It’s an unexpected partnership on battery development that we didn’t see coming. But we welcome it for sure. More Battery Info Just moments ago, General Motors and Honda jointly announced this: “…an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery… Continue reading GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery
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In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
“Anger!”. This is how Philippe Poutou, former candidate for the presidency of the Republic and employee of Ford Blanquefort (Gironde), concluded one of his tweets Thursday, June 7. A reaction to the announcement of the opening of “information consultation on a closure project” of the site by the management of the American manufacturer, on the… Continue reading In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks projected on Thursday, as Ford declared the province is “open for business.” Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford attends his election night party with his wife Karla Ford (L)… Continue reading Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Cadillac House in New York (Photo: General Motors) General Motors’ luxury brand’s new boss will keep Cadillac’s headquarters in New York despite the ouster of the executive who led the move from Detroit. Steve Carlisle will commute to Detroit or anywhere elsewhere in the world, as is needed to transform Cadillac into a top-selling luxury brand, GM said. “It’s 100… Continue reading Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
PARIS (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) plans to close its Blanquefort gearbox plant in southwestern France if no buyer can be found for the site, which employs 900 workers, the U.S. carmaker said on Thursday. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,… Continue reading Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring
The General Motors subsidiary Cadillac wants to offer its driver assistance system Super Cruise in all vehicles in 2020. Super Cruise is a semi-automated system: the driver must be supervised so that he does not fall asleep. June 7, 2018, 7:35 am, Andreas Donath Super Cruise (Image: Cadillac) The semi-automated driver assistance system Super Cruise… Continue reading Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring
Mercedes-Benz Is Starting Car-Subscription
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As bike rentals cool, ofo chooses to stand alone
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Gobi-backed Chinese used car auction platform Chezhibao raises $125m
June 7, 2018 Fresh from raising $100 million in its Series C in March, Chinese used-car online auction startup Chezhibao Information Technology announced that it has closed its Series D funding round with a total of Rmb800 million ($125 million) in investments. The company, which operates the business-to-consumer car trading platform Chezhibao.com, said the latest… Continue reading Gobi-backed Chinese used car auction platform Chezhibao raises $125m
UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
FRANKFURT/PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) unveiled on Wednesday an all-electric big rig truck it promises to have in production in 2021, as the German automaker mounts a major challenge to European manufacturers and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America Roger Nielsen unveils the all-electric eCascadia big rig truck… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck