World NM: KDB open to supporting SsangYong000194

By Park Jae-hyuk Korea Development Bank (KDB) Chairman Lee Dong-gull hinted Monday the state-run bank is still open to offering financial support to HAAH Automotive Holdings. In lieu of HAAH’s detailed investment plan and its commitment to the Korean car manufacturer, KDB is expected to be considering offering some financial help. During the press conference,… Continue reading World NM: KDB open to supporting SsangYong000194

World NM: Chinese automaker unveils flying electric car000187

Sept. 26 (UPI) — A Chinese auto maker revealed an electric flying vehicle at the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition Saturday. The car, dubbed the Kiwigogo, can carry up to two passengers and is designed to flow at altitudes between 16 and 82 feet, according to Xpeng Motors, the Alibaba-backed manufacturer that produced the car.… Continue reading World NM: Chinese automaker unveils flying electric car000187

World NM: Geely Unveils New Platform in Push to Develop Self-Driving Electric Cars000181

Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. debuted its first electric-vehicle focused modular platform on Thursday, as part of its five-year plan to produce self-driving electric vehicles. Hong Kong-listed Geely Group has invested over 18 billion yuan ($2.65 billion) in developing the new platform, but it faces stiff competition in the electric vehicle platform… Continue reading World NM: Geely Unveils New Platform in Push to Develop Self-Driving Electric Cars000181

World NM: Hyundai Motor Group hires ex-PSA powertrain expert000176

Raposo will be responsible for engine, transmission and electrification development for Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. starting Monday. Raposo served in the R&D division involving powertrain, electric vehicle and battery development at Renault S.A., Nissan Motor Co. and Peugeot carmaker Groupe PSA for 30 years. Hyundai Motor Group has hired former BMW designer… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor Group hires ex-PSA powertrain expert000176

World NM: Vehicle software values on the rise000166

The trend of having more and more intelligent vehicles is making automotive software the new territory for future industrial competition. As Baidu Inc, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd are making their forays into the automotive sector, conventional auto makers are also actively strengthening their capabilities in software. The sector may generate $1.1… Continue reading World NM: Vehicle software values on the rise000166

World NM: Karma Automotive teases its first all-electric sedan, to debut in 2021000162

Karma Automotive announced it will be introducing a new name for a family of vehicles in 2021 called the GS Series. The lineup will include updated electrification options, technological advancements and Karma’s first-ever battery electric (BEV) luxury sedan. The new electric series will include technological advancements and a price point that will help bring new… Continue reading World NM: Karma Automotive teases its first all-electric sedan, to debut in 2021000162

World NM: McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash000120

Luxury sports-car maker McLaren Automotive is considering a sale of its global headquarters as part of a refinancing strategy the company announced earlier this year. McLaren sought emergency funds over the summer offering its headquarters and historic car collection as collateral. Existing creditors opposed the plan in court, eventually forcing McLaren to raise 150 million… Continue reading World NM: McLaren considers sale of global headquarters to raise cash000120