German Handelsblatt: VW boss against works council: New power struggle in Wolfsburg – with an uncertain outcome000851

Herbert Diess The VW boss is demanding a lot from his own supervisory boards: a new contract and new board members. (Photo: Reuters) Düsseldorf, Frankfurt It was actually supposed to be just a peaceful ceremony: the Volkswagen works council turned 75 on Friday last week. Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD) had come to Wolfsburg especially,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW boss against works council: New power struggle in Wolfsburg – with an uncertain outcome000851

German Handelsblatt: Electric strategy from Volkswagen: At VW, planning for small cars is taking shape000849

Volkswagen is planning the little brother for the ID.3 The ID.3 is the first all-electric car from Volkswagen. The ID.2 is to become the smaller brother as a small car, for around 20,000 euros. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is anything but undisputed within the group. But even among his opponents there is… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric strategy from Volkswagen: At VW, planning for small cars is taking shape000849

The inside story of how Henrik Fisker pulled off a $3 billion deal to fuel his electric car comeback (FSR)

Henrik Fisker has bounced back from the demise of his first car company, Fisker Automotive, with Fisker, Inc.  Fisker, Inc. recently went public at a $3 billion valuation that quickly shot up to over $4 billion. The deal used a once-derided but now popular investment vehicle called a SPAC to execute a reverse-merger and list… Continue reading The inside story of how Henrik Fisker pulled off a $3 billion deal to fuel his electric car comeback (FSR)

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor announces name of its all-new SUV: Hyundai Bayon

Hyundai Motor has revealed the name of an all-new crossover SUV: Hyundai Bayon Positioned in the B-segment, Bayon will be the entry model in the Hyundai SUV line-up for Europe The new model will be launched in the first half of 2021 25 November 2020 – Hyundai Motor has revealed the name of a new… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor announces name of its all-new SUV: Hyundai Bayon

@Hyundai: Hyundai and INEOS to Cooperate on Driving Hydrogen Economy Forward

Hyundai and INEOS signed a memorandum of understanding to explore together new opportunities in the hydrogen economy Opportunities include production and supply of hydrogen as well as new hydrogen applications, technologies and business models The two companies will also work together to explore the use of the Hyundai fuel cell system in the INEOS Grenadier… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai and INEOS to Cooperate on Driving Hydrogen Economy Forward

@GM: Buick to Introduce 2021 GL6 MPV with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology and Enhanced Connectivity

Buick to Introduce 2021 GL6 MPV with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology and Enhanced Connectivity 2020-11-12 SHANGHAI – Buick announced that it will introduce the 2021 GL6 to strengthen its lineup in China’s midsize MPV segment. It will officially go on sale on November 19. The refreshed family-size GL6 is equipped with a standard 48V mild… Continue reading @GM: Buick to Introduce 2021 GL6 MPV with 48V Mild Hybrid Technology and Enhanced Connectivity

US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures

Detroit – The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 43 complaints that linkages near the ball joints can fail, allowing contact between the tire and wheel liner. The probe announced Friday covers 2015 through… Continue reading US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures

Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls

Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the penalties on Friday. They resolve a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior involving recalls of multiple models dating… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls

@Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2020

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for October 2020 are summarized below. I. Production 1. Domestic ProductionMazda’s domestic production volume in October 2020 increased 2.8% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles. [Domestic production of key models in October 2020]CX-5: 40,806 units… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2020

@Toyota: Toyota’s Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in October for Second Consecutive Month

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for October 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to October 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. Go to Source