Daily Archives: June 14, 2014

Pristine Volvo P1800ES sells for record price at Bonhams auction

Pristine Volvo P1800ES sells for record price at Bonhams auction

Bonhams Auctioneers has sold a 1973 Volvo P1800ES Sport Wagon for the record sum of $92,400.

BMW and Tesla executives meet to discuss electric cars

BMW and Tesla executives meet to discuss electric cars

By Edward Taylor

Executives from German carmaker BMW and U.S.-based Tesla met this week in a move which could lead to the creation of charging stations usable for different types of electric cars.

Jaguar Land Rover plans China engine plant

Jaguar Land Rover plans China engine plant

Jaguar Land Rover is finalizing plans to build an engine factory next to its new vehicle plant in China. The factory would be the British automaker’s first engine plant outside the UK.

PSA’s domestic revamp begins with downsizing of Mulhouse plant

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said it will invest €300 million ($408 million) to revamp and shrink its Mulhouse plant in eastern France, as the carmaker begins work on a recovery plan under new CEO Carlos Tavares.

Walter de Silva: Italy’s loss, VW’s gain

Walter de Silva: Italy's loss, VW's gain

Walter de Silva is finally getting the recognition he deserves from his homeland.