BMW Motorrad is launching its battery-electric C evolution maxi scooter. Its two conventionally powered maxi scooter model—C 600 Sport and C 650 GT—combine the ride qualities of a motorcycle with the specific agility and comfort of a scooter; the C evolution adds the dynamism and emissions-free operation of an electric vehicle.
Monthly Archives: May 2014
UK to get ‘greener’ Porsche Macan
The UK is the only European market that will get a “greener” Porsche Macan SUV with a four-cylinder engine due to demand for the version from China.
Porsche unveiled the Macan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine at the Beijing auto show on April 20. The variant is expected to outsell V-6 versions in China because the smaller engine attracts a fuel consumption tax of 12 percent compared with 25 percent for the 3.0-liter V6.
Ford CEO Mulally will step down earlier than expected
Ford on Thursday made official what investors and analysts had been waiting for – Chief Executive Alan Mulally this summer will pass the baton of leadership to Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields, six months earlier than expected.
Sweden’s Investor will tender Scania stake to VW
Swedish holding company Investor AB will tender its stake in Scania to Volkswagen Group, as the German automaker seeks to take full control of the truckmaker.
Millers Announces an Ethanol Protecting Additive for Older Petrol Engines
Many owners of older cars are worried that increasing ethanol content in petrol will have corrosive effects on their engine fuel delivery systems and valve seats.
