Category: Automotive

Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798

Tesla’s online approach of selling direct-to-consumer is inspiring others. According to the Wall Street Journal, “As car companies go electric, some are trying to wrest control from dealers on how those vehicles will be priced and sold, aiming to make the experience closer to the direct-selling model used by Tesla.” Tesla Model X Plaid JRR, CleanTechnica ”… Continue reading Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798

Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta

John Bernal, a Tesla employee who has posted several shocking YouTube videos about the company’s “Full Self-Driving” Beta software leading to close calls on public streets, was fired by the company in February, according to CNBC. Despite having no safety “strikes,” Bernal also lost access to the beta self-driving software in his own personal vehicle.… Continue reading Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta

Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale

The Nissan GT-R, one of the longest-serving production cars on sale today, will finally go off sale in Europe in light of strict new noise regulations coming into effect later this year. Official confirmation of the move comes some 13 years after the GT-R first went on sale in Europe, and a few months after… Continue reading Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale

Hanon Systems Expands Thermal Management Production to Support Growth in Electrified Vehicles

SEOUL, Korea, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive thermal and energy management solutions supplier Hanon Systems (KS:018880) today announced it is launching a new plant in Hubei, China, which reinforces the company’s increasing support to automakers in the electrified vehicle segment.  The new plant will manufacture heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) modules for electrified… Continue reading Hanon Systems Expands Thermal Management Production to Support Growth in Electrified Vehicles

EU Europa: PUB Ms A. Vălean receives Dr. Markus Heyn, Member of the Board of Management Bosch, Mr Michael Frick, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of MAHLE, and Mr Stephan von Schuckmann, Member of the Board of Management at ZF Group000072

European Commission Meeting Brussels, 16 Mar 2022 Ms A. Vălean receives Dr. Markus Heyn, Member of the Board of Management Bosch, Mr Michael Frick, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of MAHLE, and Mr Ste… Go to Source

@GM: GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada

GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new joint venture plant in Quebec 2022-03-07 DETROIT – Today, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and POSCO Chemical announced that they are working with the governments of Canada and Quebec to build a… Continue reading @GM: GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada

BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues

As BMW gets ready to debut the next generation of its 7 Series luxury sedan in April — and with that, the new all-electric i7 — the company today turned the spotlight on its overall portfolio of electric cars, including the upcoming iX1, an electrified version of its popular small crossover SUV. These will join… Continue reading BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues

ZTO Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 and Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results

22.3 Billion Annual Parcels Increased Market Share to 20.6%Adjusted Net Income Reached RMB4.9 Billion while Price Competition Cooled  US$0.25 per Share Dividend Announced for 2021 SHANGHAI, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China (“ZTO” or the “Company”), today announced its… Continue reading ZTO Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 and Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results

Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready

Audi unveiled its latest concept car, the A6 Avant E-tron, a luxury executive car that appears to be relatively close to production-ready. Audi surprised us last year with a concept version of an all-electric A6 sedan, which will be built on a new EV platform the company is co-developing with sister company Porsche. The two… Continue reading Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready