Kumar Galhotra (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) The latest executive shift within Ford Motor Co. came Thursday as industry experts and Wall Street wait for the Blue Oval to prove it has a plan to drive growth and fund an uncertain future — and whether the right team is in place to execute that plan. Ford… Continue reading Ford shifts more execs as demand for a plan grows
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Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm
Over the past three years, Daimler AG has surpassed BMW AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi to seize the crown of world’s largest luxury carmaker. Daimler der König CEO Dieter Zetsche has helped make Daimler the world’s biggest luxury carmaker Source: Company filings But CEO Dieter Zetsche has one distinct disadvantage to his German peers: the… Continue reading Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm
Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service
Volvo If you’re interested in a car subscription from Volvo, but you’re not a fan of SUVs, the Swedish automaker just announced that its new V60 wagon will be available with the service called Car by Volvo. Gallery: Volvo V60 Wagon | 11 Photos 11 +7 Care by Volvo is a bit like a lease… Continue reading Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family… Continue reading Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV
Volvo Cars today launched its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40, the company’s first entry into the compact SUV segment. The new powertrain is the first three-cylinder engine in the company’s 91-year history. The all-new 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo’s four-cylinder Drive-E engines. The… Continue reading Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV
Next-level driverless cars: how to solve the problem of humans falling asleep
Self-driving cars Next-level driverless cars: how to solve the problem of humans falling asleep Next wave of development will see drivers only expected to intervene when the car requests it, say researchers Studies have shown that drivers can fail to spot when systems reach their limits and can have trouble retaking control of the vehicle,… Continue reading Next-level driverless cars: how to solve the problem of humans falling asleep
PROTON CLARIFIES STATEMENT BY PEKEMA
PRESS PROTON CLARIFIES STATEMENT BY PEKEMA Posted on Feb 13, 2018 Subang Jaya, 12 February 2018– PROTON would like to respond to the article entitled, Pengedar Bumiputera Proton Tertekan that was published on 11 February 2018 by Utusan Malaysia. We would firstly like to thank PEKEMA and its members for highlighting issues faced by its… Continue reading PROTON CLARIFIES STATEMENT BY PEKEMA
Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France
Reverse. CO2 emissions from new cars registered in France went up again last year, a first since 1995. In 2017, the average was 111 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometer and per vehicle, against 110 grams in 2016, according to data compiled by AAA Data. The biggest emitter is General Motors, with 270 grams.… Continue reading Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has reported a strong 27.7 per cent increase in operating profit in 2017, earning a record SEK14.1 billion compared to SEK11.0 billion in 2016, driven by global sales of 571,577 cars. Net revenue for the period… Continue reading Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017
China’s Geely takes 3pc stake in Daimler with an eye on electric car venture with Mercedes parent
Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has reportedly spent US$3 billion for a stake of just under 3 per cent in German carmaker Daimler as it aims to become a global player. The shares, which were bought on the secondary market according to Reuters, provides further evidence that Geely, controlled by billionaire Li Shufu, is… Continue reading China’s Geely takes 3pc stake in Daimler with an eye on electric car venture with Mercedes parent