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Truck yesterday used the AMC annual meeting and exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee,
to launch its 'new' CGI-based A26 engine for the US Class 8 heavy-duty truck market at the 2017.
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Monday 27 February 2017
Renault-Nissan expand driverless fleet activities
Another automaker is expanding the
driverless vehicle bandwagon. Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have signed
up to a research contract to develop mobility services system for self-driving
vehicles. In so doing they are to jointly develop driverless vehicle fleet
system for future public and on-demand transportation.
Working to mitigate HMMWV rollover
Ricardo
Defense Systems, LLC, and LIFT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, a
Manufacturing USA institute, have launched a $7.5 million joint project to
address persistent rollover issues related to the High Mobility Multipurpose
Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).
Sunday 26 February 2017
Is PSA now set to “push-for-pass” on Proton?
For the third year,
the PSA Group has achieved growth of the Automotive division operating margin
to 6 per cent 5% in 2015; growth in vehicle sales to 3.15 million, up 5.8 per
cent; and growth of its net financial position due to €2.7 billion free cash
flow; and finally a group recurring operating income up 18 per cent compared
with 2015 of €3,235 million.
Saturday 25 February 2017
Volkswagen shows it can ride out diesel crisis
Volkswagen Group is
making progress despite the diesel crisis with sales revenue exceeding expectations,
increasing by €4.0 billion to €217.3 billion. Group's operating result before
special items reached €14.6 billion.
Nissan stamps its mark on Sunderland
Proof of Nissan’s
commitment to the UK can be found in a new extra-large 5,200-tonne press at its
manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Friday 24 February 2017
Troy Clarke now in a position to wield power
Troy Clarke has his
firmly under the table at Navistar International Corporation
where he now becomes chairman of the board of directors as well as chief
executive officer.
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Diesel F-150 set to boost SinterCast
The chief executive of
foundry process control technology specialist SinterCast sees further
substantial growth for the company in the year ahead.
Friday 17 February 2017
Nissan “disappointed” over diesel emissions
NISSAN has maintained
its innocence after being found guilty of cheating emissions on cars made in
its Sunderland, UK facility
VW feels the effects of Brazil and China
Brazil, China and Germany appear to
have caused the Volkswagen brand to take a hit in January 2017.
Wednesday 15 February 2017
GKN’s all-wheel-drive rolls out in China
GKN Driveline’s Chinese Joint
Venture is bearing fruits. Its partner SDS has commenced production of the
complete all-wheel drive (AWD) Disconnect system for small to medium-sized
vehicles in China.
Can PSA Group gain where GM loses?
What does Peaguot SA
know that so far has eluded General Motors in Europe? It remains to be seen.
But, if you’re gonna buy something, you sure as hell gotta make it work.
Tuesday 14 February 2017
Ambassador brand falls under the hammer
Hindustan Motors, owned by the C K Birla Group, has
sold the Ambassador brand name to Peugeot SA in a the deal closed last Friday
and said to be worth Rs 80 Crore. Production of Ambassador cars stopped around
three years ago.
Monday 13 February 2017
Is this new 4x4 a 4x4 too far?
A new company, Ineos
Automotive has been formed to manufacture a rugged off-roader in the style of
Land Rover’s discontinued Defender, according to Jim Ratcliffe who runs the
Ineos Group.
Sunday 12 February 2017
Nissan UK supports its Japan parent
Nissan
UK claims
that while stronger business across the European continent, helped by high
demand for Qashqai and X-Trail models, has pushed sales higher difficulties in
Japan have given the firm's financial performance a knock.
Saturday 11 February 2017
BMW pencils in another record year for 2017
Following a sixth
consecutive record-breaking year, BMW Group sales achieved their best-ever
start to the year with January figures showing increased deliveries in all
world regions.
Thursday 9 February 2017
McLaren plans for volume CF output in 2020
McLaren
Automotive's new Composites
Technology Centre will be responsible for the development and manufacturing of
the Monocell and Monocage carbon fibre chassis in future McLaren cars from 2020
onwards.
Tuesday 7 February 2017
Hitachi and Honda set to motor together
The prospect of
increased electric motor sales for electric vehicles has driven Hitachi and Honda
into each other’s arms.
Thursday 2 February 2017
Daimler achieves another record year in 2016
Daimler AG grew profitably once again in 2016 and achieved best-ever
figures for unit sales, revenue and net profit.
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