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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Hyundai Kia Automotive Group; Fiat-Chrysler; and the automotive partnership of RenaultNissan. million diesel passenger cars sold in 2011, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In addition, some traditional diesel OEMs are beginning to explore new markets, especially the United States.

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Project Titan: Apple’s Electric Car Project

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Now that the policymakers, general consumers and automobile manufacturers being aware of the potential of electric cars and the requirement of autonomous cars, Apple’s electric car project gains importance more than ever. billion) in Kia Motors, with Kia planning to build the Apple Car in its Georgia plant.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers.

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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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The Race Among The Automobile Manufacturers The internal combustion engine (ICE) has powered our cars for over a century and is being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). To quote some examples, up until less than a decade ago Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai were well-known for their cost-effective models.