UK becomes Volvo’s second biggest global market in March 2014. Sustained market growth continues as Volvo Car UK aims for a 20% increase in sales. Top sellers include V40 range, XC60 and V60
Monthly Archives: April 2014
18-month trial of 16t battery-electric truck returns positive technical and environmental results
Logistics specialist STEF has been testing an experimental 16 tonne all-electric vehicle under actual operating conditions for Carrefour France.
Tata Motors forays into the Philippines Automotive market
Tata Motors announced its entry into the Philippines market at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), 2014, held at the World trade Centre. The company will commence its business in Philippines with exports of the Manza, the Vista, the Indigo and the Indica from its passenger vehicles portfolio and the Xenon, the Ace and the Super Ace from its commercial vehicles range. Tata Motors has appointed PilipinasTajAutogroup Inc., as its distributor in Philippines.
Audi 1Q 2014 China sales up 21.1% to 124,520 units; “2nd home market”
Audi sold 124,520 units during 1Q 2014 in China—an increase of 21.1% compared with the prior-year period, and its best first quarter there.
California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule for public comment
The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted for public comment current final modifications for the Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation for 15 days.
Statutorily, depending upon the comments received, ARB staff may either make further modifications and resubmit to Board for further consideration; failing that, the Board will adopt the new regulatory language.These final tweaks to the ZEV rule involve the allocation of ZEV credits for different types of ZEV vehicles and the handling of the associated fast-refueling accreditation, which includes the possible use of battery-swapping.