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World NM: Big Tech’s Next Monopoly Game: Building the Car of the Future001690

When Ford announced that starting in 2023 its cars and trucks would come with Google Maps, Assistant and Play Store preinstalled, CEO Jim Farley called the partnership between his iconic U.S. automaker and the search giant a chance to “reinvent” the automobile — making it an office-on-wheels. And, finally, Ford — under its new CEO,… Continue reading World NM: Big Tech’s Next Monopoly Game: Building the Car of the Future001690

World NM: Russian-made cars rise in price by 5-20% in 2021001689

MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. New cars manufactured in Russia have risen in price by 5-8% in 2021, cars made abroad – by around 20%, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Friday. “For example, if we take Russian-made cars, the price growth this year was within 5-8%, and in terms of import,… Continue reading World NM: Russian-made cars rise in price by 5-20% in 2021001689

World NM: Lucid Steps Up Air’s Production With More Than a Hundred Units Awaiting Delivery001688

Lucid is the second American carmaker that wants a piece of Tesla’s business, and it seems it’s already in a better position than Rivian in challenging the leader. A flyover video posted online shows more than a hundred cars awaiting delivery in a parking lot at Lucid’s manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid Air’s… Continue reading World NM: Lucid Steps Up Air’s Production With More Than a Hundred Units Awaiting Delivery001688

World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

Thanks to Tim Bartz at Long McArthur, we have learned a few things about the 2023 Maverick. First things first, August 16th is when the order banks open while scheduling is expected to begin on September 15th. The eCommerce director and Internet sales manager has also spilled the beans on reta… (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: 2023 Ford Maverick Orders, Scheduling, Production Details Revealed001685

World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

When they were milking the hell out of the Elan and Esprit, the peeps at Lotus returned to the British automaker’s roots with the Elise. Launched to much critical acclaim in 1995 and named after the daughter of head honcho Romano Artioli, the lightweight roadster also happened to drain the coffers dry, resulting in a… Continue reading World NM: The Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Are Officially Out of Production001684

World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683

General Motor extends the production halt at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan where the ill-fated Chevrolet Bolt EV was produced. It won’t be until March next year that the Bolt EV will be built again in Michigan, after production was halted in August. The Chevrolet Bolt’s sad story is another proof the big automakers… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683

World NM: Portuguese lithium, fuel of Europe’s electric vehicle revolution?001682

Portugal next year could approve lithium mining that will reduce Europe’s dependence on outside sources for a key ingredient in the frenetic global race to decarbonise the auto industry. Portugal’s environment regulator will deliver its verdict on the approval of a major new lithium mine in the north of the country in early 2022. Costing… Continue reading World NM: Portuguese lithium, fuel of Europe’s electric vehicle revolution?001682

World NM: Chip design matters for EU, but so does packaging 20.12.2021001681

When German engineering and technology company Bosch inaugurated a new semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany, earlier this year, it received large local media coverage as state-of-the-art chip production facilities are few and far between across the EU. What makes the EU’s ties with China so complicated is that while still being a cooperation partner, China… Continue reading World NM: Chip design matters for EU, but so does packaging
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