wave of the firm’s model offensive, the firm’s technical boss, Matthias Rabe, said that Seat is set to introduce… Continue reading Seat to launch two electric models by 2020

Leading the Charge to an Electric Future: Audi Unveils E-Tron SUV

Some companies ride the current of innovation. Others lead the charge into new technologies. Amid a crowd of 1,600 reporters and guests in the San Francisco Bay Area, NVIDIA partner Audi unveiled its latest trailblazing vehicle: the e-tron SUV, built to accelerate the age of electric powertrains. The automaker’s first all-electric vehicle has a stunning… Continue reading Leading the Charge to an Electric Future: Audi Unveils E-Tron SUV

UPDATE 1-Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla’s backyard, with assist from Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – German luxury car brand Audi on Monday staged the global launch of a new electric sport utility vehicle on the home turf of rival Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), and highlighted a deal with Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) to make recharging its forthcoming e-tron models easier. The Audi e-tron midsize SUV will be offered… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla’s backyard, with assist from Amazon

What’s up with Opel?

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Audi partners with Amazon and Electrify America to help kickstart its EV ecosystem

Audi is partnering with e-commerce giant Amazon and VW Group unit Electrify America as the automaker prepares to deliver its first all-electric SUV to U.S. dealerships next year. The Audi e-tron, which was unveiled Monday night in San Francisco, kicks off the German automaker’s electric vehicle ambitions. The e-tron is the first of three battery-electric… Continue reading Audi partners with Amazon and Electrify America to help kickstart its EV ecosystem