BMW sales chief Ian Robertson says that the auto industry’s next-generation leaders will need to have open minds and international backgrounds.These characteristics will be crucial as automakers adapt to megatrends, he said.
One example is the growing number of people in megacities such as London who want a mobility solution — such as a car-sharing scheme — rather than the responsibility of car ownership.
Volkswagen has has revealed T-Roc concept at the Geneva Motor Show, that rides on its new MQB modular transverse matrix platform, underpinning also the seventh-generation Golf.
While T-Roc is purely a concept, Volkswagen says the model is a “look ahead to possible future SUV models”.
Jeep unveiled the new 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Designed for global markets, the Renegade offers 16 powertrain combinations globally and the segment’s first nine-speed automatic transmission.
TRW unveiled a new steering wheel concept, being shown on the Rinspeed XchangE showcar at the Geneva Motor Show. The steering wheel offers a number of multi-functional features including hands on/off detection to help support the driver during semi-automated and automated driving situations.
We have seen the Jaguar’s all-new mid-sized sports saloon testing for a while now here in Britain.
Until now almost everyone referred to this new model as XS.
