Urban Mobility
Germany’s Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG have recently ramped up their production capacity in Spain, encouraged by relatively flexible labor laws and a vast network of local parts suppliers. The country has become Europe’s second-largest producer of vehicles behind Germany, and the eighth-biggest in the world. Spain’s appeal comes largely from labor reforms enacted in 2012. The reforms made it
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Followed by billions of sports enthusiasts across the globe both on TV and online the Olympics make for a supreme viewing experience – totally unsurpassed in terms of the variety – there is truly something for everyone. Rights are offered in 43 countries and territories within the region, covering exclusive free-to-air television and radio rights, alongside non-exclusive internet and mobile rights.
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Strong sales by Volvo and Jaguar are giving the luxury market in the U.S. a new look and challenging for the first time in a decade the dominance of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. Mercedes-Benz is the top luxury brand in the U.S. and it increased its sales by 7% during July as the industry seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales
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NAZA Kia Malaysia, in conjunction with the country’s independence day celebration has prepared special Merdeka deals on Kia models. Satisfied customers can drive home in a Kia Cerato Kx from only RM79,000. The Cerato Kx offers exceptional value by retaining most of the best features that made the Cerato a worldwide top-seller such as a Smart Welcoming Light system, flex steer
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Thailand-based OEMs are set to benefit from the expansion of an existing auto tariff-free zone to ASEAN members Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam in 2018. Thailand is a regional production and export hub for the world’s top automakers, including Japan’s Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Nissan, as well as U.S.-based General Motors, primarily Chevrolet, and Ford. According to global market-research firm IHS, Thai
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TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is discussing with Panasonic Corp and overseas companies including Chinese firms the possible sale of its controlling stake in a car battery manufacturing venture, the Nikkei daily reported on Friday. The Japanese automaker wants to sell its 51 percent stake in Automotive Energy Supply Corporation, which is jointly owned by NEC Corp,
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The auto industry’s recovery has been a bright spot for the U.S. economy, with high factory utilization spurring new jobs, investment in American facilities and wage growth for Detroit’s auto workers. Car buyers spent $49 billion on light vehicles in July, according to TrueCar Inc., up 1% amid longer loan terms and a boom in subsidized auto leases—trends that keep
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The Citroën MEHARI is back, this time as an electric car. To celebrate its return, the company has launched #SafariGO, a unique contest running from August 1-7. The winning team will get the opportunity to ride around Paris in the new E-MEHARI to chase Pokémons with the help of a chauffeur. Citroën France is taking registrations via its Facebook page.
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Nissan Future Lab’s latest project is a collaboration with Scoot Networks. The companies have deployed a fleet of 10 Nissan New Mobility Concept cars – also known as the Renault Twizy – to Scoot’s hometown, San Francisco. There, participants can use an app developed by Scoot to request a car. In many ways, it will be similar to a program
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday it has approved the sale of new 2017 model year BMW AG diesel vehicles in the United States after a thorough review. Chris Grundler, head of the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, told reporters on the sidelines of an automotive conference the agency granted certification to BMW on Friday. Grundler
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