Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard

We’ll be reporting 2019 Q4 EV Sales beginning Thursday, January 2 and/or Friday, January 3, and continuing throughout the following week. However, it’s important to note that there will still be some missing data since many automakers refuse to report EV sales. Nonetheless, stay tuned in the coming days as we’ll be beginning to add automaker reported… Continue reading Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard

BMW sues air conditioning suppliers over price fixing

FILE PHOTO: BMW i8 is displayed at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson BERLIN (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) is suing two of its suppliers over price fixing on air conditioning components, the German carmaker said on Wednesday. The case was first reported in the Handelsblatt newspaper, which… Continue reading BMW sues air conditioning suppliers over price fixing

@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars reports 11.6 per cent global sales growth in November

Volvo Cars maintained a strong sales momentum in November, with global volumes up 11.6 per cent, compared with the same period last year. The company sold a total of 62,550 cars during the month as it continued to grow faster than the industry in all three regions of US, China and Europe.   For the… Continue reading @Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars reports 11.6 per cent global sales growth in November

@Daimler: 03. Dec 2019StarRides launches in China: Joint venture between Daimler Mobility and Geely Group

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Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group inaugurate ‘StarRides’ Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Hangzhou

The 50-50 joint venture between Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group is based in Hangzhou, where services will be launched with a fleet of 100 vehicles including Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class and V-Class vehicles. StarRides will expand to other major cities in China starting in 2020. As previously announced, Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group will be… Continue reading Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group inaugurate ‘StarRides’ Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Hangzhou

Press Releases – Automated driving: EU auto makers publish ‘check-list’ for policy makers

Brussels, 3 December 2019 – As part of its vision to make road transport smarter and more convenient, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has drawn up a check-list of rules and regulations that need to be put in place to make automated driving a reality in the EU. “Automated driving is a paradigm shift… Continue reading Press Releases – Automated driving: EU auto makers publish ‘check-list’ for policy makers

FRF Volvo invests £1.8m in Swansea dealership

FRF Volvo, the family-owned and run business in Swansea is investing £1.8m in its dealership in Swansea. As well as relocating, the Swansea-based retailer is also expanding, with a larger showroom, including a greater display of Approved Used Volvo Selekt models on the forecourt and increased customer parking. Dominic Hall, Sales Manager at FRF Volvo… Continue reading FRF Volvo invests £1.8m in Swansea dealership

Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars

The Toyota dealer network is the most satisfied with the profit they are making on electric and plug-in cars compared to petrol and diesel models. That’s a key conclusion of the latest Electric Vehicle NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey which looked at those networks who currently have at least one new plug-in hybrid or pure electric… Continue reading Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars

@Geely: LEVC appoints new Head of Retail in London

Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC, comments on the appointment: “We are pleased to welcome Daniel to the team, he brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record in successful dealership management as we continue to grow our network and prepare the market for the introduction of a new electric van next year.”​​… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC appoints new Head of Retail in London