LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE European plans to tackle vehicle emissions that cause climate change are at risk of coming undone, sending manufacturers like Daimler AG back to the drawing board to avoid potential fines. A series of events over the past weeks have highlighted the region’s struggle to contain greenhouse gases and air… Continue reading Europe’s Rising Car Emissions Box BMW, Daimler Into Tight Corner
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Simba in talks with four major car makers about assembly in Kenya
Nairobi — Simba Corporation, a closely held Kenyan company, is in talks with four vehicle makers, including France’s Renault, about assembling their vehicles in East Africa’s biggest economy. The manufacturers are looking to tap demand in an industry that’s expected to grow 15% this year, CEO Adil Popat said in an interview in the capital,… Continue reading Simba in talks with four major car makers about assembly in Kenya
German carmakers hit by report Trump threatens to drive them off US streets
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A report that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to pursue German carmakers until there are no Mercedes-Benz rolling down New York’s Fifth Avenue dented shares in the luxury car manufacturers on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump look on as he welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In in the Oval… Continue reading German carmakers hit by report Trump threatens to drive them off US streets
Uber is in talks to add Waymo’s self-driving cars to its network, CEO says
Uber is in discussions with Alphabet’s Waymo to add the latter’s self-driving cars to its platform, Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said Wednesday. Speaking at the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Khosrowshahi said that Uber’s relationship with Alphabet-owned Google was improving and that Uber was “having discussions” with Waymo. “You build relationships slowly but… Continue reading Uber is in talks to add Waymo’s self-driving cars to its network, CEO says
Quote reached by 86 percent: VW meets “Dieselgate” preferences prematurely
All articles and backgrounds 05/31/2018 Quote of 86 percent achieved VW meets “Dieselgate” specifications prematurely DPA Everything shines again at VW in the US? Still quite, but most vehicles affected by the diesel scandal VW has withdrawn from the US or solved the problem with new software Volkswagen has its specifications for the compensation program… Continue reading Quote reached by 86 percent: VW meets “Dieselgate” preferences prematurely
Audi E-tron: aero-focused SUV to use world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors
Audi has confirmed that the upcoming E-tron will be available with the world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors, helping to reduce the car’s aerodynamic drag coefficient to just 0.28. The optional cameras replace conventional door mirrors with much smaller cameras, which project digital images onto screens located inside the car on the leading edge between the doors and dashboard. These more compact exterior cameras combine with active… Continue reading Audi E-tron: aero-focused SUV to use world’s first ‘virtual’ exterior mirrors
Porsche reduces repair time thanks to augmented reality
Porsche Cars North America will launch “Tech Live Look” to its 189 dealers in the United States this week. It is an augmented reality system that connects the technicians of dealers with experts in the headquarters of the brand through smart glasses for a live interaction that can shorten the service resolution times by up… Continue reading Porsche reduces repair time thanks to augmented reality
ParkMobile Adds Key Executives to its Leadership Team
ATLANTA, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — ParkMobile, LLC, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the US, announced today the appointment of new executive to its leadership team. ParkMobile lets you reserve parking spaces ahead of time. So you can drive directly to a conveniently located garage and have a guaranteed spot waiting… Continue reading ParkMobile Adds Key Executives to its Leadership Team
Grammer major shareholder demands more money: Chinese offer for Grammer – in the view of the Hastors but too little
All articles and backgrounds 05/30/2018 Grammer major shareholder demands more money Chinese people offer for Grammer – in the opinion of the Hastors but too little DPA Production of car seats at car supplier Grammer in Kümmersbruck (Bavaria) Chinese major shareholder Ningbo Jifeng offers € 60 per Grammer share. For the second major shareholder Cascade… Continue reading Grammer major shareholder demands more money: Chinese offer for Grammer – in the view of the Hastors but too little
Prevent wants to increase prices tenfold, VW wants to quit: In the dispute between VW and supplier Rambo Prevent court sees no reason to hurry
All articles and backgrounds 05/30/2018 Prevent wants to increase prices tenfold, VW wants to quit In the dispute between VW and supplier Rambo Prevent court sees no reason to hurry DPA Prevent: Prices for VW increased tenfold, termination not accepted In the dispute over terminated contracts between Volkswagen and a supplier of the Prevent Group,… Continue reading Prevent wants to increase prices tenfold, VW wants to quit: In the dispute between VW and supplier Rambo Prevent court sees no reason to hurry