FILE PHOTO: Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder MUNICH (Reuters) – Markus Duesmann, the head of Audi (NSUG.DE), will also head the research and development division at German carmaker Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) premium brand, two sources told Reuters on… Continue reading Audi boss to head carmaker’s R+D division: sources
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Exclusive: EU must engage in lithium standards or lose to China, EU’s Breton says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU industry chief Thierry Breton has urged EU governments to be more active in setting global standards for ultralight battery metal lithium, key to many strategic industries and electric cars, or cede technological advantage to China. FILE PHOTO: European Union Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton holds a video news conference, to present… Continue reading Exclusive: EU must engage in lithium standards or lose to China, EU’s Breton says
Vans, not glamorous, but key as EU weighs autos mega-merger
MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) – Their silhouettes don’t stir dreams of adventure like a sports car or trendy SUV, but vans are a rare source of profit for European carmakers, which is why EU regulators are focused on them as they decide whether to back an industry mega-merger. FILE PHOTO: A Peugeot Rifter 4×4 concept van is… Continue reading Vans, not glamorous, but key as EU weighs autos mega-merger
Japan’s SoftBank invests in startup Splyt in hunt for super app
Japanese telco Softbank Corp said on Thursday it led a $19.5 million funding round in startup Splyt, which helps app operators integrate mobility options with other services, as it seeks to build its own super app. Japanese tech firms have lagged peers such as Tencent Holdings, with its WeChat app, in creating super apps, which offer access to a range of services via a single interface. SoftBank will… Continue reading Japan’s SoftBank invests in startup Splyt in hunt for super app
Ford Mustang Mach-E Hands-Free Co-Pilot360: Exclusive Details
Our video wizard Kyle Conner (Out of Spec Motoring) is not in his usual environment in this video. It looks a bit strange to see him in a kitchen instead of on a track. Don’t worry, he’s not cooking. Instead, Conner sits down with us to tell us all about Ford’s Co-Pilot360 hands-free driving technology… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E Hands-Free Co-Pilot360: Exclusive Details
Lordstown Endurance Electric Pickup Truck Will Debut On June 25
Lordstown Motors And Hydra Design Labs Partner To Develop Endurance EV Pickup Growing electric vehicle OEM located in the heart of Ohio’s “Voltage Valley” bolsters its commitment to U.S. automotive manufacturing by contracting American design firm to collaborate on development of its new Endurance™ fully-electric pickup truck. LORDSTOWN, Ohio, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The… Continue reading Lordstown Endurance Electric Pickup Truck Will Debut On June 25
Peugeot 208 and 2008 help PSA optimise recycling operation
Groupe PSA and the Peugeot brand are looking at optimising resources by integrating green or recycled materials into production vehicles to sustain recycling channels and reduce the environmental footprint. Joint programs between the all-new Peugeot 208 and Peugeot 2008 SUV have led to the shared use of recycled and natural materials in these vehicles. The… Continue reading Peugeot 208 and 2008 help PSA optimise recycling operation
Pendragon plans job cuts and leadership changes
Pendragon has begun a consultation over redundancies as it plans to reformat its leadership and management structure. While the former AM100-leading motor retail group denied that any large-scale redundancies would be taking place, an AM source said a consultation had opened over “a small amount of leadership roles” within the business. AM understands that a number… Continue reading Pendragon plans job cuts and leadership changes
Arrested: former Audi executive wanted over US dieselgate charges
Croation officials have arrested former Audi executive Axel Eiser in connection to conspiracy charges related to the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal in the US. The New York Times reported that the arrest of Eiser as part of the investigation in into Volkswagen’s alleged conspiracy to evade US clean air laws was a sign that authorities continue… Continue reading Arrested: former Audi executive wanted over US dieselgate charges
Ford to offer hands-free driving in 2021 – six years after Tesla
June 18 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Thursday that it will offer hands-free driving on its new Mustang Mach-E in fall 2021, six years after Tesla Inc and four years after General Motors Co introduced similar systems. The system, called Active Drive Assist, will be offered on several Ford models, most notably the… Continue reading Ford to offer hands-free driving in 2021 – six years after Tesla