L-R: Feng Qingfeng and Jean-Marc Gales. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), China’s leading privately-owned automotive group, has announced that Feng Qingfeng, vice-president and chief technical officer of Geely Auto Group, has been appointed to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as chief executive officer of Group Lotus effective immediately. Jean-Marc Gales will head up the Essex-based classic car dealer… Continue reading Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus CEO
Category: Automotive
Geely paints the future of mobility
Car designers, artists and journalists met in Paris a few days ago at an event organised by Geely, to share their visions of future mobility. On a rooftop terrace, a series of works of art were presented, all created to explore the theme of what mobility will look like in the year 2100. Geely’s Peter Horbury, Brandon… Continue reading Geely paints the future of mobility
GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker
General Motors has settled a legal action brought by a motorcyclist knocked over by one of the carmaker’s self-driving vehicles. Oscar Nilsson sued soon after the collision with the GM Cruise car in December 2017. Mr Nilsson sustained neck and shoulder injuries that needed lengthy treatment and caused him to take time off work. GM… Continue reading GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker
Ken Garff Buys Henry Day Ford
SALT LAKE CITY, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ken Garff Automotive Group has purchased Henry Day Ford, effective June 1, 2018, combining the expertise of two premier, family-owned auto companies in Utah. “We whole-heartedly welcome the Henry Day dealership, its employees and customers into the Ken Garff family,” said John Garff, CEO, Garff Enterprises, Inc.… Continue reading Ken Garff Buys Henry Day Ford
Tesla’s Musk laments Singapore electric vehicle stance
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Elon Musk, chief executive of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla Inc, defended his view that Singapore was not supportive of EV ownership after a commentary in the city-state’s biggest newspaper criticized the billionaire’s social media post. Elon Musk speaks at a Boring Company community meeting in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California,… Continue reading Tesla’s Musk laments Singapore electric vehicle stance
Volkswagen plans three new plants in China
The VW Group is expanding its capacity in China. In three new factories, especially large SUVs are to be built. For the future, the production of electric cars is planned. Volkswagen dealership in China Saturday, 02.06.2018 14:29 clock The joint venture FAW-Volkswagen intends to open three new plants in China. With the production facilities in… Continue reading Volkswagen plans three new plants in China
Mercedes-Benz minibus: New Mercedes Benz minibuses
New minibus in test drives out on the road Minibuses benefit from the new technology of the Sprinter A new Sprinter also means a new Mercedes‑Benz minibus Dortmund – The new minibuses from Mercedes‑Benz are being put through their paces. One bus was spotted in Dortmund, the location of Minibus GmbH. This is where a… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz minibus: New Mercedes Benz minibuses
Exclusive: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales departs car maker
Jean-Marc Gales has abruptly left his position as CEO of Group Lotus plc, the Norfolk-based sports car maker and technology consultancy acquired last year by China’s Geely group, which also owns Volvo, Lynk&Co, Proton and LEVC. Gales told Autocar that he was leaving for “personal reasons” and that it was “time to move on”. He departs his job today and described it as… Continue reading Exclusive: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales departs car maker
It’s Trump Against the World in Any Trade War
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Want to receive this post in your inbox every morning? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more. Time is slipping away to avoid a full-blown trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump heads to Quebec this week for a Group of Seven summit, where he’ll meet the leaders… Continue reading It’s Trump Against the World in Any Trade War
Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia
Ford Sollers, Ford’s joint venture in Russia, has started production of the new Ford EcoSport small SUV at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Naberezhenye Chelny, in Russia’s Tatarstan region. Speaking at the production launch ceremony last week, Steven Armstrong, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Ford has a long heritage and global… Continue reading Ford begins production of new EcoSport in Russia