Tag: Volvo

Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203

MADRID, Aug 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel / Vauxhall Corsa models, all manufactured in plants installed in Spain, were among the ten best-selling cars on the European market last July, according to data from Jato Dynamics collected by Europa Press . The Renault Captur, which is manufactured in Valladolid,… Continue reading Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203

@Geely: An Insider Peek at the Geely Preface

Newly released photos give a peek at the interior of future flagship To be Geely Auto’s most opulent car on release Preface to be launched Q4 of this year 2020 August 25th, Hangzhou. Geely Auto (Geely) released pictures detailing the interior of its upcoming flagship vehicle, the Geely Preface. Following the unveiling of Geely Preface… Continue reading @Geely: An Insider Peek at the Geely Preface

German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054

The very different results of the Car maker In the first half of the year, industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer “revealed hidden problems”. The car sales of the Volkswagen-Group was down 28 percent, from Toyotabuckled by 29 percent. But Volkswagen lost 415 euros per car, while Toyota 533 euros and the French Opel-Mother PPEeven made 707… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054

Exclusive: GM bets on electric Cadillacs and micro-vans to reverse China slide

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) is overhauling its Chinese line-up with a greater emphasis on electric cars and smart-driving technology to stem a slide in sales after more than two decades of growth in a country that contributes nearly a fifth of its profit. FILE PHOTO: A new Cadillac XT6 SUV of GM is… Continue reading Exclusive: GM bets on electric Cadillacs and micro-vans to reverse China slide

Car firms turning to new tech for ethical sourcing of vital EV mineral

Demand for battery-electric vehicles is set to grow rapidly in the coming years due to the need to cut emissions, driven by both government legislation and changing consumer expectations. But the move from combustion engine to electric power isn’t problem-free, given the huge amount of cobalt used in lithium ion batteries. Cobalt is a key… Continue reading Car firms turning to new tech for ethical sourcing of vital EV mineral

@Geely: Geely Automobile Holdings Announced Interim Results for the First Half of 2020

• Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Group) reports half-year revenue of RMB 36.81 billion and profit of RMB 2.29 billion.• Wholesale market share up from 6.1% to 6.5% in first half• Total sales in 2020 1H reached 530,446 units• The Group management has revised 2020 full year sales target to 1.32 million units. 2020 August 17,… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holdings Announced Interim Results for the First Half of 2020

@Geely: First look at the Geely Preface

Sports orientated sedan will reset the clock on Geely Auto performance Second vehicle to use Geely-Volvo jointly developed CMA architecture Confirmed launch for fourth quarter of 2020 August 14th 2020, Hangzhou, China. Geely Auto (Geely) today unveiled the Geely Preface, a forthcoming flagship sedan that will be based on Geely Holding Group’s award winning Compact… Continue reading @Geely: First look at the Geely Preface

VECV to acquire bus business of Volvo Group India

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a subsidiary of Eicher Motors has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement with Volvo Group India for acquisition of the bus business of Volvo Group (VGIPL) for a cash consideration of Rs 100.5 crore. The agreement entails manufacture, assembly, distribution and sale of Volvo buses in India, and other rights forming part… Continue reading VECV to acquire bus business of Volvo Group India

VW extends China market lead with new low-cost brand Jetta

HAMBURG, Germany — While most carmakers are struggling to get consumers into showrooms and opening their wallets amid worries from the coronavirus pandemic, Germany’s Volkswagen has managed in recent months to extend its lead as China’s top auto seller. Critical to this advance has been Jetta, a new entry-level brand VW launched in China last… Continue reading VW extends China market lead with new low-cost brand Jetta