@BMW: Close to the finish line – and to home: new BMW 4 Series Coupe enters final phase of dynamic testing.

Munich. The concept of sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize segment is being redefined and will soon be available to experience in the new BMW 4 Series Coupe. Following a series of exhaustive test drives held as part of the development process to prepare it for series production, the latest incarnation of the two-door model… Continue reading @BMW: Close to the finish line – and to home: new BMW 4 Series Coupe enters final phase of dynamic testing.

Fortum Sold A Majority Stake Of Its Recharge Network To Infracapital

Fortum partners with Infracapital to speed up charging infrastructure development and growth 27 April 2020, 09:30 EEST Fortum has signed an agreement to sell a majority share of its public charging point operator (CPO), Fortum Recharge AS, for electrical vehicles in the Nordics to Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Plc. After the… Continue reading Fortum Sold A Majority Stake Of Its Recharge Network To Infracapital

Ford kills Rivian deal with Lincoln (for now) amid economic challenges during pandemic

CLOSE Ford and Rivian put their plans on ice to jointly develop a Lincoln-brand electric vehicle, a Lincoln spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday. Ford said the current economy has created new and unexpected challenges, so this particular project is being postponed, said Angie Kozleski, Lincoln spokeswoman. The environment is changing rapidly. Just as any prudent business would do, we… Continue reading Ford kills Rivian deal with Lincoln (for now) amid economic challenges during pandemic

Ford cancels Lincoln electric vehicle program with Rivian

Lincoln Motor, the luxury brand under Ford, has canceled plans to build an all new electric vehicle based on Rivian’s skateboard platform. Crain’s Detroit reported that dealers were informed Tuesday. Rivian and Ford said in a statement sent to TechCrunch that this was a mutual decision based on the current environment, which was meant to… Continue reading Ford cancels Lincoln electric vehicle program with Rivian

Uber: Uber CFO to Participate at J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Nelson Chai, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at J.P. Morgan’s 48th Annual Virtual Global Technology Media and Communications Conference on Thursday, May 14. Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 10:50 am ET (7:50am PT). A live webcast of the event… Continue reading Uber: Uber CFO to Participate at J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic

Ford Motor Co. and Plymouth-based electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC have canceled plans to develop a new electric vehicle for the Lincoln luxury brand because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the companies told dealers Tuesday. The SUV would have been Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle. But with plants likely to be shut down for about… Continue reading Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic

Fiat Chrysler ‘re-evaluating’ May 4 resumption date

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Monday said it is delaying indefinitely its plans to resume vehicle production in North America. It previously said it would progressively ramp up manufacturing starting May 4. “In light of the updated state stay in place orders, the Company is re-evaluating its plans to resume its North American operations and… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler ‘re-evaluating’ May 4 resumption date