Determined to cede the site to a potential buyer, the US manufacturer said Friday does not see “any Ford production opportunity” beyond 2019 for its Blanquefort plant. Ford confirmed last Friday its willingness to withdraw completely from the production site Girondin specialized in gearboxes. In a statement issued on the sidelines of a follow-up meeting… Continue reading Clogged future for Blanquefort, according to Ford
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INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module
Molex and INVECAS announced a joint collaboration to develop an Automotive Infotainment Media Module for intelligent vehicles. The new module was officially launched and featured in Molex demonstrations at the Consumer Electronics Show. “Infotainment plays an important role for car buyers and OEMs that are seeking ways to differentiate vehicle designs. Packaging more functionality into a… Continue reading INVECAS, Molex collaborate on automotive infotainment media module
Start-up claims carbon nano-tube membrane breakthrough will enable fuels with CO2 removed from the air to be developed
A US start-up claims to have found a way to scale the number of carbon nanotube (CNT) membranes to generate carbon-zero fuels, rather than relying on fossil fuels. According to New York-based firm Mattershift, it has discovered a breakthrough in creating large-scale carbon nanotube membranes, which could enable the combining and separation of molecules to “make… Continue reading Start-up claims carbon nano-tube membrane breakthrough will enable fuels with CO2 removed from the air to be developed
Europe wants to perfect WLTP and RDE certification cycles
A public consultation has been opened by the European Commission on a draft proposal to further improve the quality of WLTP and RDE vehicle certification processes. On the menu, less tolerance, more controls. It is a subject that sows at this moment the disorder in the automotive world: the homologation. Approval of the consumption and… Continue reading Europe wants to perfect WLTP and RDE certification cycles
Union urges Ford to convert UK diesel plants to build electric cars
A leading trade union has urged Ford to adapt two of its key engine manufacturing plants to make batteries and components for electric vehicles. The call comes after diesel sales fell by 17 per cent in 2017, while Jaguar Land Rover – which currently builds some of its engines at Ford’s Bridgend plant – plans… Continue reading Union urges Ford to convert UK diesel plants to build electric cars
Opel: IG Metall warning to Tavares
A year after the announcement of Opel’s purchase of General Motors by PSA, the French group’s management is negotiating with the works council of its new German subsidiary. Its goal is to reduce costs and bring the brand back to the brink. A risky gamble after years of accumulated deficit under the GM era. Discussions… Continue reading Opel: IG Metall warning to Tavares
Aggression against Autonomous Vehicles | DMV report
As the DMV tells, this year it has already come twice to rage against autonomous vehicles. The factor human has other behaviors than just unintentionally error to commit. Man can also go crazy, perhaps with preference in traffic. 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV © General Motors Regularly, businesses that work in California to test the autonomous… Continue reading Aggression against Autonomous Vehicles | DMV report
Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China
The Chinese automaker Geely wants to purchase semi-autonomous systems for the Chinese market from Sweden. First, in this context, the company affiliation must be cleared up. Autoliv is a supplier from Sweden, especially for Volvo, Volvo belongs to Geely, which also recently Mercedes Benz and Volvo Trucks have entered. Volvo also has teamed with Autoliv… Continue reading Geely, Autoliv & Zenuity for Level 3 Systems in China
India: Eicher Motors shuts 6-year-old JV with US partner Polaris
March 12, 2018 Eicher Motors Ltd said on Monday that it is shutting down its joint venture with US-based Polaris Industries Inc. immediately, as sales failed to meet expectations after the initial success. The equal venture, Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd, was formed in 2012 to manufacture Multix, which the companies touted as India’s first personal… Continue reading India: Eicher Motors shuts 6-year-old JV with US partner Polaris
UPDATE 1-S.Korea kicks off due diligence on GM’s S.Korean unit – KDB
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea held an initial meeting on Monday for its due-diligence of General Motors’ local unit to decide whether to provide funds for the unit’s troubled operations. FILE PHOTO: The main gate to GM Korea’s Gunsan factory is seen in Gunsan, South Korea February 13, 2018. Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo State-funded Korea… Continue reading UPDATE 1-S.Korea kicks off due diligence on GM’s S.Korean unit – KDB