Frankfurt IAA 2017 news roundup
International Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Chery targets European fleets with plug-in SUV - Chinese carmaker Chery has revealed the first of its European-market products, a crossover with hybrid and electric powertrains which will target fleet and retail customers ...
- VW Group aims for CO2-neutral engines, electric vehicles - Volkswagen Group is working towards carbon-neutral combustion engines, seeing petrol and diesel as a vital technology despite plans for mass electrification of its model range ...
- Opel confirms first plug-in hybrid - Opel will offer a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in the Grandland X crossover, utilising PSA Group technology and suggesting sister brands Peugeot, Citroen and DS could ...
- Honda’s first EV for Europe due in 2019 - Honda will launch its first European-market electric car in 2019, with near-future product plans suggesting diesel is being phased out of its product range. For ...
- Kia unveils new European models - Kia has today unveiled the new production Kia Stonic compact SUV, Picanto X-Line, upgraded Sorento and Proceed Concept at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. ...
- Toyota to introduce higher-powered hybrid option for core models - Toyota is planning to offer more powerful hybrid options across its core model line-up. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BMW i Vision Dynamics concept hints at future “i5” - BMW’s third i brand model will join the carmaker’s line-up in 2021 in the form of a fully electric four-door Gran Coupé. For more of ...
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