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

DiDi & SoftBank for Platform

In Japan, the travel service provider and the IT specialist SoftBank want to launch a platform for taxi services. Recently had the Fahrdienstleister DiDi Chuxing announced a cooperation with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, now followed by another with the Japanese company Softbank, Taxis Japan. Source: didichuxing Together we want to offer a taxi platform on which… Continue reading DiDi & SoftBank for Platform

Geely to build NEV production base in E China

Lynk & Co, Geely Auto Group’s new car brand, launches in China on Nov 29, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] HANGZHOU – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will set up a complex for new energy vehicles (NEV) at a cost of more than $5 billion in East China’s Zhejiang province. The auto maker on Sunday signed… Continue reading Geely to build NEV production base in E China

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

Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform

Photo courtesy of DiDi Didi Chuxing (DiDi) launched its carsharing platform, partnering with automakers, new energy transportation infrastructure operators, and after-sales service providers, to build an open new energy carsharing system for the future. The network of strategic partners now includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng… Continue reading Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform

February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, …

February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, the new Imperial Regal, Imperial GL, Imperial GS and other eight models have sold over 10,000 vehicles, including Bo… Continue reading February 6, Geely Automobile Group released January sales announcement: single-month sales break 150,000, reaching 15,5089 units, an increase of 51%, with a record high hit the 2018 market sentiment. It is worth mentioning that, Bo Yue, …