Mercedes-Benz to Equip First Vehicle Models with CO2 Air Conditioning Systems
Oct 20, 2015
In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet all the relevant performance and safety requirements. The Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer will exceed the EU's climate protection requirements. From 2017, it will ... Continue reading
FCA Confirms That it did not Receive any State Aid From Luxemburg
Oct 20, 2015
Press reports have been speculating about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") facing tens of millions of euros in tax repayments as a consequence of the expected decision by the European Commission in a case pending against the State of Luxemburg reading a certain Advanced Pricing Agreement ("APA") entered into by F ... Continue reading
"Real World" Emissions Tests Paint a More Accurate Picture for Consumers
Oct 20, 2015
UK-based Emissions Analytics has tested more than 1,000 cars on the road in Europe and the U.S. in real-world driving situations to gather data on both fuel economy and emissions. Comparing data compiled over the past four years with "official" numbers from major automakers reveals some striking differences, according ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2015
New Platform Helps Worldâs Leading Car Maker with its Digital Transformation, and Delivers a Unique Driving Experience The Mercedes me app will give drivers real-time information about the status of their cars through their smartphones and smart watches. Mercedes me was created on Pivotalâs cloud native platf ... Continue reading
LPG Autogas: Clean on the Roads, Not Just in the Lab
Oct 19, 2015
Not only are emissions from diesel engines, according to the World Health Organisation, carcinogenic; we now have significant doubt on their real on-road performance following the recent diesel scandal in the USA and Europe. Air pollution is the worldâs largest single environmental health risk causing 3.7 million ... Continue reading
Product Offensive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Vans in Brazil
Oct 19, 2015
True to the motto âMade in Brazil for Brazilâ the local Daimler subsidiary is presenting new products for the local market and for the Latin American export markets in these days. At the Mercedes-Benz Solution Week, the company is showcasing the new products on the plant grounds in Sao Bernardo do Campo near ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Presents Itself at the 32nd International Supply Chain Conference
Oct 18, 2015
At the 32nd International Supply Chain Conference of the German Logistics Association (BVL) in Berlin from October 28 to 30, 2015 Daimler AG will be presenting itself with a speech by Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses, and information stands ... Continue reading
Bill Ford Speaks at Web Summit in Dublin
Oct 16, 2015
Ford executive chairman Bill Ford will speak at this yearâs Web Summit, one of the worldâs leading technology conferences, which takes place in Dublin on November 3-5 Ford is inviting developers to take part in a 24-hour challenge to design apps for SYNC, Fordâs voice-activated connectivity system Ford E ... Continue reading
Suzuki Receives Manufacturer of the Year Award
Oct 16, 2015
Suzuki received some great news at the recent NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) Autumn Ball where it was presented with the Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award was given to Suzuki in recognition of its very strong working relationship with its 154-strong franchised dealer network and the fact that it ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 7.43 Million Vehicles to Customers in First Three Quarters
Oct 16, 2015
Deliveries by the Volkswagen Group from January to September remained almost stable compared with the prior-year level, with 7.43 million vehicles handed over to customers worldwide. Overall, developments in Europe were positive. Western Europe in particular reported growth; most countries in Central and Eastern Europe ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars: 4.35 Million Vheicles Sold in Period to September
Oct 16, 2015
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.35 million vehicles from January to September this year. Deliveries continued to grow in Europe in particular. There was also a slight increase in the United States. However, the Russian and Brazilian markets, the largest in their respective region, remain challenging. In ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and CNH Industrial, Official Global Partners of the universal event Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, have officially signed Expo's cultural legacy document "The Charter of Milan". The signed Charter was presented to the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, today during his visit to E ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal Speeds Up Development Of Electrified Drive Lines
Oct 15, 2015
New Phaeton will be the all-electric flagship By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, October 15, 2015. Explaining the skullduggery, cheating of Volkswagen itself is not necessary. The issue has been addressed in the media in such a noisy way that you may think that all drivers of a Volkswagen diesel model ar ... Continue reading
London Mayor Johnson Unveils Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV + VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
On the day the Mayor of London Boris Johnson unveiled the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Tokyo, latest new car sales figure analysis has shown booming demand for plug-in cars. Some 20,992 motorists have made the leap to plug-in hybrids and EVs so far in 2015 with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV topping the charts, outs ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Global Electrification Strategy
Oct 15, 2015
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced one of the automotive industryâs most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range of electrified smaller cars and build a fully electric car for sale by 2019. As ... Continue reading
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