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Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Brussels, 12 December 2019 – The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President. As of January 2020, Mr Manley will take over from Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, who served as ACEA President… Continue reading Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Diesel affair: Volkswagen: Doubtful approach to software updates
Dusseldorf The diesel scandal hit VW drivers with full force: several million VW-Diesel recalled the Federal Motor Transport Authority three years ago, because the vehicles did not comply with the exhaust emissions in road operation. Eleven million diesel vehicles of the EA type were affected by the exhaust gas scandal worldwide. Volkswagen said he could… Continue reading Diesel affair: Volkswagen: Doubtful approach to software updates
Porsche’s Electric Taycan Barely Clears the 200-Mile-Range Mark
Porsche has long been synonymous with the highest-performance cars money can buy. But its debut electric model is decidedly average in one very significant respect: range.
Porsche Taycan Turbo’s EPA range of 201 miles is much lower than expected
By Tony Markovich The Porsche Taycan Turbo already passed its biggest initial test. By our estimations, it drives and feels like a real Porsche and deserves the name and crest it wears (the Turbo part is a different story). But its second major test is serving as a properly usable everyday electric car, and its… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Turbo’s EPA range of 201 miles is much lower than expected
Toyota plans potential fourth EV for Europe, a battery-electric minicar
The small Toyota Aygo, launched in 2014, is the company’s only car sold in Europe without a hybrid option. When a new version of the Aygo arrives, it could leapfrog a hybrid and take on a full, battery-electric powertrain. While the plans are not certain, the motivation for an Aygo EV is clear: compliance. Johan… Continue reading Toyota plans potential fourth EV for Europe, a battery-electric minicar
@VW Group: Volkswagen passenger cars grows deliveries in November
The Volkswagen brand delivered 586,400 vehicles worldwide in November, 3.9 percent more than in November 2018. Volkswagen made further gains in market shares in a shrinking overall global market. That also applies to China, the brand’s largest single market, where Volkswagen grew deliveries by 4.0 percent despite the shrinkage in the overall Chinese market. Significant… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen passenger cars grows deliveries in November
@VW Group: ŠKODA delivers 109,000 vehicles in November
Alain Favey, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Sales and Marketing, emphasises: “Globally we are above the market level, except for China, where we are getting under the pressure due to the continuously decreasing market. Our successful product campaign has been crucial to our success: alongside our successful SUV models, the SCALA, the KAMIQ, the first two… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA delivers 109,000 vehicles in November
@VW Group: Being tested: Audi production tests exoskeletons for overhead tasks
Audi wants to further improve its employees’ ergonomics in its production facilities. For this reason, the company is currently conducting a comparative study of two exoskeletons. These external support structures are designed to help employees when they are performing overhead tasks by protecting their joints and tiring their muscles less quickly. All in all, around… Continue reading @VW Group: Being tested: Audi production tests exoskeletons for overhead tasks
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles
The Taycan turns out to be less efficient than the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-PACE. The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo version officially received an EPA range rating, but it’s quite disappointing as the range barely exceeds 200 miles (320 km), while energy consumption is through the roof. The Porsche Taycan Turbo is able to go… Continue reading 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets EPA Range Rating Of Just 201 Miles