Tag : Pan-European and Global News
European Commission proposes common safety standards for EVs
Electric power trains operate at voltage levels of around 500 Volts, and the proposals would look to ensure vehicle users' safety by protecting them from contact … Read More »
Downturn in European car market shakes up brand hierarchy
This is particularly highlighed in Germany, where continuing poor sales have changed the competitive landscape, benefiting other models than Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra and Ford Fiesta, … Read More »
Renault names Dominique Thormann as chief financial officer
Mr Thormann becomes a member of Renault’s Group Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Carlos Ghosn. He remains chairman of RCI Banque. Effective from the same … Read More »
Report on electric vehicles published by EP Committee
The report on "Challenges for a European Market for Electric Vehicles" has been published by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee and identifies … Read More »
European Commission announces new competition rules for the car sector
Under the new repair guidelines, carmakers with a market share of over 30% in the repair and maintenance markets won't be able to force drivers to … Read More »
Kia Picanto to go electric by 2013
The next-generation Picanto goes on sale next year and electric versions will go into production in Korea in 201, according to news source headlineauto. The Picanto … Read More »
Mazda Motor Europe recruits new vice president
Mr Benders has been appointed with immediate effect and will report to chief operating officer, Philip Waring. He has worked for Mazda since 1985, when he … Read More »
Police forces crack down on speeding in pan-European operation
A total of 23 countries took part in the operation, which was coordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL). Of the final total of 664,703 … Read More »
Daimler announces new head of powertrain operations Mercedes-Benz Cars
Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the board of Daimler AG and responsible for the Production and Procurement Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans, commented: 'Volker Stauch played … Read More »
Leaseurope cautions over latest IFRS lease accounting standard proposal
Leaseurope, the body representing the leasing industry at European level, says that the industry’s pleas for international standard setters, the IASB and FASB, to draw up … Read More »
Saab turns to JATO in build-up to 9-5 launch
Saab has a long-standing relationship with JATO but this is the first contract signed under the management of its new owner, Spyker. The deal is intended … Read More »
Lexus issues global recall of 11,500 LS 460 and LS 600h models
The recall, which comes hard on the heels of other Toyota and Lexus product recalls, forms the latest blow to the car manufacturer and affects some … Read More »
EU new car registrations decline in April
The ACEA reports that EU car sales fell by 7.4% last month compared to April last year. The decline has been linked to the upturn in … Read More »
Mazda Motor Europe has appointed a new head of R&D
Matsumoto-San is a veteran engineer with years of management experience in product development. He joined Mazda in 1985 working for the Test and Research Department No. … Read More »
Nissan reports profit in full-year results
The carmaker reported an annual profit of ¥42.4 billion (€320 million) compared to a loss of ¥233.7 billion for fiscal year 2008. Nissan said its performance … Read More »
100% biofuel goes on trial in Finland
The trial will include private individuals and Neste Oil employees and will see a range of different cars used, marking a first for a premium renewable … Read More »
VW to invest extra €1.6 billion in China
VW says it is is adding €1.6 billion to its current investment programme for China, which will be earmarked for new models and additional capacities. The … Read More »
Phillippe Guillemot appointed new CEO of the Europcar group
Mr Guillemot will focus on leading the company into a strong 2010, after the company says that it successfully weathered the difficult months which affected the … Read More »
Fiat to split car and industrial divisions
The plan will see the Iveco trucks, Case New Holland farming and construction equipment and its industrial and marine engines firms separated from its Fiat, Ferrari … Read More »
NAFA to host public safety fleet workshops at 2010 I&E
The association says that it understands the pressures these fleet managers are under and provides an opportunity for public safety fleet managers to learn from their … Read More »
Sharp downturn in European leasing market in 2009
Leaseurope's data shows that new leasing production for vehicles fell by 24.4% in last year. Piero Biagi (BCC Lease, Italy), chair of Leaseurope's Statistics & Marketing … Read More »
GENEVA: Ford to add new Kuga and Mondeo powertrains
At Geneva, Ford will display engine and gearbox enhancements to the Kuga, including a new 163PS version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine achieving … Read More »
Spyker completes Saab acquisition
Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars NV, said: 'We are delighted – Saab's future is now secure.' Under Spyker's plans, the two carmakers will be run … Read More »
Orlando-based family vehicle to debut at Geneva
Also present at Geneva will be the Chevrolet Camaro, both as coupé and convertible, and the Aveo RS show car, which celebrates its European premiere after … Read More »
GENEVA: Lexus compact hybrid gets airing
The CT 200h also promises 'new levels of refinement, sophistication and attention to detail, without compromising style or driving pleasure'. The Lexus LFA supercar will also … Read More »
E-mobility policy coordination welcomed
At the event, EU ministers exchanged views with leaders and experts from across society, including the automobile industry. According to the ACEA, e-mobility will clearly play … Read More »
Kia Motors opens manufacturing plant in Georgia, USA
The state-of-the-art plant in West Point, Georgia, is capable of producing 300,000 cars annually for the North American and global markets. Representing a $1 billion investment … Read More »
GM provides extra funding to Opel/Vauxhall
The carmaker is to provide €1.9 billion in funding to Opel/Vauxhall, representing over half of the €3.7 billion that is needed to get the two marques … Read More »
GENEVA: Kia unveils Venga Plug-In Electric concept
The Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor, placed within the existing engine bay, that produces … Read More »
GENEVA: Dacia to be launched in UK
The latest model brings the Dacia line-up to a total of six models that are intended to appeal to a wide cross-section of drivers. However, typically … Read More »
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