World NM: Discounts launched to lure new plate holders001291

Lottery announcement stirs up selling frenzy among carmakers as competition intensifies With all these promotional events, the 60,000 license plate holders are expected to boost NEV sales in the short term and models with intelligent features and strong ranges will be promoted, according to Ma Lianhua, an auto journalist-turned industry observer in Beijing. Sales of… Continue reading World NM: Discounts launched to lure new plate holders001291

World NM: Ignition of e-car direct sales spurs excitement001290

Traditional carmakers that are rolling out electric cars to take on auto industry startups are exploring new ways of selling vehicles. To some extent, traditional carmakers are thankful to electric car startups for the change they have brought to the way of selling vehicles. In the new mode, dealers don’t have to spend on inventory,… Continue reading World NM: Ignition of e-car direct sales spurs excitement001290

World NM: Over 50% of listed firms expecting profits in H1001289

More than 50 percent of listed companies on Chinese markets expect to turn a profit for the first half of this year, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday. Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many companies with a large improvement in their performance have seen their losses become gains. The chemical industry is… Continue reading World NM: Over 50% of listed firms expecting profits in H1001289

World NM: 2021 Corvette Production Halt Extended by One Week Over Supply Issue001288

Two years into the C8’s life cycle, GM still hasn’t found a solution to the production halts of the mid-engined Corvette. From the health crisis to supply issues, the production schedule of the small-block sports car from Kentucky has taken another blow in the guise of a one-week intermission. 70 photos GM previously announced a… Continue reading World NM: 2021 Corvette Production Halt Extended by One Week Over Supply Issue001288

World NM: Hyundai Motor’s Q2 profit to draw attention amid chip shortage001287

The second quarter earnings of Hyundai Motor and Kia are expected to serve as a “barometer” for the future of the domestic auto market which is reeling from the effects of the global chip shortage, industry sources said Wednesday. During the January-March period, Hyundai Motor saw its net profit surge 175.4 percent year-on-year to 1.52… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor’s Q2 profit to draw attention amid chip shortage001287

World NM: Lenovo CEO Says World Chip Shortage Will Last Well Into 2022001286

The CEO of Lenovo Group Ltd. (00992.HK) said he expects the global semiconductor shortage to persist for as long as another 18 months, as the unprecedented scarcity continues to squeeze production across a wide range of sectors. The company’s PC shipments grew 59% to 20.4 million units in the first three months of 2021. Some… Continue reading World NM: Lenovo CEO Says World Chip Shortage Will Last Well Into 2022001286

World NM: Windscreen version of the exclusive McLaren Elva enters production001285

The McLaren Elva debuted last year being a limited production supercar by the manufacturer. The windscreen Elva shares all of the ethos and performance of the original car remaining roofless and sans side windows or rear screen, which when combined with a dry lightest weight of less than 1300kg and a mid-mounted, 815bhp, 800Nm twin-turbocharged… Continue reading World NM: Windscreen version of the exclusive McLaren Elva enters production001285

World NM: Rust-X shows 70 percent hike in demand as India becomes the preferred destination for global car manufacturers – ThePrint001284

Rust-X, the global leader in providing VCI Corrosion Prevention Solutions across steel and automotive industries has experienced a huge surge in demand from US and Europe, especially in the automotive exports sector. Advantage of VCI dry-packaging over conventional packaging method is that covering of automotive parts using dry to touch oils and VCI packaging requires… Continue reading World NM: Rust-X shows 70 percent hike in demand as India becomes the preferred destination for global car manufacturers – ThePrint001284

World NM: Future ready 1991 Porsche 911001283

Everrati Automotive Limited is a leading technology company that specialises in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains. The car is based upon a fully restored 1991 Porsche 911 964 and features carbon fibre body elements and a state-of-the-art EV powertrain capable of delivering an electric, emission-free… Continue reading World NM: Future ready 1991 Porsche 911001283

World NM: S. Korea to extend consumption tax cut on passenger cars by another 6 months001282

A 30 percent cut in the consumption tax on the purchase of passenger cars is supposed to expire at the end of June, but the country will extend it until the end of this year. In July 2018, the government slashed the auto consumption tax to 3.5 percent from 5 percent and has continued to… Continue reading World NM: S. Korea to extend consumption tax cut on passenger cars by another 6 months001282