BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%

BMW announced new, highly efficient Aerodynamic Wheels for its new all-electric car models, starting with BMW iX3 (scheduled for 2020) and BMW i4, BMW iNEXT (both in 2021). The German manufacturer notes that “the wheels and their aerodynamic flow influence the overall vehicle efficiency by up to 30%“. Because all-electric vehicles are the most efficient… Continue reading BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%

NEI expands portfolio with needle bearings, confirms Rs 100 crore investment in manufacturing

National Engineering Industries (NEI), part of the CK Birla Group, today launched ‘needle bearing’ as a part of its comprehensive range of bearings at Auto Expo Components 2020 in New Delhi. To be manufactured with the help of NTN Corporation’s licensed technology, this demand-driven product is used extensively by domestic and international two-wheeler and four-wheelers… Continue reading NEI expands portfolio with needle bearings, confirms Rs 100 crore investment in manufacturing

New Hyundai Creta revealed with radical new design

Hyundai Motor India has taken the covers off the India-spec, second-generation Creta SUV at Auto Expo 2020. Revealed as the new-generation ix25 in China last year, the new Creta not only comes with revamped exterior and interiors but will also come with a new BS VI-compliant engine line-up.  The Hyundai Creta gets a radical new… Continue reading New Hyundai Creta revealed with radical new design

@FCA: FCA N.V. : 2019 full year and fourth results

Following is a summary of the “FCA: 2019 full year and fourth quarter results” press release. A PDF of the complete press release is attached to this email. The document is also available in the media section of the FCA corporate website: https://www.fcagroup.com/en-us/pages/home.aspxFCA reports strong full year 2019 results, with Net profit from continuing operations of… Continue reading @FCA: FCA N.V. : 2019 full year and fourth results

@FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

February 6, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Based on the Company’s 2019 financial performance, FCA US LLC announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 will be paid to UAW-represented employees on March 13, 2020. Approximately 44,000 employees are eligible to receive the payment. With this payment, U.S. hourly employees have received on average… Continue reading @FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol +11.9%, diesel -3.7%, electric +81.3% in fourth quarter of 2019

Brussels, 6 February 2020 – In the last quarter of 2019, EU demand for diesel cars further decreased, dropping to 29.5% of new-car registrations. Petrol cars accounted for 57.3% of the EU market, while electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECV) made up 4.4% of total new car sales across the region from October to December last year. All… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel types of new cars: petrol +11.9%, diesel -3.7%, electric +81.3% in fourth quarter of 2019

The Lister Motor Company launches Lister Classics – Automotive World

The Lister Motor Company launches its latest division, Lister Classics. Lister Classics will offer the most comprehensive range of used Lister cars in the world, offering vehicles from across the company’s 65-year history including the car that created the latest era of Lister road cars, the LFT-666/ Thunder prototype. Seen in many magazines, the LFT-666/… Continue reading The Lister Motor Company launches Lister Classics – Automotive World

@BMW: BMW Group steps up expansion for production of electric powertrain components at Plant Dingolfing

Dingolfing/Munich. The BMW Group is expanding production capacity and increasing its staff at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing faster than originally planned. Due to growing demand for electrified vehicles, the plant expects the number of modules needed for production of high-voltage batteries to double from the previous year. The number of electric… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group steps up expansion for production of electric powertrain components at Plant Dingolfing

Kia Motors in talks over moving $1.1 billion plant out of Andhra Pradesh: Report

South Korea’s Kia Motors is discussing with Tamil Nadu the possibility of moving a $1.1 billion plant out of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh only months after it fully opened, due to policy changes last year, sources close to the talks told Reuters.Kia is being represented in the talks by executives at its sister company Hyundai Motor Co, which is India’s second-largest automaker and has all its car production facilities in Tamil Nadu.The Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh chief minister’s offices did not respond to requests for comment.