No way to drop the sedan PSA sauce. “These cars have a real future. There is not only the SUVs in life ! At Peugeot, we will continue to develop, “says Laurent Blanchet, product director of the brand Lion, which comes out in September the new version of the 508, a model that had replaced… Continue reading Sedans: Peugeot upgrades its 508
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GM can’t sell stake in S.Korea unit over next 5 years under rescue deal – S.Korea
SEOUL, May 10 (Reuters) – General Motors can’t sell any of its 77 percent stake in its troubled South Korean unit over the next five years and has to keep its holding at over 35 percent between 2023 and 2028, South Korea said on Thursday, unveiling details of a new deal with the U.S. automaker.… Continue reading GM can’t sell stake in S.Korea unit over next 5 years under rescue deal – S.Korea
Opel Onstar ends 2020
May 9, 2018 at 19:05 Connectivity service: Opel Onstar ends 2020 Infotainment system with OnStar in the OpelZafira. Photo: Opel Opel owners who have equipped their vehicle with the online-based service Onstar will be unable to use it from 2021. By Mario Hommen On 31 December 2020, the connectivity service of the former Opel parent… Continue reading Opel Onstar ends 2020
Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets
DES PLAINES, Ill., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Wheels, Inc., a leader in the automotive fleet management industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Uber for Business, a platform that allows companies to manage ground transportation with Uber. The new partnership offers a solution that enables fleets to gain visibility into their ride-hailing activity. “We… Continue reading Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets
Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020
Vauxhall’s OnStar connectivity service, which provides on-board wi-fi, as well as concierge services such as vehicle diagnostics and hotel booking, will be switched off on 31 December 2020. In preparation for this, no new Vauxhall models will be fitted with OnStar from January 2019. The move comes as details of Vauxhall’s takeover by Groupe PSA… Continue reading Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020
New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch
Aston Martin has revived its Lagonda luxury brand, and an all-new SUV will be its first model to hit the market. The new model will make its debut in 2021, and has been revealed for the first time in this official design sketch. As the image shows, the Lagonda SUV will be heavily inspired by… Continue reading New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch
Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars
Right now, a minivan with no one behind the steering wheel is driving through a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. And while that may seem alarming, the company that built the “brain” powering the car’s autonomy wants to assure you that it’s totally safe. Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, is the only company in the… Continue reading Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars
Jaguar Land Rover sells 45,180 units globally in April 2018
New models like the Jaguar E-Pace (image) have driven Jaguar’s sales in April 2018 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has claimed that its sales for April 2018 were largely driven by the introduction of new models, including the Range Rover Velar, Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar E-Pace. As per the report from the OEM, there was… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover sells 45,180 units globally in April 2018
Jaguar Land Rover retail sales up 11.9% to 45,180 units in April
Retail sales for April were up significantly year-on-year in China (28.9 per cent), the UK (25.9 per cent), overseas markets (21.3 per cent) and North America (2.5 per cent) but down in Europe (-10.2 per cent), with continuing uncertainty over diesel in the UK and Europe. Whitley, UK: Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday reported total… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover retail sales up 11.9% to 45,180 units in April
3 Chinese technology startups secure funding from Intel Capital
May 9, 2018 Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Silicon Valley-headquartered Intel Corporation, has invested in three Chinese technology startups as part of its 12 new technology investments totaling $72 million. During the Intel Capital Global Summit in California, Intel Capital said it has invested in Chinese tech startups Reconova, Alauda, and Espressif Systems.… Continue reading 3 Chinese technology startups secure funding from Intel Capital