Resistance of the Group’s operating margin at 5.9% The Group confirms its full year objectives of a Group operating margin at around 6% and a positive Automotive operational free cash flow. Given the degradation in demand, the Group now expects 2019 revenues to be close to last year’s (at constant...
Read more Stopping distances on a dry or wet road & driving tip
Stopping distances: speed and braking The simple truth about speeding is: the faster you go, the longer it takes to stop and, if you crash, the harder the impact. Even small increases in speed could have severe consequences. If a pedestrian steps out into the path of an oncoming vehicle...
Read more Groupe Renault resists with volumes down 6.7% in a global market down 7.1% and maintained a market share of 4.4% with 1,938,579 vehicles sold
In the first half of the year, Groupe Renault recorded 1,938,579 vehicles sold, down 6.7% in a market that fell 7.1%. Sales remained stable in Europe in a market that fell by 2.5%. In regions outside Europe, the Group’s sales followed the sharply declining global trend. In the electric vehicle...
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Green EuroNCAP: Latest Diesels Clean Up Their Act Green NCAP is a unique new consortium, comprising European governments, motoring clubs, consumer groups and universities, hosted and supported by the European New Car Assessment Programme. It aims to promote cars that are less polluting and more fuel- and energy-efficient by providing...
Read more BMW beats market trend: sales and market share grow in first half year
BMW Group sales continued their positive trend in June: worldwide deliveries were up 0.7% on the same month last year, with a total of 240,674 premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles sold. This brings the company’s total sales for the year to date to 1,252,837 (+0.8%), the first time the...
Read more All-new Fiat Panda Waze
New Panda Waze, the evolution of the most social city-car ever, is landing in Fiat showrooms The success of the first version particularly among young motorists already in its launch year is confirmed by its contribution to the 45% increase in European sales of the Cross interpretation of Panda. Not...
Read more New Renault MÉGANE R.S. TROPHY-R is the most high performance production car Renault has ever put on the market
NEW RENAULT MÉGANE R.S. TROPHY-R: EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMANCE New Renault MÉGANE R.S. TROPHY-R is the most high performance production car Renault has ever put on the market. It is rooted in Renault’s immense history in motorsport, and perpetuates the legend of the record-breaking Mégane R.S., once more bringing to the roads...
Read more Safety First for Automated Driving (SaFAD)
11 industry leaders across the automotive and automated driving technology spectrum today published “Safety First for Automated Driving,” (SaFAD) These 11 leaders — Aptiv, Audi, Baidu, BMW, Continental, Daimler, FCA US LLC, HERE, Infineon, Intel and Volkswagen — comprise the broadest representation across the industry and have published, to date,...
Read more Tesla, Mercedes and Škoda Score a Touchdown in Euro NCAP’s Latest Safety Tests
Tesla, Mercedes and Škoda Score a Touchdown in Euro NCAP’s Latest Safety Tests Euro NCAP releases safety ratings of six new cars today. Four of those have achieved five stars: the much talked about Tesla Model 3, the new Škoda Scala, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and the latest GLE from the...
Read more The all-new BMW X6
The new BMW X6 blends the agile and versatile driving properties of a Sports Activity Vehicle with the head-turning looks of a coupe. The third-generation X6 employs a clean, exclusive design language to underscore its confident and commanding appearance. And advanced powertrain and chassis technology teams up with a wealth of innovations...
Read more Dacia revealed Duster Black Collector, an ultra-limited edition model to be produced in 500 numbered units
Dacia revealed Duster Black Collector, an ultra-limited edition model to be produced in 500 numbered units At the annual Big Dacia Picnic, held this year on June 30, 2019 at Chaalis Abbey in the Oise department north of Paris, Dacia revealed the new ultra-limited edition Duster Black Collector to its...
Read more New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé
The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé from BMW Group Plant Dingolfing offers the best of both worlds. This four-door model is a genuine sports car that combines spaciousness in the rear with all the benefits of a luxury sedan. The Gran Coupé...
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