Volkswagen Group will build a Seat SUV at a plant run by Czech brand Skoda, using lower labor costs to accelerate a turnaround at its only unprofitable division.
Daily Archives: June 7, 2014
BMW unveils new X6
The new flagship sports activity vehicle promises better performance, handling, better looks and a host of premium features as standard.
Ian Robertson, BMW sales boss says ‘born electric’ range will help boost margins
When BMW first entered the premium SUV sector with its X range it used a novel offering to leverage improved margins. Now it hopes to do the same with its “born electric” i range at a time when, it believes, the global premium sector price war is easing everywhere except in Europe.
inductive EV charging to grow 126.6% CAGR 2012-2020
A new report from Frost & Sullivan, “Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging for Global Electric Vehicles (EV) Market,” finds forecasts the total market for inductive (wireless) charging will experience a compound annual growth rate of 126.6% from 2012 to 2020, with approximately 351,900 units likely to be sold.
Lux Research: China, India lead Asian alternative fuels
Driven by aggressive mandates, government support and cost advantages, China and India—the world’s two most populous countries—dominate Asia’s alternative fuels landscape, according to Lux Research.
