Monthly Archives: May 2014

Nissan begins production of second BEV, e-NV200 in Barcelona

Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle—the e-NV200—which will be available as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van.

The Nissan plant in Barcelona will be the global production site for this vehicle, which will be available as a light commercial van, passenger vehicle and electric taxi.

Entry-level McLaren P13 rendered

Entry-level McLaren P13 rendered

McLaren’s current line-up includes the sold out P1 supercar and the 650S (essentially an updated 12C).

Mercedes’ reworked G-class SUV will be wider, more efficient

Mercedes' reworked G-class SUV will be wider, more efficient

Mercedes-Benz will make some extensive changes to its rugged G-class SUV. So major is the overhaul, planned for 2017, that Mercedes insiders say it will, in effect, be an all-new vehicle.

BMW Keeps pressure On in US against German Competitors

BMW Keeps pressure On in US against German Competitors

BMW struggles to become the number one German automaker in the United States, against its tough competitors coming from the same country, namely Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

Frank discussion with Walter de Silva, VW Group design boss

Frank discussion with Walter de Silva, VW Group design boss

Volkswagen Group design boss Walter de Silva has been waging a 15-year battle against vehicles with unnecessary exterior graphics. His campaign started at VW Group subsidiary Audi and now includes the German automaker’s entire range of brands.