World NM: BMW Reportedly Wants to Cut Production Costs by 25% Within the Next Five Years001345

According to BMW board member Milan Nedeljkovic, who’s in charge of production for the Bavarian brand, his company will significantly reduce its production costs by the middle of this decade in an attempt to keep up with rivals such as the VW Group, Daimler, and of course, Tesla. “We will lower the production costs per… Continue reading World NM: BMW Reportedly Wants to Cut Production Costs by 25% Within the Next Five Years001345

World NM: Hanon Systems receives preliminary bids for controlling stake from foreign firms001341

French automotive parts maker Valeo and three other foreign firms have submitted preliminary bids for a controlling stake in automotive thermal management systems and automotive parts maker Hanon Systems, while local players have decided against the move, sources said Tuesday. Valeo, a key rival of Hanon Systems, and German automotive parts maker Mahle have reportedly… Continue reading World NM: Hanon Systems receives preliminary bids for controlling stake from foreign firms001341

World NM: LG stays out of Hanon Systems takeover bid001340

Carlyle, Valeo, Mahle to compete for Korean auto parts supplier By Park Jae-hyuk LG Electronics has decided not to participate in a preliminary bid to acquire a controlling stake in Hanon Systems, citing its excessively high price, an LG official told The Korea Times, Tuesday. Once the sale of Hanon is over, the company will… Continue reading World NM: LG stays out of Hanon Systems takeover bid001340

World NM: (News Focus) Hyundai fuels hydrogen for zero-emission trucks001339

Hyundai Motor Group is on its way toward an all-electric future by adopting a two-track strategy to deliver batteries for both electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hoping to expand its presence in the growing eco-friendly car market. Since July 2020, the automaker has shipped 46 Xcient trucks to Switzerland and is set to deliver… Continue reading World NM: (News Focus) Hyundai fuels hydrogen for zero-emission trucks001339

World NM: Nissan India exports over 1,200 units of Magnite to Nepal, Indonesia, and South Africa001336

Nissan India today announced that the Nissan Magnite export figure touched 1,220 units by the end of May 2021. Till May 2021-end, Nissan India produced 15,010 units — 13,790 units for the domestic market and 1,220 units for exports — of the Magnite. The customers can choose between 1.0-litre B4D NA-petrol (72PS of maximum power… Continue reading World NM: Nissan India exports over 1,200 units of Magnite to Nepal, Indonesia, and South Africa001336

World NM: Hyundai Motor buys U.S. robotics firm from Softbank for US$ 880 mln001335

Hyundai Motor Group said Monday its three affiliates and its chief have acquired a controlling stake in U.S.-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics, Inc. for US$880 million. In December, the board of directors at the three affiliates — Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Mobis Co. and Hyundai Glovis Co. — approved the plan to acquire a combined… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor buys U.S. robotics firm from Softbank for US$ 880 mln001335

World NM: Graphene-based, meringue-like material dampens airplane engine noise001328

Researchers at the University of Bath, in Britain, have developed a new graphene-based material that significantly reduces aircraft engine noise. When scientists tested the new aerogel material’s sound absorption abilities, they successfully reduced the roar of an airplane engine by 16 decibels, making a jumbo jet sound more like a hair dryer. The team plans… Continue reading World NM: Graphene-based, meringue-like material dampens airplane engine noise001328

World NM: Russia to build 50,000 electric filling stations for transport by 2030 – Novak001327

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 18. /TASS/. Russia has a goal of creating 11,000 electric filling stations by 2024, and 50,000 such facilities across the country should appear by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday visiting Nizhny Novgorod region. Earlier it was reported that Nizhny Novgorod will be the first city after Moscow to launch… Continue reading World NM: Russia to build 50,000 electric filling stations for transport by 2030 – Novak001327

World NM: WEEXPOINDIA Auto Talks – Experts’ take on future mobility in India001326

Massive 63000 square-meter display floor to feature South India’s premier international motor show. The 1st Auto Talk of the Series, on the topic “Future of Mobility in India is Promising” had in the Expert Panel Gopalakrishnan V.C – Director Automotive, Government of Telangana, Bipul Chandra – Managing Director – Operations, Ducati India, Anuj Chandna –… Continue reading World NM: WEEXPOINDIA Auto Talks – Experts’ take on future mobility in India001326