India-based automotive e-commerce platform CARS24 raised 75 million dirham ($20 million) in local debt funding from the Commercial Bank of Dubai. The debt funding fuels the company’s operational expansion in the UAE and provides it with significant funding flexibility, Wamda reported. The funding came following CARS24 ‘s $450 million funding round last September, and its announcement… Continue reading World NM: Indian CARS24 raises $20m from the Commercial Bank of Dubai001661
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World NM: Memo From Elon Musk Asks Tesla Employees to Stop Rushing Deliveries001659
While vehicle deliveries were delayed for most brands throughout 2021 due to the chip shortage and other issues, a recent memo from Elon Musk stands out as being unusual. Tesla’s CEO urged company employees to stop rushing orders to obtain record deliveries and focus on reducing costs instead. Last year, Tesla Motors delivered almost 500,000… Continue reading World NM: Memo From Elon Musk Asks Tesla Employees to Stop Rushing Deliveries001659
World NM: SAMACO Automotive launches the world’s largest Bugatti showroom in Riyadh001655
Bugattis were first manufactured in 1909 in France by the Italian Ettore Bugatti. The launch event in Riyadh displayed the two latest models of the Chiron, the Chiron Pur Sport and Chiron Super Sport. The car company plans to arrange a driving experience in Riyadh from the November 30 to December 2. Go to Source
World NM: Ford, GlobalFoundries partners to offset chip supplies shortage001654
RIYADH: US Ford Motor Co. will explore buying chips directly from GlobalFoundries, as a response to a global semiconductor shortage that’s crimped profits and production, Bloomberg reported. This agreement marks one of the first direct tie-ups between a major automaker and a chip producer to result from the semiconductor shortfall. The chip shortage has dented profits… Continue reading World NM: Ford, GlobalFoundries partners to offset chip supplies shortage001654
World NM: Car show to bring more than 600 exotic and rare automobiles to Riyadh001652
What is considered to be the biggest car show in the region opened its doors to the public on Thursday displaying more than 600 exotic and rare automobiles in one venue for all eyes to see. Car enthusiasts will be able to see classic and modern sports cars from prestigious manufacturers such as Ferrari, Lamborghini,… Continue reading World NM: Car show to bring more than 600 exotic and rare automobiles to Riyadh001652
World NM: Rivian sees $23bn wiped out following recent market debut001651
RIYADH: The runaway five-day rally in Rivian Automotive Inc. came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday, wiping out over $23 billion from the newly public automaker. Rivian, an American electric car manufacturer, saw its shares slide by 18 percent to $140.35 per share in New York, Bloomberg reported. Go to Source
World NM: TVR Signs Deal With Green Lithium Mining Corporation, Good News Ahead001646
TVR has signed an agreement with a company called Ensorcia Metals Corporation. The latter is a green lithium firm that will form a joint venture with TVR to build electric vehicles. Through another branch of Ensorcia, TVR will build the V8-powered Griffith, so fans of the brand should be somewhat happy. Just a few months… Continue reading World NM: TVR Signs Deal With Green Lithium Mining Corporation, Good News Ahead001646
World NM: Volvo Considers New Factory in Europe, Wants to Build More Vehicles Per Year001645
Volvo Cars is pondering the possibility of a third factory in Europe, which would boost production capacity beyond its current maximum. So, instead of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year, the Swedish marque eyes significantly more, but without disclosing the company’s targets. The alleged new factory would be built sometime by the half of… Continue reading World NM: Volvo Considers New Factory in Europe, Wants to Build More Vehicles Per Year001645
World NM: Syrena: Poland’s retro electric car rolls back the years 15.11.2021001644
After the successful launch of a combustion engine version of the iconic communist-era car, the Syrena, its Polish carmaker Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych (FSO) wants to launch an electric version. The project has been possible thanks to financial support from Polfarmex and the Polish government, and the EU’s Innovative Economy initiative providing 4.5 million zlotys (€1… Continue reading World NM: Syrena: Poland’s retro electric car rolls back the years
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World NM: Hyundai Motor whistleblower, $24 million in hand, plans to help others speak up001643
YONGIN, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korean engineer Kim Gwang-ho was almost certain he would receive ample compensation from the whistleblower program of the U.S. auto safety regulator for a tip-off about safety lapses at Hyundai Motor Co, his employer of 26 years. Go to Source