MINI has unveiled the most powerful production model in the company’s history, the 231PS John Cooper Works (JCW) Hatchback.
Audi’s new pocket rocket, the RS3 Sportback, starts around £40,000
Audi’s latest hot hatchback blends the practicalities of a small family car with supercar-baiting levels of performance.
Denmark’s CLEVER to add 100 ABB fast charging stations
Danish electric mobility operator CLEVER will expand its charging network in Denmark and neighboring countries with 100 ABB multi-standard Terra 53 DC fast charging stations.
The chargers will be installed in Denmark and in neighboring countries through partners, including a first collaboration with Öresundskraft in Sweden.
Ford-Getrag JV appoints Sue Slaughter, new COO
Getrag Ford Transmissions, a joint venture between Ford and the Germany’s Getrag, has named Sue Slaughter (photo above) as its chief operating officer. Slaughter, 45, takes up the role on January 1 and succeeds Kevin O’Neill, who is retiring.
Nissan doubles production in Russia to counter ruble decline
Nissan is boosting production in Russia as the collapse in the ruble hits its profits. The company started production of its X-Trail SUV at its St. Petersburg factory this week and will add the Qashqai next year as part of a €167 million investment that has doubled the plant’s annual capacity to 100,000 units.
