VW Plans to Go All-Turbo, Ford Could Follow
Is the conventional, or normally aspirated, gasoline engine on its way out? It’s starting to look more and more like it as manufacturers adopt alternatives such as battery-electric vehicles and turbocharged gas and diesel powertrains. More
Use of Car-Sharing Programs Set for 550% Jump
A new study predicts that the number of members subscribing to car-sharing services will surge by more than 550% before the end of this decade – from the current 2.3 million to more than 12 million. Global revenues are expected to grow even more rapidly, forecasts Navigant Research, jumping from an anticipated $1 billion this year to $6.2 billion in 2020. More
GM Plans to More Closely Intertwine Buick and Opel Brands
General Motors Co. is developing two modular vehicle families, Global Delta and Global Epsilon, that will help to more closely integrate global product development between its Buick and Opel brands. More
France Will Raise Tax on High-Emission Cars, Report Says
France will raise the maximum tax levy on purchases of cars with high emissions to 8,000 euros from 6,000 euros, a measure that could bring in 100 million euros ($133.53 million) in tax receipts next year, newspaper Les Echos reported. More
Pets at Home Continues Partnership with Fleet Alliance
Pets at Home, the UK’s largest pet care retailer with over 350 stores across the UK, has opted to continue to use leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, to manage its growing fleet of over 240 vehicles. More
