Performance Peugeot models will fall foul of the brand’s shift towards SUVs, says the brand’s UK boss. Peugeot UK MD David Peel has admitted the French firm will have less to appeal to petrol heads in the future as the manufacturer focusses on profitable SUV models. For a brand made famous by iconic hot hatches,… Continue reading Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
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GAC Motor sets up international company, developing overseas business platform
GUANGZHOU, China, May 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — GAC Motor, China’s fastest-growing automaker, has announced the establishment of GAC Motor International Company (the “International Company”) to manage GAC Motor’s overseas businesses. It is a critical part of the automaker’s global expansion strategy to strengthen cooperation, enhance competitiveness, and better improve its potential for sales growth in… Continue reading GAC Motor sets up international company, developing overseas business platform
Joseph Peter leaves the financial management of Nissan and replaces Hiroshi Karube
Posted 05/18/2018 11: 38: 22CET YOKOHAMA (JAPAN), May 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – Hiroshi Karube has been named new financial director of Nissan after the decision of Joseph Peter to leave the company, according to the Japanese brand in a statement. Karube, until now, worked as vice president and global head of Accounting and Asset Management… Continue reading Joseph Peter leaves the financial management of Nissan and replaces Hiroshi Karube
Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
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
Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events
Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events Volvo Cars will remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019. The decision reflects the company’s active support of the UN Environment Clean Seas campaign, and underlines its ambition to minimise its global… Continue reading Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events
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
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
Continental Increases Investment in DigiLens
Continental increases its investment in Silicon Valley-based DigiLens to close to 18 percent Promising results of joint development for automotive waveguide head-up displays are paving the way for augmented reality Thorsten-Alexander Kern (Continental) joins DigiLens’ Board of Directors Auburn Hills, Mich., May 17, 2018 – The technology company Continental is increasing its investment in DigiLens… Continue reading Continental Increases Investment in DigiLens
European Commission begins legal action against UK over air quality
The European Commission is cracking down on EU member states’ lax air quality standards, referring the UK and six other countries to the EU Court of Justice over their failure to significantly improve air quality. Three ‘pillars’ of air quality improvement have been pegged by the Commission: setting out air quality standards, targets for reducing emissions… Continue reading European Commission begins legal action against UK over air quality
Boosted Boards founders launch heavy-duty scooter renter Skip
All electric scooters are not created equal. I’ve found ones from Spin, Bird, and Lime to often be broken, shaky, or out of battery. But now the founders of Boosted Boards, which makes the steadiest and safest-feeling electric skateboards, are bringing their rugged hardware expertise to the scooter world. Today, they’re coming out of stealth… Continue reading Boosted Boards founders launch heavy-duty scooter renter Skip