Tag: Daimler

Clean Technica: Faster Charging Doesn’t Help As Much As We Think003719

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! If you look around on social media, people have a lot of bad to say about the Chevy Bolt. It charges slower than most EVs these days, and with its charging curve, it’s not uncommon to spend an hour… Continue reading Clean Technica: Faster Charging Doesn’t Help As Much As We Think003719

German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008202

There is growing concern among car manufacturers about punitive quotas for electric car sales in the UK. Some manufacturers are urging the Labor government to relax the requirements, but so far Transport Minister Louise Haigh has shown only limited willingness to be more flexible. This year, car brands must sell at least 22 percent of… Continue reading German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008202

In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition

The dataunderscores the company’s challenge to remain competitive in its pricey home market as cheaper models from China arrive. As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in Germany, company and industry data reviewed by Reuters show that the automaker spends a higher proportion of sales… Continue reading In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition

Himanshu Arya steps down as co-founder and CEO of Luxury Ride

Himanshu Arya, Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Ride, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Over his tenure, Arya contributed to the strategic enhancement of the company’s operations, focusing on expanding its offerings and services in the pre-owned luxury automobile sector. With over 15 years of professional experience, Arya has previously worked at… Continue reading Himanshu Arya steps down as co-founder and CEO of Luxury Ride

German Manager Magazine: Current news about Schaeffler, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Tesla – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003752

Dear reader, Selling cars was just an enjoyable task. When parts were missing and vehicles were in short supply, buyers had to swallow high prices. A dream for the industry. Overcapacities are now back and supply exceeds demand. And things will get really tough in 2025: stricter CO2 regulations in the EU mean that a… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Current news about Schaeffler, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Tesla – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003752

Global Times: Zooming into China’s reform and opening-up via two sets of data

BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, two sets of freshly-released data about “China Cars” underscore the latest achievements of China’s reform and opening-up. The first set of data involves China’s new-energy vehicles (NEV). By November 14, China’s annual production of NEVs exceeded 10 million units this year, making it the first country in the… Continue reading Global Times: Zooming into China’s reform and opening-up via two sets of data

Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV

Loasby even went so far as to suggest there is potential for the Ioniq 9 to make a dent in the full-bore luxury segment. When asked if he expects even Range Rover owners to be tempted into making the switch, he said: “Absolutely. I could see a big band of people being tempted, and I… Continue reading Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV

Best used tow cars 2024/2025

Interior space is tight for such a large machine and it feels a little dated when put next to its more luxurious competitors, but the Hilux makes so much sense as a dependable towing workhorse.  Mileage is a secondary consideration if there’s evidence of regular dealer servicing (and perhaps remaining time on the 10-year warranty).… Continue reading Best used tow cars 2024/2025