The environment committee has approved new rules for making it possible for the EU to meet an ambitious target for cleaner cars by 2020. CO2 emissions will need to come down from 130gCO2/km in 2015 to 95kgCO2/km by 2020. This is important as one fifth of all CO2 emissions in [...]
Apple inventions use iPhone’s Bluetooth capabilities to locate, interact with cars
A pair of patent filings discovered on Thursday reveal Apple is actively investigating the possibilities afforded by the iOS mobile platform’s various wireless connectivity options, including the ability to interact with, and at times control, a Bluetooth-enabled automobile. The two patents, published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, describe [...]
BMW i range to expand Advanced, efficient vehicle line-up could be expanded with production version of i3 Concept Coupé and other new mid-sized models
BMW is already planning to expand its upcoming i model range beyond the initial i3 and i8 models, a source has revealed. While not confirmed for production yet, it’s likely that a more sporting and stylish coupe version of the i3 would follow the five-door version, based on the i3 Concept [...]
The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition Will Have Its Splendid Opening on April 21
SHANGHAI–April 15, 2013: The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 21 to 29, 2013. With the theme of “Innovation for Better Life,” Auto Shanghai 2013 will not only be a testament to the innovative developments of China’s [...]
US Steel CEO Confident That Steel Will Remain Main Automotive Material
US Steel CEO denies reports according to which steel is no longer the main automotive material. “Steel is an incredibly green material. Steel can be recycled continuously without affecting its key performance attributes,” said CEO John Surma, speaking to the Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. US Steel CEO Confident [...]
