World Car Person of the Year award presented posthumously
The late Sergio Marchionne has been named the World Car Person of the Year.
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EV tyres in Geneva show
Tyres specially designed for electric cars and plug-in hybrids feature on two electric supercars debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italdesign DaVinci and the Pininfarina Battista.
Volvo set for 180 km/h limit on all vehicles
Volvo is making its mark on safety by limiting the top speed on all its cars to 180 km/h from next year. It’s part of the company’s ambitious target for zero fatalities and serious injuries in a new Volvo by 2020.
Jaguar I-Pace wins more awards
The latest include the 2019 Car of the Year award for both the United Kingdom and Europe, while the I-Pace is also a front runner for the World Car of the Year title to be announced in April at the New York Auto Show.
Tesla to reveal Model Y – drops S and X prices
Tesla will unveil its Model Y on March 14 in Los Angeles. Its chief executive Elon Musk said more than a year ago that the Model Y would be unveiled on March 15, 2019 – mentioning the Ides of March.
MiX Telematics signs Australian deal
MiX Telematics, a provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has signed a deal with a leading global energy services provider for its vehicles in Australia.
EROAD signs first major US customer
EROAD has signed a deal with one of the largest privately owned fleets in North America for the delivery of around 4900 Ehubo 2 telematic units. The agreement marks the first U.S.
Volvo Cars named as one of the world’s most ethical companies in 2019
Volvo Cars has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2019 World’s Most Ethical Company. This is the third consecutive year that Volvo Cars has received this recognition.
Breaking: Tesla dealerships to close?
Tesla has announced plans to shift all sales worldwide to online only - putting the future of local dealerships in question. As part of the announcement of a new, cheaper Model 3 version today, the company announced the change.
Volvo invests in children’s ride sharing service
Volvo Cars has acquired a stake in Zum, a fast-growing on-demand ride sharing service for children. California-based Zum was founded in 2015 and provides a trusted network of vetted drivers that allows parents and schools to schedule transport for school commutes, after-school events and other activities.