@FCA: FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire

December 22, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) today announced that Linda Knoll, its Chief Human Resources Officer, has elected to retire after nearly three decades of dedicated service. In a distinguished career, honed also in the predecessor companies of FCA and at… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Knoll to Retire

Factory gets green light!

TVR announces the start date of renovation works at its new home in the Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone, South Wales.

After extensive liaison with its partners in the Welsh Government, TVR is delighted to announce that the factory renovation and enhancement programme has today received the green light and that preliminary site works will begin in mid January.
Jones Brothers (Henllan) Ltd have been awarded the principal contract for a significant programme of works including replacement of the main building’s roof, the recladding of the building, extensive groundworks and also preparation of a prototype build area at the side of the intended main production area.
Les Edgar, Chairman of TVR said: “This is a fantastic milestone in our mission to rejuvenate an iconic British brand, and we are all tremendously excited to witness the renovation of our new home in Ebbw Vale. We have hundreds of faithful depositors worldwide who are patiently waiting to take delivery of their Griffiths, so today I hope they are just as delighted as we are. Our partners at the Welsh Government have shown stoic support through challenging times and I must extend my personal thanks to all those who share our vision of helping to develop a sustainable automotive sector in South Wales.”
Welsh Government Economy Minister Ken Skates said: “I’m very pleased we are moving ahead with our investment in a strategically important building on Rassau Industrial Estate, which is situated within the Tech Valleys. The Welsh Government’s investment will help secure this significant building for extensive refurbishment for the beneficial use of business. The former ‘Techboard’ building has enormous potential and would be an ideal location for TVR which has identified the property as its prospective new home in Wales.”

@VW Group: All-in-one: The new MyŠKODA App is launched

From now on, there can only be one – the new MyŠKODA App, with which ŠKODA is taking the next strategic step towards simplifying its applications. In the new MyŠKODA App, the Czech car manufacturer is combining the previous MyŠKODA App with the ŠKODA Connect App. From now on, the ŠKODA Connect App will form… Continue reading @VW Group: All-in-one: The new MyŠKODA App is launched

@Toyota: Toyota Shows e-Palette Geared Towards Practical MaaS Applications

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announced an operations management system to support the providing of services that will enable practical use of the e-Palette, a battery-electric vehicle for autonomous mobility as a service (Autono-MaaS) applications that will realize future mobility services. In collaboration with a range of partners, it is also planning to operate the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Shows e-Palette Geared Towards Practical MaaS Applications

@Toyota: Toyota Develops Just-in-Time Efficient Operating System for Mobility Services Provided by its e-Palette Autonomous Electric Vehicle

Toyota today announced it has developed a system to manage operation of its e-Palette autonomous battery electric vehicle, to deliver goods, services and mobility to people when and where they are needed. Working with a range of partners, it intends testing the vehicles in a real-world environment in Woven City, the prototype fully connected community… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Develops Just-in-Time Efficient Operating System for Mobility Services Provided by its e-Palette Autonomous Electric Vehicle

Elation Hypercars Freedom Is a 1,900-HP Electric Fantasy Eruption

Hyperbolically powerful EVs are sprouting all over the automotive landscape like weeds these days. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S makes an already frankly ludicrous 750 horsepower, but the Lotus Evija, Rimac C2, and Tesla Roadster all have it beat. Now there’s a new player in the game. Elation Hypercars, an American-based “hyper-EV” company, has just… Continue reading Elation Hypercars Freedom Is a 1,900-HP Electric Fantasy Eruption

Toyota to halt plants in Europe as COVID variant disrupts traffic

LONDON — Toyota Motor’s European subsidiary has revealed it will suspend operations at its factories in the U.K. and France on Tuesday in response to the spread of the coronavirus variant that has stopped the flow of logistics between the countries. The factories were planned to close for winter vacation on Thursday, but Toyota has… Continue reading Toyota to halt plants in Europe as COVID variant disrupts traffic

@Ford: The Art of Engineering: How Designing a Self-Driving Car Prepared Me for a Career at Ford

By Steven Lee, Digital Design Sculptor, Ford Motor Company Design sketches for the Deep Orange 10 self-driving vehicle prototype. I was only six years old when my family left South Korea and moved to Canada. Many things changed as a result of this big move — my father was a mechanical engineer and my mother was a school… Continue reading @Ford: The Art of Engineering: How Designing a Self-Driving Car Prepared Me for a Career at Ford

Apple car targeting 2024 production with self-driving ability

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first passenger car in 2024, using its own battery technology to “radically” reduce the price of EV batteries. According to the Reuters news agency, the American technology giant has renewed its automotive efforts, known internally as Project Titan, which have been in development since at least 2014.  The vehicle will… Continue reading Apple car targeting 2024 production with self-driving ability

German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024

Karl-Thomas Neumann According to the ex-Opel boss, the rumors about Apple’s entry into the auto business make perfect sense. (Photo: Canoo) Düsseldorf For years, the US technology group Apple has been working on plans to enter the automotive market. After the “Project Titan” stalled for a long time, there are now reports that the Californian… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024