World NM: Ford closes German plant for 1 month as global chip crisis worsens000752

London (CNN Business)Ford has ordered a month-long production halt at one of its plants in Germany, the latest sign that a global shortage of computer chips is putting carmakers under increasing pressure and threatening their recovery from the pandemic. The disruption comes at a crucial time for carmakers, which suffered a collapse in sales in… Continue reading World NM: Ford closes German plant for 1 month as global chip crisis worsens000752

World NM: Baidu unlikely to sell vehicles to individuals000749

Baidu’s decision to produce cars have caused a stir in the capital and automotive markets, but the Chinese tech company is more likely to build robotaxi fleets than sell vehicles to individual customers. Baidu did not offer details on how its vehicles will be different than those from Tesla or any other gasoline car challenger… Continue reading World NM: Baidu unlikely to sell vehicles to individuals000749

World NM: Uzbekistan plans to reform its automotive industry000733

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has tasked the government to reform the country’s automotive industry to boost production and develop competition, the president’s press service said Wednesday. Uzbekistan plans to attract direct investments in the industrial assembly of cars and production of up to 60,000 budget cars and electric vehicles annually. Uzbekistan has recently set up… Continue reading World NM: Uzbekistan plans to reform its automotive industry000733

World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718

Autoliv Inc., a fortune 500 company headquartered in Sweden, is setting up its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu at an investment of ₹100 crore. The project is expected to create jobs for over 400 people. In December last, the State government inked a deal with Ola Electric Mobility for setting up an electric two-wheeler manufacturing… Continue reading World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718

World NM: Hyundai Motor aims to co-develop electric car with Apple000705

By Baek Byung-yeul Since Apple will reportedly commence electric vehicle (EV) production, news surrounding the U.S. tech behemoth has been creating a stir in Korea, raising expectations that the iPhone maker will invite numerous local EV companies to its supply chain. Hyundai Motor, the country’s largest automotive group with three brands ― Hyundai, Kia and… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor aims to co-develop electric car with Apple000705

World NM: Geely’s expansion and transformation gather speed on enhanced tech efforts000703

Hangzhou-based automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd has been exploring even remote parts of the domestic auto market as well as enhancing its investment pace in Southeast Asia. Between January and November 2020, Geely sold a combined 1.17 million vehicles, registering sales growth year-on-year as well as month-on-month growth for four consecutive months. By the end… Continue reading World NM: Geely’s expansion and transformation gather speed on enhanced tech efforts000703

World NM: China’s Electric-Vehicle Makers Switching to Cheaper Batteries as Subsidy Cut Looms000700

China’s electric car manufacturers appear set to install a cheaper alternative to the popular ternary lithium battery in even more of their vehicles this year as state subsidies granted to the sector are slashed further, driving up costs. American electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. last October swapped the battery in its Shanghai-made Model 3 to… Continue reading World NM: China’s Electric-Vehicle Makers Switching to Cheaper Batteries as Subsidy Cut Looms000700