Automakers will have a reduced presence at this year’s IAA, which takes place from Sept. 6-12. Mercedes and fellow German brands BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have said they will be present. Ford, Renault, Hyundai, Polestar and Chinese brands including Leap Motor and Silk-FAW also will attend. Stellantis’ brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo… Continue reading Daimler CEO Kallenius optimistic about Munich auto show despite COVID – Automotive News Europe
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Renault-Nissan India seeks ‘social distancing’ norms from state amid dispute with union
Renault-Nissan India wants the government to recommend “adequate social distancing” parameters based on norms in other automakers in the state. CHENNAI – Renault-Nissan India wants the government to recommend “adequate social distancing” parameters based on norms in other automakers in the state, it said in a filing reviewed by Reuters, amid an ongoing dispute with… Continue reading Renault-Nissan India seeks ‘social distancing’ norms from state amid dispute with union
Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times
Newer EVs can be charged even faster. But they far exceed the capacity of most fast chargers. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning can take in 150 kilowatts per hour. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and Porsche’s Taycan are over 200 kilowatts. DETROIT: If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will… Continue reading Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times
Nissan’s in-car infotainment needs a codebreaker to use it
Can you please ask Nissan to find the radio code that will make my 2009 Micra fully functional again? The car, which I bought new from the main Nissan dealer in Worcester, has always been reliable and a joy to own – until now. Last December, the battery completely failed when I had stopped briefly… Continue reading Nissan’s in-car infotainment needs a codebreaker to use it
Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months
On reflection, not all of the news in the past 18 months was bad – at least not for everyone and everything. Uncovered by data-crunching by Sophus3 and IHS Automotive, here are positives that emerged. * There’s a good chance that historians will determine the pandemic as the catalyst for the EV movement. EV sales… Continue reading Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months
Nissan’s next-gen Ariya EV has been delayed in the US until early 2022
Nissan’s next-gen Ariya EV was set to arrive in the US and Europe by the end of this year, but the company is now saying that those dates will be pushed back. “We have delayed the start of sales of Ariya, which will now be available in the U.S. starting in 2022 with reservations beginning… Continue reading Nissan’s next-gen Ariya EV has been delayed in the US until early 2022
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2021 says goodbye to a 4MATIC diesel … but debuts a novelty in gasoline
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2021 says goodbye to a 4MATIC diesel … but debuts a novelty in gasoline The Mercedes-Benz B-Class range says goodbye to the diesel version B 200 d with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Despite this, the manufacturer incorporates a gasoline variant … as unusual as it is interesting. Although minivans are not going through… Continue reading The Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2021 says goodbye to a 4MATIC diesel … but debuts a novelty in gasoline
The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet
The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet The carsharing service offers 250 units of the Dacia Spring in the city of Paris, while in our country, specifically in Madrid, the cheapest electric SUV units are expected to arrive during the fourth quarter of 2021. The company of carsharing has just announced that… Continue reading The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet
Tesla Model 3 becomes most popular battery electric car on UK roads
The Tesla Model 3 has become the most popular battery electric car on British roads after a surge in sales, as the race to dominate the car industry’s new era heats up. The number of Model 3s on British roads overtook Nissan’s Leaf models during the first four months of 2021, according to calculations by… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 becomes most popular battery electric car on UK roads
Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
Born and raised in Lisbon, Tavares displayed his early passion as a 14-year-old volunteer at the Estoril track. He has since competed in more than 500 races as an amateur driver and has said he became an engineer because he lacked the talent and money to race professionally. He was scheduled to drive a Lancia… Continue reading Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe