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Renault says China, South Korea plants restarting after virus shutdown
Renault has already warned of possible factory closures as it races to cut costs amid the coronavirus crisis, after posting a net loss of 141 million euros (USD 156 million) for 2019 — its first year in the red in a decade. Paris: French automaker Renault said Monday it was resuming production at two factories… Continue reading Renault says China, South Korea plants restarting after virus shutdown
Geely reports profit of 8.26 billion RMB in 2019, down 34%
Geely Automobile released its financial results for 2019, reporting a revenue of 97.4 billion RMB (Rs 102,952 crore), down 8.63 percent, net profit of 8.26 billion RMB (Rs 8,730 crore), down 34 percent. Despite challenging condition globally, Geely Auto says it continued to remain the sales champion among Chinese brands for the third consecutive year… Continue reading Geely reports profit of 8.26 billion RMB in 2019, down 34%
Yamaha Motor and Tier IV set up JV for autonomous transportation service
Yamaha Motor Co and Tier IV launched ‘eve autonomy’, a joint-venture company based in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. This will develop an autonomous transportation service to help Yamaha Motor and other companies address chronic labour shortages and growing needs for high-mix low-volume production. Beginning in April, ‘eve autonomy’ will begin offering easily implemented solutions that combine… Continue reading Yamaha Motor and Tier IV set up JV for autonomous transportation service
Wunder Mobility Acquires Keaz
Germany-based Wunder Mobility acquired the technology and staff of Australia-based Keaz, a car-sharing and rental technology provider. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. As part of the deal, Keaz team members, including founder and CTO Tim Bos, will be joining the Wunder Mobility team as it continues to invest in further development of… Continue reading Wunder Mobility Acquires Keaz
Fiat Chrysler looks to resume some Italian production next week: union
FILE PHOTO: New Fiat 500 electric cars are displayed at a Fiat Chrysler event held to unveil its first electric model, in Milan, Italy, March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) (FCHA.MI) is looking to resume some vehicle production from next week at three plants in Italy if it… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler looks to resume some Italian production next week: union
E-bike sharing platform Zypp installs 20 battery swapping stations in Gurgaon
Gurgaon-based start-up Zypp (earlier Mobycy), an e-mobility company with focus on electric scooter sharing app, which operates in three cities, with over 1,000 e-scooters, e-bikes has announced its foray in battery swapping business. As part of the latest development, Zypp has installed 20 swapping stations across Gurgaon, which it says will enable more users to… Continue reading E-bike sharing platform Zypp installs 20 battery swapping stations in Gurgaon
BYD next-gen EV blade battery redefines new safety standards
Chinese electric vehicle major, BYD has launched the new ‘Blade Battery’, which it says is set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles. At an online launch event themed ‘The Blade Battery – Unsheathed to Safeguard the World’, Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president, BYD (pictured above) said that the Blade battery reflects the… Continue reading BYD next-gen EV blade battery redefines new safety standards
China’s BAIC, Didi plan car leasing service amid new car sales slowdown
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) is seen during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China, April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese automaker BAIC Group and ride-hailing service provider Didi Chuxing plan to team up with other industry players to lease BAIC’s cars to customers amid concerns… Continue reading China’s BAIC, Didi plan car leasing service amid new car sales slowdown
Carmaker Renault: all plants closed apart from in China and South Korea
FILE PHOTO: Employees work at Renault’s assembly plant in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, February 1, 2016. Renault plans to put China at the centre of its strategic plan for 2017-2022, Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said on Monday at the inauguration of the firm’s first assembly plant in Wuhan, central China. REUTERS/Darley Shen PARIS (Reuters) –… Continue reading Carmaker Renault: all plants closed apart from in China and South Korea