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Ferrari reveals new 602 hp Roma Coupe

The fifth new model Ferrari has launched in 2019, the Roma is termed a “2+” coupe, which Ferrari says features “refined proportions and timeless design” while offering “unparalleled performance and handling.” Roma is 200mph front-engined machine with V8 turbo motor. While it shares some underpinnings with the Portofino drop-top, the new machine features bold new styling and is described by the Italian… Continue reading Ferrari reveals new 602 hp Roma Coupe

Volkswagen breaks ground for EV manufacturing plant in the USA

Rendering of expansion for electric vehicle production. The Chattanooga site will be VW’s North-American hub for EV manufacturing. Volkswagen of America has today marked the start of construction for its electric vehicle production facility. The Chattanooga site, where production begins in 2022, will be Volkswagen’s North American assembly base for electric vehicles on the Modular… Continue reading Volkswagen breaks ground for EV manufacturing plant in the USA

Dr Michael Schneider appointed Norma Group’s CEO

The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has appointed Dr. Michael Schneider Chairman of the Management Board on a permanent basis today. Dr. Schneider had already taken on the duties of interim CEO in addition to his responsibilities as CFO on August 1, 2019. His predecessor Bernd Kleinhens… Continue reading Dr Michael Schneider appointed Norma Group’s CEO

MG Motor wants to “define and lead” the EV space in India, to offer charging stations too

MG Motor, one of the two newcomers in the Indian passenger vehicle market this year, is in an aggressive mode to grow, not only in the conventional internal combustion vehicle industry but also in the emerging electric passenger vehicle market. That’s perhaps reflected in its strategy of making the second of its first five models, an… Continue reading MG Motor wants to “define and lead” the EV space in India, to offer charging stations too

Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics

OMRON Automotive Electronics has become part of the Nidec Group. Now known as Nidec Mobility, the company will work closely with Nidec’s automotive motor business unit to develop new modules and systems that combine the motors, pumps and gears of the Nidec Group with the electronic control units, and other electronic components, of Nidec Mobility.… Continue reading Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics

Mitsubishi reveals new Xpander Cross for ASEAN markets

Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off the Xpander Cross, which is essentially a rugged alternative to the standard Xpander MPV. The model will first go on sale in Indonesia and then will be introduced in other ASEAN markets. The Xpander Cross gets the same body panels as the Xpander MPV but with a number of… Continue reading Mitsubishi reveals new Xpander Cross for ASEAN markets

Smart Eye to supply driver monitoring system to Japanese carmakers

Swedish AI company Smart Eye has announced that it will deliver Driver Monitoring System (DMS) to a new and existing Japanese car manufacturer. The new OEM is one of Japan’s largest and the second Japanese OEM for Smart Eye, which now cooperates in total with nine OEMs. The company says its technology will be launched… Continue reading Smart Eye to supply driver monitoring system to Japanese carmakers

ZF opens first plant in Vietnam, adds Vinfast as a new customer

Opening of ZF’s Chassis Plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam: Michael Hankel, Member of the ZF Board of Management (3rd from left, back row), James DeLuca, VinGroup Deputy CEO (4th from left, back row), Dr. Peter Holdmann, Head of ZF’s Chassis Technology Division (5th from left, back row). German Tier 1 supplier ZF has opened its first… Continue reading ZF opens first plant in Vietnam, adds Vinfast as a new customer