The Trump administration said it would revoke California’s authority to set its own auto tailpipe emissions standards and to require some zero-emission vehicles, a decision that sparked a massive legal battle between Washington and the most populous state over the future of US vehicles
Thursday 19th September 2019 The Trump administration said it would revoke California’s authority to set its own auto tailpipe emissions standards and to require some zero-emission vehicles, a decision that sparked a massive legal battle between Washington and the most populous state over the future of US vehicles.
It was reported that Ineos, the petrochemicals firm run by pro-Brexit billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s third-richest person, would build a new 4×4 vehicle in the UK, a boost to an industry hit by closure announcements earlier in the year
Wednesday 18th September 2019 It was reported that Ineos, the petrochemicals firm run by pro-Brexit billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s third-richest person, would build a new 4×4 vehicle in the UK, a boost to an industry hit by closure announcements earlier in the year.
Ferdinand Karl Piech (82), Volkswagen AG’s former chairman and chief executive, died
Sunday 25th August 2019 Ferdinand Karl Piech (82), Volkswagen AG’s former chairman and chief executive, died. He had transformed the German company from a struggling midsized carmaker into a global automotive powerhouse.
Russia opened a showroom selling its first post-Soviet luxury limousine under the Aurus brand, a type of car used by President Vladimir Putin at his inauguration in 2018
Friday 23rd August 2019 Russia opened a showroom selling its first post-Soviet luxury limousine under the Aurus brand, a type of car used by President Vladimir Putin at his inauguration in 2018. It was priced at 18 million rubles ($274,000).
French insurer AXA stated that electric luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) may be 40% more likely to cause accidents than their standard engine counterparts, possibly because drivers are still getting used to their quick acceleration
Thursday 22nd August 2019 French insurer AXA stated that electric luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) may be 40% more likely to cause accidents than their standard engine counterparts, possibly because drivers are still getting used to their quick acceleration.
Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace reached 490
Friday 2nd August 2019 Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace reached 490.48 km/h (304.77 mph) in a modified near production ready Chiron prototype at Volkswagen’s test facility in Ehra-Lessien. The speed was verified by the TÜV, Germany’s Technical Inspection Association. This marks the first time a semi-production car has ever broken the infamous 300 mph barrier. […]
Brazilian police stated that they had shut down a clandestine factory producing fake Ferraris and sham Lamborghinis in the southern state of Catarina
Wednesday 17th July 2019 Brazilian police stated that they had shut down a clandestine factory producing fake Ferraris and sham Lamborghinis in the southern state of Catarina.
Lee Iacocca (94), father of the Ford Mustang and rescuer of Chrysler Corp
Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Lee Iacocca (94), father of the Ford Mustang and rescuer of Chrysler Corp. died at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles County. His 184 book: “Iacocca: An Autobiography” became a best seller. He is best known for the development of Ford Mustang and Pinto cars, while at the Ford Motor […]
Paris banned all diesel vehicles aged 13 years or over from the city centre, the latest move in a campaign to tackle pollution on the city’s streets
Monday 1st July 2019 Paris banned all diesel vehicles aged 13 years or over from the city centre, the latest move in a campaign to tackle pollution on the city’s streets.
US media reported that more than a dozen car manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen had officially asked Pres
Friday 7th June 2019 US media reported that more than a dozen car manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen had officially asked Pres. Donald Trump not to relax emission limits, to avoid a fragmentation of the car market.
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