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China demand drives Volvo upturn
- July 4, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volvo Cars has reported record first-half-year sales in 2019 of 340,826 cars, up 7.3 per cent compared with the same period last year. China, the US and Europe all reported a steady growth for the six-month period, with China recording its highest ever first-half and June sales volumes. In June, Volvo Cars sold 62,775 cars, [...] -
Hyundai unveils CVVD engine technology
- July 3, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. CVVD optimises both engine performance and fuel efficiency while also being eco-friendly. The valve control technology regulates the duration of valve opening and closing according to driving conditions, achieving a four per cent [...] -
VW takes position in China’s e-mobility
- July 2, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volkswagen is striving for the lead in transforming the auto industry towards electric mobility in China. This was endorsed by the CEO of Volkswagen AG, Herbert Diess, at the first World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) in the southern Chinese city of Boao. The Boao Consensus, which describes the strategic results of the congress, foresees [...] -
ERM taps into EV market
- July 1, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
International automotive technology supplier ERM Advanced Telematics is expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) market. ERM products are installed in more than five million vehicles worldwide. Now the company is planning later to launch StarLink EV, a telematics product for the EV market that can be used in cars, buses, trucks and even two-wheeled vehicles [...] -
Groupe PSA announces new Europe plants
- June 27, 2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Groupe PSA has announced its intention to manufacture the next generation Astra in two plants in Europe. The group has confirmed that the Russelsheim plant will manufacture Astra and that it is planned that the second plant will be Ellesmere Port in the United Kingdom. The decision on the allocation to the Ellesmere Port plant [...]