SEOUL, February 23, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), IONIQ 5 sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features. IONIQ 5 is built upon… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Redefines Electric Mobility Lifestyle
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks join forces to speed up transition to fossil free road transport on longer distances
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined effort marks another important step towards climate neutral transport solutions. So far,… Continue reading DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks join forces to speed up transition to fossil free road transport on longer distances
Continental Invests in the Future of Chips for Autonomous Vehicles
Continental is investing in German-US AI chip start-up Recogni Need for high-performance processors is growing, with increasing requirements for networked, automated and autonomous driving Production rollout of new chip architecture for faster object recognition expected as soon as 2026 New processor design could complement the opportunities offered by the existing partnership with NVIDIA Continental start-up… Continue reading Continental Invests in the Future of Chips for Autonomous Vehicles
@BMW: BMW Manufacturing Announces Construction of New Training Center.000921
Spartanburg, S.C. – February 22, 2021… Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, broke ground today for a new $20 million, 67,000 square-foot training center on the BMW campus. The investment is a continuation of BMW’s 2017 commitment to invest $200 million over five years into workforce training. When… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Manufacturing Announces Construction of New Training Center.000921
@Geely: Manignom Auto Group and Geely Auto Sign Dealership Agreement for Laos Market
2021 February 23, Hangzhou, China/ Vientiane, Laos. Geely Auto International Sales Company and Manignom Auto Group signed a dealership agreement to introduce the Geely Auto brand to the Laos market. The agreement will allow Manignom Auto Group to strengthen their presence in the passenger vehicle market in cooperation with the world’s top selling Chinese auto… Continue reading @Geely: Manignom Auto Group and Geely Auto Sign Dealership Agreement for Laos Market
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance and Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 22, 2021 – Ford Motor Company is issuing safety compliance and safety recalls in North America. Safety compliance recall for select 2020-21 Ford F-Series vehicles for windshield adhesion Affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards because the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. In… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance and Safety Recalls in North America
@Hyundai: Kia Unveils First-Ever Virtual Auto Show Experience in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Kia Canada unveiled its first-ever Virtual Auto Show Experience, (www.kiavirtualautoshow.ca) an advanced, immersive virtual brand platform that promises to connect Canadians with Kia’s innovative lineup of products, from February 22nd until April 30th, 2021. The first of its kind in Canada, the unique, 3D environment provides Canadians,… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Unveils First-Ever Virtual Auto Show Experience in Canada
Schaeffler to build state-of-the-art laboratory complex at Herzogenaurach campus
2021-02-22 | Herzogenaurach Automotive and industrial supplier investing in state-of-the-art, sustainable R&D infrastructure as part of its Roadmap 2025 New 15,000 sqm central laboratory complex will consolidate and integrate 15 laboratories representing Schaeffler’s core competencies and key technologies Complex to be built and operated as a green building in accordance with latest sustainability standards Investment… Continue reading Schaeffler to build state-of-the-art laboratory complex at Herzogenaurach campus
@Mazda: WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles.
WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when… Continue reading @Mazda: WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles.
@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production due to Earthquake in February 2021 (as of February 22)
Toyota would like to extend its sincere sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes that occurred on February 13 (Sat), and hope for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas. Due to parts shortage caused by the earthquake, adjustments will be made to production operations of plants for completed vehicles in Japan as follows.… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production due to Earthquake in February 2021 (as of February 22)