Brussels, 5 June 2018 – One month before key votes on future CO2 targets for cars in the European Parliament, and a few weeks before discussions amongst EU environment ministers, members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have re-iterated their commitment to decarbonisation, as well as their concerns about the consequences of a poorly-managed… Continue reading Press Releases – Post-2020 CO2 targets: Cars must be affordable and rechargeable, auto industry says
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The new face of the Q family: the Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 combines the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé with the practical versatility of a large SUV. Richly equipped, comprehensively connected and tough enough for off-road duty, it is a confident companion for business and leisure. The Audi Q8 launches on the European market in the third quarter of 2018. read on
Audi Q8 SUV: Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 rival launched
The new Audi Q8 will give the Range Rover Sport its sternest challenge yet as the battle for sales of style-led premium SUVs hits new levels of intensity amid unprecedented — and still growing — global demand. Priced from an estimated £65,000 and powered by a choice of 3.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, the Q8… Continue reading Audi Q8 SUV: Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 rival launched
Fraunhofer comparison confirms danger for location Germany: So many jobs bring electric motors, gasoline or diesel
All articles and backgrounds 06/05/2018 Fraunhofer comparison confirms danger for location Germany So many jobs bring electric motors, gasoline or diesel Germany’s flagship industry has to deal with the ugly word “structural change”. What is reminiscent of coal, steel and shipyards, is also the car industry in the future, if electric mobility prevails as expected.… Continue reading Fraunhofer comparison confirms danger for location Germany: So many jobs bring electric motors, gasoline or diesel
Twitter poll results: More electric cars get charged at work than at public chargers
Electrify America 350 kw chargers at Home Depot in Chicopee, Mass. Enlarge Photo Electric-car charging is going through a growth spurt. Volkswagen is spending big money through Electrify America to set up high-speed charging stations, as a result of the settlement terms of the Dieselgate emissions cheating scandal. Northeastern states are banding together to coordinate… Continue reading Twitter poll results: More electric cars get charged at work than at public chargers
Why Subaru Is Happy to Be Last in Electric Race
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Subaru owners are a green bunch. They tend to bike, camp and kayak more than other drivers and inordinately live in the parts of the U.S. with the toughest emissions mandates. The company plays to this ecological image by producing more than 1 million vehicles each year without sending any waste to landfills. Yet the Subaru… Continue reading Why Subaru Is Happy to Be Last in Electric Race
Porsche Consulting: The audio manufacturer makes tradition its strategy
For music lovers with a fine ear, the brand name Burmester stands for high fidelity – in the classical sense.
Volkswagen launches European marketing campaign for new Touareg1
News Press Release News Brand Wolfsburg, 05 June 2018 Volkswagen launches European marketing campaign for new Touareg1 Volkswagen is taking the next step towards the market launch of the new Touareg. Since June 1, a 360° campaign including TV, printed media and social media channels is to be launched in Germany. …more 1) Touareg… Continue reading Volkswagen launches European marketing campaign for new Touareg1
The road to perfection
Whether in extreme climates across the world or travelling between Weissach and Ludwigsburg: new Porsche vehicles cover many millions of kilometres before production starts. The newsroom accompanied the Quality/Testing Department on the job.
Peugeot Maker Halts Iran Expansion, Yielding to US Sanctions
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE PSA Group, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, has suspended its push into Iran, becoming the latest major European company to pull back after the U.S. canceled a nuclear accord with the Islamic republic. The French automaker has begun closing down its joint ventures with Iranian carmakers Iran… Continue reading Peugeot Maker Halts Iran Expansion, Yielding to US Sanctions