Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
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Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch
The UK will be the main target of Genesis when the marque is launched in Europe in 2020, according to brand boss Manfred Fitzgerald. Hyundai’s luxury arm launched as a brand in its own right in 2016, focusing on US and Asian markets but with the expectation that it would eventually arrive in Europe. However,… Continue reading Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch
Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates: Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager
All articles and backgrounds 05/18/2018 VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager DPA Founder at Halberg Guss: The new owner Prevent uses the company for his long dispute with Volkswagen A new management, which raises prices in the dispute over supply contracts by… Continue reading VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates: Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager
Porsche order books temporarily closed amid WLTP changes
Porsche has temporarily closed order books for its entire range as it updates and retests each model to the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standards, which come into force in September. A spokesman told Autocar that Porsche has increased its existing stock of cars to reduce the order bottleneck this causes, but buyers wanting… Continue reading Porsche order books temporarily closed amid WLTP changes
EU Commission admonishes Germany over VW scandal
Complaint from Brussels: The European Commission criticizes the lax handling of the German government with the diesel scandal and accuses Germany of the absence of “deterrent sanctions”. Thursday, 17.05.2018 12:53 clock The EU Commission has Germany and other countries again because of the hesitant reaction to the diesel scandal Volkswagen admonished. This was reported by… Continue reading EU Commission admonishes Germany over VW scandal
European Union lists safety features mandate for 2021
Twelve new safety features are to become mandatory on cars from 2021 onwards in the EU’s latest effort to cut road deaths. Currently, road deaths stand at 26,000 per year across the EU. The aim is to reduce this to 13,000 and halve the number of serious injuries by 2030. Since 2010, fatalities on EU roads have reduced by… Continue reading European Union lists safety features mandate for 2021
BMW makes less sales, but more profit
More cars sold, but less sales: BMW felt the high euro exchange rate in the first quarter. Nevertheless, the car company was able to increase the profit slightly. BMW headquarters in Munich Friday, 05/04/2018 10:47 There were no good conditions for the start of the year BMW, The strong euro and high costs for models… Continue reading BMW makes less sales, but more profit
Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Six months after it first revealed the bold new Vantage, Aston Martin has commenced production of the most sporting model in the luxury carmaker’s series production range. With the first Vantage coming off the British brand’s Gaydon production line today, deliveries to customers will commence later this month. Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer,… Continue reading Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage