• Opel customers will now be served by a new dealership, located on Boulevard Lefebvre in the 15th arrondissement of Paris• Several other locations are scheduled to open in France by the end of 2018• A European expansion plan is currently in preparation A new Paris address serving Opel customers in the French capital PSA Retail is proud… Continue reading PSA Retail opens its first Opel dealership in Paris, France. A European expansion plan is in the pipeline
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Reborn Jaguar XK to lead new Jag sports car family
Plans to relaunch the Jaguar XK are gathering momentum, with the firm’s head of product strategy confirming that it is working on a proposal for a whole family of sports cars. Hanno Kirner, who oversees product strategy for the next decade at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), told Autocar the company remains committed to the sports… Continue reading Reborn Jaguar XK to lead new Jag sports car family
Aston Martin achieves first-quarter EBITDA of £43.7 million on revenues of £185.4 million
EBITDA up 3% to £43.7 million in Q1 2018, representing 24% EBITDA margin on revenues of £185.4 million Average selling price per vehicle increases 11% to £160k, reflecting high options uptake and regional mix Wholesale units exceed 900 vehicles amid strong demand for new V8 powered DB11 Order book outpaces overall production capacity DB11 Volante… Continue reading Aston Martin achieves first-quarter EBITDA of £43.7 million on revenues of £185.4 million
New Aston Martin Vantage begins production
17 May 2018, Gaydon: Aston Martin has commenced production of the new Vantage, 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, said: “Today marks… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage begins production
E-car startup Nio is preparing for US IPO: China’s Tesla rival: One is already heading for Wall Street
Nio: Since the beginning of May 2018, Nio’s first production vehicle ES8 in China is delivered to customers: An electric SUV with a range of 350 kilometers and a replacement battery system priced from $ 68,000. And he’ll soon get siblings: At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017, Nio introduced 11 model prototypes. Nio… Continue reading E-car startup Nio is preparing for US IPO: China’s Tesla rival: One is already heading for Wall Street
Bosch opens a new plant for infotainment systems in China
Bosch says it will continue to expand its presence in China and has opened a new plant for infotainment systems in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu. Bosch sees good long-term opportunities in the region, especially in the Chinese market. New plant drives connected mobility in ChinaOn a surface area of 18,000sqm, infotainment systems, instrument… Continue reading Bosch opens a new plant for infotainment systems in China
Average CO2 emissions from newly registered motor vehicles
Key messages Despite a small increase in annual average CO2 emissions from passenger cars in 2017, new cars are becoming more efficient. The average car sold in 2017 was almost 16 % more efficient than the average car sold in 2010. Average annual CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles (vans) continued to decrease in… Continue reading Average CO2 emissions from newly registered motor vehicles
Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility
Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility Durban facility to assemble full Pik Up range enhancing local employment and skills Planned at the Dube Tradeport SEZ Company aims to source up to 40% of value locally Company aspires to leverage SA as base for future African exports Durban,… Continue reading Mahindra Reaffirms its Commitment to South Africa with the Establishment of Local Assembly Facility
Grab launches a food delivery service in Southeast Asia
Fresh from completing its acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia business, ride-hailing firm Grab has officially launched its food delivery business — GrabFood — today. The service is already available in beta in a handful of countries, including Thailand, but now it is available in Singapore (Grab HQ) with plans to reach Grab’s core six markets… Continue reading Grab launches a food delivery service in Southeast Asia
JLR product boss: Driver’s cars will thrive despite greater autonomy
Enthusiast drivers are going to have more choice than ever before as autonomous technology is developed because car firms will be able to increasingly polarise their line-ups, according to Hanno Kirner, Jaguar Land Rover’s head of product strategy. Kirner believes that while many people will be happy to use autonomous cars day to day –… Continue reading JLR product boss: Driver’s cars will thrive despite greater autonomy