World NM: Ford to produce next-generation electric vans in Turkey from 2023000995

Automotive giant Ford has said that its next-generation of Transit van will be produced in Turkey from 2023 and will include electric and hybrid versions, as well as combustion-engine versions. The new vans will be built by Ford Otosan, one of the automaker’s Turkish joint-ventures. With a 15% market share, Ford is Europe’s top brand of commercial… Continue reading World NM: Ford to produce next-generation electric vans in Turkey from 2023000995

World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991

Arguably the boldest Ford Motor Company product in a long time, the Maverick is expected to attract new customers to the Dearborn-based automaker for several reasons. One of them is the price, rumored at $20k excluding destination for the base powerplant and FWD. 23 photos Spied time and again, the Maverick is going to enter… Continue reading World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991

World NM: New GM Trucks Getting Built Without Cylinder Deactivation Due to Chip Shortage000990

A global semiconductor chip shortage is forcing General Motors to build certain 2021 light-duty full-size pickup trucks without their fuel management module, which negatively impacts fuel economy. Without this module, models equipped with the company’s 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 unit will average one mile per gallon less than before. 7 photos According to spokeswoman Michelle Malcho,… Continue reading World NM: New GM Trucks Getting Built Without Cylinder Deactivation Due to Chip Shortage000990

World NM: Bosch eyes June opening for new semiconductor plant in Dresden000981

German engineering and technology company Bosch has said that everything is on track to open its new semiconductor factory in Dresden, Germany. The shortage has been severe enough to bring multiple automakers to cut their short-term production plans and is encouraging multiple stakeholders in the semiconductor manufacturing chain — at both government and industry levels —… Continue reading World NM: Bosch eyes June opening for new semiconductor plant in Dresden000981

World NM: Peugeot won’t return to U.S. as Stellantis focuses on Alfa Romeo revival000948

Stellantis is pulling the plug on plans to bring Peugeot back to America. The newly-formed conglomerate is suspending a project aimed at reintroducing the French brand to the U.S. and has reappointed the executive overseeing it, Larry Dominique, to the role of Vice President of Alfa Romeo Brand for North America. Alfa Romeo only returned… Continue reading World NM: Peugeot won’t return to U.S. as Stellantis focuses on Alfa Romeo revival000948

World NM: Porsche Engineering Romania continues to expand its team and service portfolio000947

Despite the challenges caused by the situation of the pandemic, the development of the Romanian subsidiary of Porsche Engineering continued to grow in 2020 and the engineering service provider plans to reach 280 employees by the end of 2021. The company has also implemented a complex set of measures to meet social distancing and sanitizing… Continue reading World NM: Porsche Engineering Romania continues to expand its team and service portfolio000947

World NM: Chinese automakers for incentives to encourage localisation000942

MG JW is in the process of setting up its $100 million assembly plant in Lahore and plans to roll out first car in May to become eligible for the lucrative tax cuts given to the new entrants in the industry under the existing AIDP 2016-21. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), however, is yet… Continue reading World NM: Chinese automakers for incentives to encourage localisation000942

World NM: Hypercar frenzy as Lamborghini’s latest joins an insatiable market for extreme performance000937

Mere supercars no longer suffice for the wealthy; limited-edition, bonkers hypercars are more popular than ever. The motor is mounted in the gearbox and energy is produced via a supercapacitor – which sounds like it was originally fitted in the Batmobile – which dispenses with the need for a heavy lithium-ion battery but can discharge… Continue reading World NM: Hypercar frenzy as Lamborghini’s latest joins an insatiable market for extreme performance000937

World NM: GM extends 3 plant shutdowns and adds fourth due to ongoing semiconductor chip shortage000931

General Motors is extending the downtime at three North American factories that began in February through at least mid-April as it prioritizes the production of its full-size pickups and SUVs during the ongoing semiconductor shortage affecting the automotive industry. The facilities include the Fairfax, Kan, assembly plant that builds the Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac XT4 and two facilities… Continue reading World NM: GM extends 3 plant shutdowns and adds fourth due to ongoing semiconductor chip shortage000931

World NM: EY Study: Fleet electrification can help Europe meet its carbon reduction targets000883

There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental consequences are huge, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers in the evolving electric mobility (eMobility) ecosystem. In the 11 months to November 2020, a landmark one million vehicle sales in Europe were either pure electric or hybrid models… Continue reading World NM: EY Study: Fleet electrification can help Europe meet its carbon reduction targets000883