Monthly Archives: September 2014

SsangYong will join expanding subcompact SUV segment

SUV specialist SsangYong will preview a subcompact SUV at the Paris auto show next month with the XIV concept.

A production version called the X100 will be launched next year, a SsangYong spokesman stated.

Citroën unveiling Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept at Paris

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Citroën will unveil its new C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept at the Paris Motor Show. With the C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept, Citroën is demonstrating fuel consumption of 2l/100 km (118 mpg US) through the use of optimized design with a 20% improvement in aerodynamics; lower rolling resistance (Tall&Narrow) tires; efforts to use lighter parts and thus reduce overall vehicle weight by 100 kg; and the implementation of Hybrid Air technology, which cuts fuel consumption by 30%.

Fiat Chrysler locates new HQ in London’s West End

London district of St James’s, running down from Piccadilly - Fiat Chrysler locates new HQ in London's West End

Fiat Chrysler will locate its new global headquarters in London’s West End, opting for the most expensive office district in the world.

VW’s German workers will seek above-inflation pay rises

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German workers at Volkswagen will push for above-inflation pay rises next year, even as Europe’s largest carmaker seeks to cut costs and boost flagging profitability in its core division, their main labor union said.

Lotus plans to cut up to 325 jobs to reduce losses

Lotus plans to cut up to 325 jobs to reduce losses

UK sports car maker Group Lotus said it plans to cut as many as 325 jobs, a quarter of its workforce, as it seeks to reduce losses.