VW’s online Geneva Motor Show
In the wake of the Geneva Motor Show cancellation, Volkswagen is making a virtual version of its stand and new model display available online. It will be live on VW’s international website from now until April17.
Mercedes infotainment system gets the personal touch
Mercedes-Benz is adding new personalised features to the on-board interactive MBUX multi-media infotainment system in its vehicles. They’re available in Mercedes in selected European countries, Brazil, and some Asian countries including China from April this year.
Peugeot 208 is European Car of Year
Peugeot’s 208 has been named 2020 European Car of the Year by a panel of 60 motoring journalists. It’s the sixth time a Peugeot has won the award. Peugeot’s previous winners were: the 504 sedan (1969), 405 sedan (1988), 307 (2002) and 308 (2014) hatchbacks, and the 3008 SUV in 2017.
Puma poised to pounce on Australia
Australians can choose among three models when the European-built Puma SUV reaches Ford showrooms in the second half of 2020.
Union and industry attack Covid-19
The USA-based United Auto Workers (UAW) union has formed a task force with carmakers General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) to better protect factory and warehouse workers against Covid-19.