Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid

Another day brings another plug-in hybrid model in Europe. Here is the plug-in hybrid Peugeot 3008. Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 is one of several plug-in hybrids announced in September 2018 (together FWD with 3008 GT Hybrid, 508 Hybrid, 508 SW Hybrid). This new model is finally entering the market as the company already accepts orders… Continue reading Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid

Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM

Vauxhall has confirmed the new Astra will be priced from £18,885 when it goes on sale in UK car dealerships on August 1. The facelifted model will be offered in five-door hatchback and Sports Tourer bodystyles and introduces a brand-new range of RDE2-compliant engines. News of the new models’ specification comes in a week when its… Continue reading Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM

PSA Group re-states Brexit warning for Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant – AM

​PSA Group chairman and chief executive Carlos Tavares has re-stated the French carmaker’s warning that Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant could be closed if Brexit makes it unprofitable. In an interview with the Financial Times Tavares said that Vauxhall, “has another plant in mind” if the conditions of Brexit are “unfavourable”. “Frankly I would prefer to… Continue reading PSA Group re-states Brexit warning for Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant – AM

Groupe PSA’s Passenger Cars Are All Certified Under the New EURO 6 Requirements and Are Immediately Available for Customers

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Nicolas Morel, Executive Vice President for Quality and Engineering at Groupe PSA (Paris:UG), confirms: “Groupe PSA was one of the few carmakers ready last year for the first step of WLTP1 and able to deliver all its range to its customers after 1 September 2018. One year on, Groupe PSA is… Continue reading Groupe PSA’s Passenger Cars Are All Certified Under the New EURO 6 Requirements and Are Immediately Available for Customers

Marchionne: one year from the death, as will be the future of Fca

AUTOMOTIVE by Simonluca Pini 25 July 2019 The ten lessons of Sergio Marchionne 2 ‘of reading A year has already passed since the death of Sergio Marchionne. On 25 July, the disappearance of the CEO of FCA, expired in a Swiss clinic, was announced. Following a surgical operation. Worker until the last, a month before… Continue reading Marchionne: one year from the death, as will be the future of Fca

E-Rally Cup: Opel introduces electric rally car

Opel wants to strengthen the popularity of his upcoming electric car by a rally brand cup and has now introduced the appropriate vehicle based on the Corsa-e. August 23, 2019, 10:22 am, Andreas Donath Rally version of the Corsa-e (Image: Opel) The Rally version of the Corsa-e differs visually by numerous attachments and safety devices… Continue reading E-Rally Cup: Opel introduces electric rally car

World Premiere IAA: Opel First Carmaker to Present Electric Rally Car

ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup: world’s first rally brand cup for electric cars For customer sport: new battery electric rally car based on Corsa-e Good cooperation: Opel and ADAC continue their successful partnership Tradition: Opel has won seven European and one world rally championship Rüsselsheim.  Opel is the first automobile manufacturer in the world to offer… Continue reading World Premiere IAA: Opel First Carmaker to Present Electric Rally Car

Five Power Units Under 100g CO2: New Opel Astra Available to Order

Efficient petrol units: three 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo engines with 99 g/km CO2 Frugal diesels: two 1.5-litre three-cylinder units with manual gearbox and 94 g/km CO2 New generation engines: all powertrains already meet future Euro 6d standard Top aerodynamics: lowest drag coefficients reduce consumption Leading innovations: optimised front camera and digital instruments Public premiere: at the… Continue reading Five Power Units Under 100g CO2: New Opel Astra Available to Order

“Is this something for me?”

*/ ]]> Orientation program: Charlotte Lea Lang (right) and Marleen Sinsel have explored at Opel whether a technical degree or a technical occupation is an option for them. “I WAS NOT AWARE OF HOW MANY OPTIONS OPEN TO OPEL.” The two young women had the high school diploma fresh in their pockets and were able… Continue reading “Is this something for me?”

‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

Ever get the feeling that some corporations charge motorists too much for car-related products? That their profit margins are obscenely high? That they’d still be fabulously profitable, even if they seriously slashed their retail prices? For emergency and other reasons, the mobile phone is essential for today’s car user, and the iPhone is among the… Continue reading ‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’