First look: VW’s Ford-based Amarok pickup revealed

Volkswagen’s first Ford Ranger-based pickup looks like it’s built pretty tough.The Amarok image depicts it as an exaggerated design concept with oversized wheels, wide fender flares and a bulging hood, but offers a clear idea of the direction VW is going in with the shape of the headlights grille and overall style.The look is far more aggressive than the current Amarok.

@VW Group: Volkswagen brand suspends production on Thursday due to corona crisis

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is gradually suspending production at its European plants. This will also affect Volkswagen Group Components plants. This is the brand’s response to the impending rapid decline in demand on the automotive markets. Risks in connection with suppliers’ supply chains are also increasing. This is due to the significantly accelerated rate… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen brand suspends production on Thursday due to corona crisis

@VW Group: Porsche presents innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche presents innovative 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

@Ferrari: The Agnelli Family and its Companies respond to the COVID-19 Emergency

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Agnelli Family and its Companies have put in place a series of measures, in coordination with the Italian Civil Protection Department, to support the Italian national health service in its care of the sick and to provide assistance to those who currently require it, or who will do… Continue reading @Ferrari: The Agnelli Family and its Companies respond to the COVID-19 Emergency

@Mazda: Not for Publication: COVID-19 precautions for test vehicle deliveries

With the threat of COVID-19 continuing to rise in the UK, Mazda UK recognises its duty to ensure press car media recipients and delivery personal are protected, while at the same time ensuring the continuation of press fleet operations to ensure our media friends are still able to continue to carry out their jobs and… Continue reading @Mazda: Not for Publication: COVID-19 precautions for test vehicle deliveries

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri (TMMMO) Fact Sheet

President: Wes Woods Groundbreaking: 1991 Start of Production: 1993 Investment: $455 million Plant Sites: 75 acres Plant Sizes: 550,000 sq. ft. Employment: 900 Products: cylinder heads 2019 Production: 2.8 million cylinder heads Operations: low pressure casting, core making, die making Impact on Missouri: The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) conducted a study based on 2015 data… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri (TMMMO) Fact Sheet

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee (TMMTN) Fact Sheet

President: Wes Woods Groundbreaking: 2003 Start of Production: 2005 Investment: $365 million Plant Sites: 200 acres Plant Sizes: 450,000 sq. ft. Employment:  300 Products: engine blocks and automatic transmission cases and housings 2019 Production: 1.6 million engine blocks, 870K automatic transmission cases and housings Operations: high pressure casting, die making Impact on Tennessee: The Center for Automotive… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee (TMMTN) Fact Sheet

@Toyota: TRI-AD and DMP kick off HD Map update PoC from April 2020

On March 17th, 2020, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Dr. James Kuffner, “TRI-AD”) and Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroyuki Inahata, “DMP”) have agreed to a partnership to build a proof of concept (“PoC”) applying the technologies of both companies starting April 2020. This PoC… Continue reading @Toyota: TRI-AD and DMP kick off HD Map update PoC from April 2020

@Toyota: Toyota Builds its LCV Line-up with Launch of new Proace City Compact Van

Toyota has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK van market with the introduction of the all-new Proace City, a compact van that offers a wealth of best-in-class load-carrying capabilities and high equipment specifications for the customer who needs their business transport to double as a mobile office. At a stroke, this new compact van… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Builds its LCV Line-up with Launch of new Proace City Compact Van

TomTom share buyback periodic update, 9-13 March

Amsterdam, 17 March 2020, 7:30 CEST – TomTom (TOM2) today announced that it has repurchased 373,093 ordinary TomTom shares at an average price of €7.64 per share in the period from 9 March 2020 up to and including 13 March 2020. The aggregate consideration of this repurchase was €2.9 million. These repurchases were made as… Continue reading TomTom share buyback periodic update, 9-13 March