Audi customers in Europe will soon be able to buy the A8 sedan with headlights that see around corners and illuminate more space without blinding oncoming motorists, after the automaker showcased them at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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EU politicians back compromise on car emissions targets
EU politicians have backed a compromise that would give carmakers limited leeway in the race to cut CO2 emissions in line with targets while rejecting German calls for more lenient rules.
The European Commission is seeking to enforce a goal for the EU car fleet of 95 grams of CO2 per kilometer by 2020, down from 130 g/km by 2015.
Detroit Electric, one-time electric car maker, returns to intro electric sports car in April
After an absence of over 70 years, Detroit Electric, the electric car manufacturer, has returned to the legendary Motor City, promising job creation and a range of exciting 100 percent electric vehicles for the mass market.
study suggests EU Tougher CO2 emission limits could provide growth
Proposed European legislation to cut CO2 emissions from Europe’s new-car fleet to 95g/km by 2020 could create about 400,000 jobs and save tens of billions of euros in fuel costs, a study said.
The new CO2 goal across is set for an initial vote in the European Parliament today. The plan has split the industry. Germany, home to luxury carmakers, has pressed for supercredits, which the European Commission says would dilute its plans.
Ghosn favors incentives to revive Europe car demand
Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn supports the use of scrapping incentives to mitigate falling demand for new cars in Europe, which is headed toward a sixth straight year of decline as austerity measures keep customers out of showrooms.
