/ The $550 wall charger isn’t the company’s first attempt at providing power to other EVs The new Tesla J1772 wall charger requires an adapter to charge its own companies vehicles but can be used to power other EV makes and models.Image: Tesla Tesla has launched a new J1772 wall charger that can be installed… Continue reading Tesla is selling another at-home charger that works with other EVs
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Investment in Spartanburg billions – BMW is converting the US plant electrically005442
BMW production in Spartanburg, South Carolina So far, the US plant has only installed batteries in hybrid models. Pure electric cars will soon roll off the assembly line. Johannes Zirngibl speaks plain language. “There has never been such a change at BMW,” says the assembly manager in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the largest plant of the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Investment in Spartanburg billions – BMW is converting the US plant electrically005442
JPMorgan launches fundraising platform, appoints Qian as SE Asia ECM chief
JPMorgan Chase & Co is launching a platform that aims to connect startup founders with venture capital investors to simplify the fundraising process, the bank told Reuters. The new platform, Capital Connect, focuses on serving the financing needs of startups from their early stages, marking the ambition of the biggest U.S. bank by assets to further expand into the private market and… Continue reading JPMorgan launches fundraising platform, appoints Qian as SE Asia ECM chief
Uber launches new advertising division to boost revenues
Uber Technologies Inc has launched a new advertising division as the ride-hailing firm looks to diversify its revenue sources through tie-ups with brands and marketers. With a reach of 122 million monthly active users globally, the company said on Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its ride-hailing and UberEats apps, along with in-vehicle digital ads, sponsored mails and storefront ads. “While consumers are making purchase decisions and waiting for… Continue reading Uber launches new advertising division to boost revenues
India regulator fines MakeMyTrip, Goibibo & Oyo for anti-competitive practices
India’s competition regulator said on Wednesday that it had fined online hotel-booking companies MakeMyTrip Ltd and Goibibo and IPO-bound hotel chain Oyo a combined $47 million for anti-competitive behaviour. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been investigating the companies since 2019 following allegations by a hotel body that MakeMyTrip gave special treatment to SoftBank-backed… Continue reading India regulator fines MakeMyTrip, Goibibo & Oyo for anti-competitive practices
Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges
The Autocar Business Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards return in 2022, judged by an expert panel led by communications consultant Gabi Whitfield. Gabi is a specialist with a career spanning more than 20 years in the industry, comprising roles such as global PR director for Jaguar Land Rover and senior PR leadership positions at Nissan… Continue reading Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges
UK councils clamp down on loud cars with roadside mics
A new type of roadside camera that detects sound levels will be deployed in four areas across the UK as part of a £300,000 trial to stamp out noise pollution and anti-social driving. The cameras, which will be used in Bradford, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham over the next two months, will target illegal exhausts… Continue reading UK councils clamp down on loud cars with roadside mics
Bentley tipped to replace W12 engine with V8 PHEV
Bentley is poised to replace its emblematic W12 engine with an even more powerful plug-in hybrid system – one that Matthias Rabe, the company’s head of engineering, hints is likely to be based around a V8. “I want all of our future plug-in hybrids to be more powerful than today’s 12-cylinder,” Rabe told Autocar at… Continue reading Bentley tipped to replace W12 engine with V8 PHEV
@FCA: Alfa Romeo Creates Historical Vehicle Certification Program to Protect and Promote the Brand’s History and Enthusiasts
October 19, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The 39th edition of “Auto e Moto d’Epoca” and the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2022 created a perfect opportunity for Alfa Romeo to announce the “Alfa Romeo Classiche” heritage program, a range of services that will protect and promote the history of the iconic Italian automotive brand.… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo Creates Historical Vehicle Certification Program to Protect and Promote the Brand’s History and Enthusiasts
BMW will build a $1.7 billion EV battery factory in South Carolina
/ The German automaker is the latest car company to announce plans to make EVs in the United States in a bid to comply with new tax credit rules BMW will spend $1 billion on EV production and $700 million for a new battery facility.Photo by Roberto Baldwin for The Verge BMW says it will… Continue reading BMW will build a $1.7 billion EV battery factory in South Carolina