AUTO

March 17, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc unveiled its Model Y electric sports utility vehicle on Thursday evening in California, promising a much-awaited crossover that will face competition from European car makers rolling out their own electric rivals.
Chief Executive Elon Musk said the compact SUV, built on the same platform as the Model 3, would first debut in a long-range version with a range of 300 miles (482"... Continue Reading

March 17, 2019

(AETOS Wire) -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance), a trade association representing 12 automakers, honored David Hall, chief executive officer and founder of Velodyne Lidar, Inc., as an Autos2050® award winner. Hall was selected in the award’s Ingenuity category, which pays tribute to executives for demonstrating exceptional creativity and uniqueness. The Auto Alliance recognized Hall as an industry leader by achieving his company’s goal of safe autonomous driving by providing some of the most advanced lidar sensors at automotive-grade pricing. The organization also saluted Hall for leading Velodyne in its launch of the World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology in 2018 that seeks to educate the public, media, and industry about the benefits of autonomous vehicle (AV) safety and industry challenges. Auto Alliance...... Continue Reading

March 13, 2019

Mohamed Naser Al Sayer, a subsidiary of Al Sayer Holding and Toyota Genuine Spare Parts recently hosted a display stand at Avenues Mall to spread the awareness about the danger of using counterfeit parts. Members from the Group Parts Division interacted with the visitors and explained the key benefits of using genuine quality parts to support long engine life and improve overall vehicle performance.

March 3, 2019

Following a comprehensive upgrade, one of Porsche’s most popular models, the Macan, is now available in Kuwait. With performance credentials that underline the model’s position as the true sports car in its segment, the latest generation was showcased to guests at a special event held by Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company at the showroom. The brand’s compact SUV has evolved"... Continue Reading

February 26, 2019

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German prosecutors said Monday they had fined high-end carmaker BMW €8.5 million ($9.6 million) over diesel cars with higher harmful emissions than allowed, while adding the infraction was down to error rather than deliberate fraud.
“Munich prosecutors have ordered a fine of €8.5 million for the administrative offense of negligence in quality control,” investigators"... Continue Reading