Stellantis, Foxconn to Develop Breakthrough Digital Cockpits and Personalized Connected Services with Mobile Drive Joint Venture Mobile Drive, with investments from both Foxconn and Stellantis, will accelerate go-to-market timelines for the most advanced in-car and connected-car technologies in the industry Mobile Drive brings together expertise in consumer innovations from the sustainable mobility and advanced electronics… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis, Foxconn to Develop Breakthrough Digital Cockpits and Personalized Connected Services with Mobile Drive Joint Venture
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@niche: Xos, Inc. Announces Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-4 from NextGen Acquisition Corporation000896
LOS ANGELES and BOCA RATON, Fla., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (“Xos”), a leading manufacturer of fully electric commercial vehicles, announced today that a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by NextGen Acquisition… Continue reading @niche: Xos, Inc. Announces Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-4 from NextGen Acquisition Corporation000896
Autoliv Expanding Steering Wheel Manufacturing
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced plans to construct a new steering wheel manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. When fully operational the 30,000 sqm/322,000 sq ft facility will have the potential to employ up to 3,000 people. “We are… Continue reading Autoliv Expanding Steering Wheel Manufacturing
Canoo & University of Wisconsin-Madison partner on next-generation electric vehicle technologies
In May 2021, the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding through which they will collaborate toward the development of a Canoo research center at UW-Madison. The center will advance research in electric propulsion technologies with a goal of increasing electric vehicle utility while reducing burdens on finite natural resources. The partnership intends to create… Continue reading Canoo & University of Wisconsin-Madison partner on next-generation electric vehicle technologies
@Daimler: Sales release of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
The grand luxury saloon can now be ordered at prices from 164,565.10[1] euros Stuttgart. The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class combines the perfection and high-tech features of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity and tradition of Maybach. The 18 cm longer wheelbase compared to the long variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class entirely benefits the rear. Thanks to… Continue reading @Daimler: Sales release of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
@GM: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Offers Multi-Flex Tailgate
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Offers Multi-Flex Tailgate 2021-05-17 DETROIT — This tailgate party just got bigger. The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD join the Silverado 1500 in offering the optional Multi-Flex Tailgate with its six unique functions for increased tailgate and bed usability. Whether a customer needs a standing workstation or an easier load-in… Continue reading @GM: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Offers Multi-Flex Tailgate
@McLaren: McLaren Automotive further extends relationship with British GT Championship as Customer Racing teams challenge for titles000105
17 May 2021 McLaren Automotive extends relationship with Intelligent Money British GT Championship for sixth consecutive season McLaren GT official Safety Car will lead the field at every round McLaren most-represented manufacturer on British GT grid, with seven entries across GT3 and GT4 classes McLaren Automotive Driver Development Programme (DDP) resumes McLaren Automotive has extended… Continue reading @McLaren: McLaren Automotive further extends relationship with British GT Championship as Customer Racing teams challenge for titles000105
@McLaren: McLaren Special Operations recreates legendary Gulf livery for 720S to celebrate two iconic brands and personalisation possibilities000104
17 May 2021 McLaren Automotive’s in-house personalisation arm, MSO, creates a bespoke 720S in the iconic Gulf Oil International racing colours Hand-painted livery took 20 days to complete Recalls legendary Gulf-GTC team McLaren F1 GTR race cars and celebrates McLaren’s renewed association with Gulf Oil International Includes matching key shells, brake calipers, bespoke interior including… Continue reading @McLaren: McLaren Special Operations recreates legendary Gulf livery for 720S to celebrate two iconic brands and personalisation possibilities000104
FIA Foundation: Governments must commit to Streets for Life with 30 km/h urban streets for livable cities, say global agencies, NGOs
LONDON, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Governments urgently need to limit speeds to 30 km/h (20 mph) on streets where people walk, live and play, says a new call to action from leading global agencies, NGOs and policymakers as part of COVID-19 response and recovery during the Streets For Life campaign for UN Global Road… Continue reading FIA Foundation: Governments must commit to Streets for Life with 30 km/h urban streets for livable cities, say global agencies, NGOs
Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of New Plant in Mexico
KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has established a new plant in Mexico, the TAPEX Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (TAPEX) Monterrey Plant, and started its production of the bags that are a main component of automotive airbags in March 2021. This will help to meet the growing demand for airbags. In Toyoda Gosei’s medium-term… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Starts Operation of New Plant in Mexico