Europe

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Design Patented In Europe

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Thursday May 28, 2020

Bajaj Auto has always maintained that the Chetak electric scooter is a global product and the company is now one step closer to its European launch. The Pune-based manufacturer has officially registered the Bajaj Chetak design in Europe, according to the documents filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The company had a...

LG’s OLED 4K UHD CX Series Gets a 48-Inch Model, Sales Open Next Month in Asia, Europe

Tasneem Akolawala | Wednesday May 27, 2020

LG OLED CX TV 48-inch model is official and joins the existing 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch models in the company’s 2020 CX series. With the addition of a 48-inch model, LG wants to offer a mid-size TV set for customers who prefer it.

Donald Trump Urges Quicker US Reopening From Virus Lockdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 27, 2020

President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed for a broader reopening of the United States as coronavirus-related job losses mounted, while parts of Europe embraced post-lockdown life.

Realme 6s With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G90T SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Realme 6s is priced at EUR 199, and will go on sale in Europe from June 2. Key specifications include a 6.5-inch hole-punch display and a Helio G90T SoC.

Realme X3 SuperZoom With 5x Optical Zoom Support, 120Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Abhik Sengupta | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphone has been launched in Europe and the phone is available for pre-booking via Realme Europe site. The phone also packs a periscope camera that supports 60X "superzoom." Here are the full specifications of the phone.

World Coronavirus Cases Top 5.5 Million: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 26, 2020

More than 5.5 million cases of the new coronavirus have been officially declared in the world, more than two-thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of 0740 GMT on Tuesday.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Teased

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Hyundai, the South Korean auto manufacturer on Tuesday officially revealed the first glimpse of the 2021 Santa Fe SUV. The teaser image of the new Santa Fe reveals a significant front-end makeover sporting a refined yet rugged design of Hyundai's new-generation Santa Fe. Apart from the cosmetic updates on the outside, the SUV will also feature inte...

Daimler Aims For Worldwide Carbon-Neutral Production By 2022: Report

Reuters | Tuesday May 26, 2020

German luxury automaker Daimler on Monday announced tougher carbon emissions targets, saying it aimed to reach carbon dioxide-neutral production of passenger cars worldwide by 2022.

Nissan Considering 20,000 Job Cuts, Mainly In Europe And Developing Nations: Report

Reuters | Monday May 25, 2020

Nissan Motor Co is considering cutting 20,000 jobs from its global workforce, focusing on Europe and developing countries, Kyodo news reported on Friday, as the Japanese automaker struggles to recover from plunging car sales.

Realme X3 SuperZoom Will Feature 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+ SoC; Design Revealed

Vineet Washington | Monday May 25, 2020

Realme X3 SuperZoom will come with a 120Hz display and the Snapdragon 855+ SoC as per the company’s European Twitter account. It will be unveiled alongside a smart band and truly wireless (TWS) earphones on May 26.

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Recalled In Europe Over Connecting Rod Issue

Edited By Kingshuk Dutta | Monday May 25, 2020

Honda issued a recall for about 300 units of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade across markets in Europe for a con-rod related issue. The Honda CBR1000RR-R made its debut at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show as the company's flagship sportbike.

Hertz Files For U.S. Bankruptcy Protection As Car Rentals Evaporate In Pandemic

Reuters | Sunday May 24, 2020

The more than a century old car rental firm Hertz Global Holdings Inc filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday after its business was decimated during the coronavirus pandemic and talks with creditors failed to result in much-needed relief.Hertz's board earlier in the day approved the company seeking Chapter 11 protection in a U.S. bankruptcy cour...

France Warns Renault Could Disappear; Nissan Plans Job Cuts

Reuters | Saturday May 23, 2020

Europe's car industry was put on alert for more job losses on Friday as a French minister warned Renault could disappear if it didn't get help soon and a Japanese news report said partner Nissan was considering 20,000 layoffs, with many in Europe. Renault and Nissan have been in a carmaking alliance for the past two decades and are due to announce ...

Coronavirus Shutdowns Push Car Rental Company Hertz Into Bankruptcy In US, Canada

Business | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 23, 2020

Its main international operating regions, including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, were not included in the US Chapter 11 filing.

Donald Trump Urges Quicker US Reopening From Coronavirus Lockdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 22, 2020

President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed for a broader reopening of the United States as coronavirus-related job losses mounted, while parts of Europe embraced post-lockdown life.