Daily Archives: September 19, 2013

VW and PSA hardest hit as European car sales slide resumes

VW and PSA hardest hit as European car sales slide resumes

European car sales fell 5 percent in August with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Volkswagen Group hit hardest by the euro-zone slump, which is keeping customers out of showrooms.

Ecotality EV charger maker seeks bankruptcy protection

Ecotality EV charger maker seeks bankruptcy protection

Ecotality, which makes charging systems for electric vehicles, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and wants to sell its assets in an auction.

U.S. DOE to auction nonperforming Fisker Auto loan next month

U.S. DOE to auction nonperforming Fisker Auto loan next month

The U.S. Department of Energy will auction next month a green technology loan made to Fisker Automotive, a move that may allow the struggling company to mount a comeback under a new owner.

2014 mazda 3 offers tax savings for company car drivers

2014 mazda 3 offers tax savings for company car drivers

The new 2014 Mazda3 is set to offer company car drivers considerable savings when it goes on sale in January 2014. The new model will feature Mazda’s latest Skyactiv engines and be available in hatchback or saloon body styles.

Alfa Romeo 4C priced from £45,000

Alfa Romeo 4C priced from £45,000

Alfa Romeo has finally announced pricing for the highly anticipated 4C.