World NM: ‘Not just minimise but eliminate’ — India tells its automakers to cut imports from China001512

India is urging local carmakers to curb imports of electric-vehicle components and other automotive parts from China as Asia’s third-largest economy seeks to reshape its supply chains. The Covid-19 pandemic and global trade tensions with China have intensified the need for countries around the world to move manufacturing bases out of the country to reduce… Continue reading World NM: ‘Not just minimise but eliminate’ — India tells its automakers to cut imports from China001512

World NM: Toyota Corolla Cumulative Sales Have Surpassed the 50 Millionth Mark001508

Have a wild guess which is the best-selling automobile in the world. That would be the Corolla, which has moved in excess of 50,000,000 examples of the breed since the E10 was introduced in Japan back in November ‘66. Very small even by the standards of the day, the first-generation … (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: Toyota Corolla Cumulative Sales Have Surpassed the 50 Millionth Mark001508

World NM: Audi to focus strictly on EVs, phase out internal combustion powered vehicles by 2033001510

In a bid to be a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030, Audi announced its plan to focus entirely on manufacturing electric vehicles starting in 2026, and build a self-sustainable ecosystem around it. Audi will start production of its final combustion engine model in 2025, and with a firm date now set for the… Continue reading World NM: Audi to focus strictly on EVs, phase out internal combustion powered vehicles by 2033001510

World NM: Vedanta Foundation announced the opening of 100 new livelihood linked skill training centers across India001509

The newly established centres, also known as Rojgar centres, will be in addition to its current 170 centres functional across India. With this intent, the Foundation is working closely with the industry to map possible employment opportunities in each of the Rojgaar centres. Other than this, the Foundation is also planning to coordinate with Vedanta’s… Continue reading World NM: Vedanta Foundation announced the opening of 100 new livelihood linked skill training centers across India001509

World NM: China needs to accelerate localization of auto chips, industry report says001508

Chip supply shortage has become increasingly a crucial problem for the entire automotive sector, and the country should put more efforts into supporting localization of auto chips. Auto chips is an important part relating to core competitiveness for the automotive sector, as well as a key basis for building China into a powerful nation in… Continue reading World NM: China needs to accelerate localization of auto chips, industry report says001508

World NM: How long will an electric car’s battery last?001507

We know what damages batteries, we know some of the chemical processes that degrade the ability of the anode and cathode to store ions over time and we know the things you shouldn’t do and those that you should. Dahn, (who is also a technical advisor to Tesla) and his team helped develop the automotive… Continue reading World NM: How long will an electric car’s battery last?001507

World NM: The evolution of the Temporary Staffing Market for the first semester of 2021001506

Members of AFSRU, the Romanian temporary staffing market increased by over 19% in the first half of the year. Although temporary staffing is a solution used in most regions of the country, most projects are concentrated. Further production, the automotive industry and the logistics area will continue to ask for temporary staffing services largely due… Continue reading World NM: The evolution of the Temporary Staffing Market for the first semester of 2021001506

World NM: Ford CEO: Up to 20% of factory workers are out on some days001505

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (CNN)Face masks are required again in major US auto factories and, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley, that has some workers deciding not to show up for work. General Motors, Ford (F) and Stellantis, the company that makes Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, agreed with the United Auto Workers union in early August… Continue reading World NM: Ford CEO: Up to 20% of factory workers are out on some days001505

World NM: Temporary labor market of Romania, increase of over 19 pct in first half of year (analysis)001504

The market for temporary labor has recorded an increase of over 19 pct in the first half of the year, most employments on temporary work projects being done on entry-level profiles. This year saw most job offers come in call centers, for positions as skilled or unskilled laborers, production operators, drivers, client service analysts, as… Continue reading World NM: Temporary labor market of Romania, increase of over 19 pct in first half of year (analysis)001504

World NM: Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation to foster future leaders001503

For the future industry field, the scholarship program will concentrate on future leaders in science and technology to help them take a lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In the field of international cooperation, the program will provide related educational opportunities and support scholarships to university students who wish to work for international organizations. For… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation to foster future leaders001503