BYTON and FAW (First Automotive Works), stabilize its partnership by signing a cooperation investment framework agreement. BYTON, an electric vehicle manufacturer, and FAW a Chinese automotive manufacturing company, signed the agreement before the start of the 2018 Beijing Motor Show. FAW will join the fundraising of BYTON as a strategic investor. In future, both sides [...]

According to Reuters, German transport minister Andreas Scheuer is requesting carmakers tell him how they plan to complete outstanding software upgrades on diesel vehicles to reduce emissions. Andreas told German newspaper, Sueddeutsche Zeitung ‘I am pushing for the promised 5.3 million cars to really be upgraded by the end of the year. ‘We are nearly [...]

According to Reuters, Nissan’s brand Infiniti plans to triple sales in China within the next five years. To increase sales, Nissan plans to make four additional car models within the Infiniti brand and to shift to an emphasis on electric contributions. Infiniti will aim to increase sales to 150,000 vehicles per year, as compared to [...]

Volkswagen has planned to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at more than 100 Walmarts, according to Reuters. The charging stations will be located over 34 states by late 2019 as part of VW’s Electrify America plan. Walmart and VW hope the installations will strengthen charging infrastructure across the country. ‘We recognize that electric vehicles [...]

According to Reuters, General Motors announced that it was replacing Johan de Nysschen as head of its Cadillac brand. Johan will be replaced by Steve Carlisle, the current managing director of GM’s Canadian Operations. ‘Looking forward, the world is changing rapidly, and, beginning with the launch of the new XT4, it is paramount that we [...]