Uber halts self-driving car tests after death

Uber has said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all US cities after a fatal accident. A woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona. Uber said it was cooperating with local authorities in Arizona following the crash. The death comes a year after Uber took… Continue reading Uber halts self-driving car tests after death

Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota

Uber might begin selling its autonomous driving systems to outside companies, including major automakers, according to a new report from Japan’s Nikkei. The report claims that Uber has had talks with Toyota regarding supplying the automaker with self-driving tech, and that the two are currently in negotiations around how this would work, with talk of… Continue reading Uber said to be negotiating sale of self-driving tech to Toyota

Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues

Brussels, 19 March 2018 – Just a few days ahead of the EU summit, where the 27 heads of state are set to approve the European Council’s Brexit guidelines, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on the negotiators to pay urgent attention to sector-specific issues in order to avert potentially disastrous implications on… Continue reading Press Releases – Brexit: EU auto makers call for urgent action to solve sector-specific issues

UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030

The UK’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars could be brought forward, possibly to 2030, if plans laid out by MPs get the green light. The respective committees for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environmental Audit; Health and Social Care; and Transport have published a report that claims the Government’s current plan to ban the sale… Continue reading UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030

Plug-in hybrid: Volvo Polestar 1 is getting expensive

Volvo Polestar 1 (picture: Volvo) The Volvo Polestar 1 can be pre-ordered and cost 130,000 to 150,000 euros. Currently, the configurator can be used only by invitation. Because of the high price wants Volvo rent the plug-in hybrid only. For Volvo’s recently introduced Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid, pre-orders will be accepted. The deposit is 2,500… Continue reading Plug-in hybrid: Volvo Polestar 1 is getting expensive

China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions

China’s WM Motor Technology Co., set to take on Tesla Inc. with an electric SUV going on sale this year, is open to holding an initial public offering in the U.S. as its founder shrugs off a potential trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The company has a team looking into proposals for… Continue reading China’s WM Motor Open to U.S. IPO, Shrugging Off Trade Tensions

Opel: IG Metall warning to Tavares

A year after the announcement of Opel’s purchase of General Motors by PSA, the French group’s management is negotiating with the works council of its new German subsidiary. Its goal is to reduce costs and bring the brand back to the brink. A risky gamble after years of accumulated deficit under the GM era. Discussions… Continue reading Opel: IG Metall warning to Tavares

Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

The Chinese automaker Geely wants to purchase semi-autonomous systems for the Chinese market from Sweden. First, in this context, the company affiliation must be cleared up. Autoliv is a supplier from Sweden, especially for Volvo, Volvo belongs to Geely, which also recently Mercedes Benz and Volvo Trucks have entered. Volvo also has teamed with Autoliv… Continue reading Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China

Autoliv Nominated to Develop and Produce First Level 3 ADAS System for Geely

STOCKHOLM, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has together with its software joint venture Zenuity, been selected to develop and produce the first Level 3 advanced driver assistance systems for Geely. Autoliv was selected as supplier for Geely’s Level 3 project, which… Continue reading Autoliv Nominated to Develop and Produce First Level 3 ADAS System for Geely

2016 Production

World Motor Vehicle Production /  by manufacturer  / by country By country and type  /  passenger cars  /  light commercial vehicles  /  heavy trucks  /  buses and coaches   By manufacturer, make and country Anhui Jac Ashok Leyland Avtovaz Baic BMW Brilliance Byd Changan Chengdu Dayun Changfeng Chery China National Heavy Duty Truck Chongqing Lifan Motor… Continue reading 2016 Production