Fiat Introduces All-Electric E-Ducato Van

E-Ducato, the new model from Fiat Professional: “100% Ducato, 100% Electric” “World Environment Day” today is the ideal opportunity to focus on Fiat Professional’s environment-friendly offering, now expanded with the E-Ducato, the electric version of the best seller. Since its presentation as a prototype, measurements and tests have continued on the new E-Ducato, to take… Continue reading Fiat Introduces All-Electric E-Ducato Van

Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

As the nascent electric vehicle ecosystem is beginning to see some action in India with recent launches from players such as Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, and MG Motor India, the pioneer of e-mobility in the country, Mahindra Electric believes that it is not lagging behind but rather working with a long-term vision to prosper… Continue reading Mahindra Electric targets 2023 for spurt in personal EV sales

Registrations for electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles drop more than 59% in May

During the fifth month of the year, 6,534 vehicles of these types were delivered in Spain, with a decrease in deliveries of passenger cars of 58% and 6,290 units. Sales of electrified vehicles rose in nine autonomous communities in May, with very low volumes. Madrid, June 1, 2020 – Registrations of electrified, hybrid and gas… Continue reading Registrations for electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles drop more than 59% in May

Uber could lose its Grubhub deal to Just Eat or Delivery Hero

According to CNBC there are two suitors rivaling Uber for purchase of U.S. food delivery company Grubhub: Just Eat Takeaway (the union of Just Eat and Takeaway) and Delivery Hero. Both are European companies perhaps looking for a major entry to the United States market. Just Eat Takeaway is based in the U.K. and Holland,… Continue reading Uber could lose its Grubhub deal to Just Eat or Delivery Hero

Auto recovery may take years, with $72 billion in new debt to pay off amid projected sales slump

The auto industry was already facing financial headwinds. But new challenges courtesy of the coronavirus may take auto manufacturers and suppliers years to overcome, says a new outlook detailed Thursday by Alix Partners LLP, an industry consultant. “We were already on the backside of the (global sales) peak, but (the coronavirus) accelerated this in a very… Continue reading Auto recovery may take years, with $72 billion in new debt to pay off amid projected sales slump

GM eyes move forward with EV delivery van

Detroit — Detroit’s automakers are pushing ahead to stake their claims on the development of all-electric delivery vans, a segment whose growth potential is likely to rise as consumers spend less time in vehicles and more time ordering online. General Motors Co. is developing an electric delivery van aimed at commercial customers, sources told Reuters this week. The… Continue reading GM eyes move forward with EV delivery van

@VW Group: Volkswagen expands Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board to eight members

The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has added two further members to its Executive Committee, taking membership to eight. This was announced by the Company’s Supervisory Board on Friday, 5th June 2020. The reason for the expansion is increasing duties and responsibilities. Recent legislation such as the Act Implementing the Second Shareholder Rights Directive (ARUG… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen expands Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board to eight members

Mercedes A-Class is now also a plug-in hybrid: our road test

TEST DRIVE The new compact generation of the Stella now also becomes electric on tap with the 1.3-liter petrol engine bathed in the electric unit. The price starts at around 42 thousand euros by Giulia Paganoni (Daimler AG) The new compact generation of the Stella now also becomes electric on tap with the 1.3-liter petrol… Continue reading Mercedes A-Class is now also a plug-in hybrid: our road test