The Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express its deepest sympathy and concern for all of those who have been suffering from the novel coronavirus outbreak and extend our condolences to the families it has impacted. As of today, almost all Mazda dealerships worldwide, including in Europe, have resumed sales operations. Mazda has decided to… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda returns to full production
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@FCA: FCA and Waymo Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
July 22, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their successful autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of class 1-3 light commercial vehicles for goods movement for… Continue reading @FCA: FCA and Waymo Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
@FCA: FCA and Waymo Further Expand Autonomous Driving Technology Partnership and Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
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Bosch pools its software and electronics expertise in one division with 17,000 associates
Stuttgart, Germany – Today’s cars are changing, above all as a result of software and electronics. The market for software-intensive electronic systems is expected to grow by some 15 percent annually between now and 2030. Since Bosch wants to extend its leading position in this market, it is establishing a new division, Cross-Domain Computing Solutions.… Continue reading Bosch pools its software and electronics expertise in one division with 17,000 associates
@VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
For the 18th time, Volkswagen has presented the Volkswagen Group Award to its top suppliers throughout the world. A total of eight companies in six categories reflecting future-oriented topics were honored. This year, the awards were presented to the winners by mail instead of in person as is usually the case. Frank Witter, CFO of… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
@VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China
[embedded content] Dr Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “I remember very well how proud we all were when the first ŠKODA built in China rolled off the assembly line. Being able to witness this event on-site was a very special moment for me. Today I am happy to be… Continue reading @VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China
@VW Group: Predictive Maintenance: Audi Maintenance uses data to predict the future
Smart, digital maintenance: The “Predictive Maintenance” project at the Audi Neckarsulm site makes maintaining production equipment more efficient and reduces production downtime. Maintenance experts collect and interpret associated data and can predict wear on production equipment. The Group-wide pioneering project is being tested in the body shop at the Neckarsulm site. “Predictive Maintenance” detects possible wear… Continue reading @VW Group: Predictive Maintenance: Audi Maintenance uses data to predict the future
@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)
Production volume compared to the initial plan About the same as the initial plan (Approx. 3 percent decrease) Approx. 10 percent decrease Approx. 40 percent decrease Production suspension*1 None Six production lines at three plants Totaling 16 days 25 production lines at 14 plants Totaling 133 days Reduction of operations from double shifts to a… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)
@Groupe PSA: Made in Eisenach: First front-wheel drive Opel Grandland X plug-in hybrid drives off production line
Start of regular production of new plug-in hybrid variant in the Eisenach plant Up to 57 kilometres driven purely by electricity (in the WLTP cycle1) All hybrid variants made on the same production line as internal combustion engine siblings New model to add further momentum to Opel’s electrification offensive Prices in Germany start at €35,235… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Made in Eisenach: First front-wheel drive Opel Grandland X plug-in hybrid drives off production line
Nidec Announces Financial Results for Fiscal First Quarter Ended June 30, 2020
KYOTO, Japan, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594) (OTC US: NJDCY) today announced its consolidated results under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020.The highlights are as follows:The net sales stood at 336.9 billion yen, 7% down Y/Y.Despite reduced profit due to the lower… Continue reading Nidec Announces Financial Results for Fiscal First Quarter Ended June 30, 2020