Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks has joined the short list of automakers to introduce an EV bigger than a consumer car, but the Swedish company’s new vehicle is special: It’s a garbage truck. The Volvo FE Electric is built to haul up to 27 tonnes of cargo across urban environments, and like all electric vehicles, it… Continue reading Volvo Trucks introduces an EV just for hauling garbage
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The average price of the second-hand vehicle rose by 5.7% in April, to 14,793 euros, according to Coches.net
Posted 10/05/2018 11: 38: 57CET MADRID, May 10 (EUROPA PRESS) – The average price of second-hand vehicle (VO) in Spain stood at 14,793 euros in April, which represents a 5.7% increase compared to the same month of 2017, according to data from Coches.net, which ensures that the cost of these cars has grown in most… Continue reading The average price of the second-hand vehicle rose by 5.7% in April, to 14,793 euros, according to Coches.net
Audi aims to sell 800,000 electrified cars in 2025
German carmaker Audi has announced that it plans to sell approximately 8 lakh electrified cars, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, in 2025. According to the company’s updated ‘Audi Vorsprung 2025’ strategy, it aims to enable about every third customer to decide in favour of an e-model by the middle of the next… Continue reading Audi aims to sell 800,000 electrified cars in 2025
Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype
Daimler Mercedes really, really wants you to know that its EQ electric cars will soon become a practical reality. The automaker has shown off heavily camouflaged prototypes of its EQC SUV with word that the production model is on track to launch in 2019. Test mules already endured “tough” winter conditions in northern Sweden between… Continue reading Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype
Uber says its self-driving cars could return in ‘next few months’
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke briefly of what’s been going in the world of Uber’s self-driving cars in light of the fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona in March. At Uber Elevate today in Los Angeles, Khosrowshahi said Uber will bring back its self-driving cars “within the next few months, I don’t know.” To be fair,… Continue reading Uber says its self-driving cars could return in ‘next few months’
UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings
UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
* Still ‘big things to do’ – Ford chairman * Restructuring could affect regional operations * Savings may fund technology, restructuring, shareholder returns (Adds context on Ford’s reliance on truck sales, closing share price) By Joseph White DETROIT, May 9 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year, Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. told Reuters, building on the automaker’s moves to discontinue some North American models and boost electric vehicle investment. FILE PHOTO: Bill Ford, executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company speaks at the Ford… Continue reading Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier
FAURECIA INVESTS IN POWERSPHYR TO ENHANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING FOR COCKPIT CONNECTIVITY
Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, today announced an investment in Powersphyr, a Silicon Valley start-up to accelerate the Group’s solutions for a smart and connected Cockpit of the Future. Powersphyr is a leading provider of innovative wireless charging solutions focused on automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Their easy-to-use solutions can be… Continue reading FAURECIA INVESTS IN POWERSPHYR TO ENHANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING FOR COCKPIT CONNECTIVITY