Skoda is offering a ballistic blast and bullet-resistant version of the Superb Estate in a co-engineering project with a British-based team. Based on the 187bhp 2.0 TDI version the Superb Estate, the £118,688 armoured model looks almost completely identical to its regular siblings but is certified to PAS 300 civilian protection, meaning it can protect against blasts from missiles and bullets.… Continue reading Ballistic blast-resistant Skoda Superb Estate launched
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DS 4 and 5 production ends as part of drastic line-up changes
DS has ended production of its slow-selling 4 and 5 hatchbacks as part of an aggressive product plan designed to turn around shrinking global sales. The PSA Group premium brand is now only selling what a spokesman described as an “extensive supply” of existing stocks for the 4 and 5, both of which have suffered from dwindling sales and contributed… Continue reading DS 4 and 5 production ends as part of drastic line-up changes
Nissan to cut North American output by 20 percent to shore up US profitability: Nikkei
(Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) is slashing vehicle production by as much as 20 percent in North America to cope with falling profitability in the United States, its biggest sales market, Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported on Monday. A car with the Nissan logo badge is seen on display at the North American… Continue reading Nissan to cut North American output by 20 percent to shore up US profitability: Nikkei
Veoneer Selected Partner to Develop Mono Vision Camera Systems
Tue, May 29, 2018 08:30 CET (Stockholm, Sweden, May 29, 2018) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announced today that Veoneer, its electronics business, has been selected by one of the world’s leading automakers as a partner to develop and produce mono vision camera systems comprised… Continue reading Veoneer Selected Partner to Develop Mono Vision Camera Systems
Altmarkkreis plans deployment of autonomous buses
Near Wolfsburg Autonomous buses should run | Autonomous Driving & Co navigation Return to content In the district of Altmarkkreis Autonomous vehicles operate. In the Altmarkkreis one plans a project with the use of autonomous vehicles for the public transport, This week you want to decide on a project at a meeting, where the focus… Continue reading Altmarkkreis plans deployment of autonomous buses
Car maker: The struggle for Opel’s future is a clash of civilizations
Opel in Ruesselsheim RüsselsheimOpel is a unique piece. The only constant in the car maker seems to be the crisis. While Volkswagen. BMW and Daimler despite the diesel scandal rushing from one sales record to the next and bring in dream returns crumble Opel Quarter by quarter the market shares. For almost 20 years, the… Continue reading Car maker: The struggle for Opel’s future is a clash of civilizations
Volkswagen Opening Three New Factories in China to Handle SUV, Electric Boom
Volkswagen AG is opening three new factories in China with its local partner FAW Group as it steps up efforts to maintain leadership in the world’s biggest auto market. Two of the new facilities will be in Tianjin and Foshan, VW said in an emailed statement, adding it opened one in Qingdao on Monday. The… Continue reading Volkswagen Opening Three New Factories in China to Handle SUV, Electric Boom
Uber Opens Paris Research Center to Develop Flying Cars
The company is aiming for test flights in 2020. YouTube / Uber Uber will open an “Advanced Technologies Center” in Paris that will, among other things, become a development hub for the ride-hailing company’s flying car project, known as Uber Elevate. Uber previously said it wanted to begin demonstration flights in three cities in 2020.… Continue reading Uber Opens Paris Research Center to Develop Flying Cars
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