Berlin-Marienfelde site to become competence center for the digitalization of the global Mercedes-Benz production network. Focus is set on the development and implementation of MO360, the digitalMercedes-Benz production ecosystem. Berlin. Mercedes-Benz is investing a double-digit million amount to transform its Berlin-Marienfelde plant in Germany into a campus for developing, testing and implementing pioneering software applications… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus Berlin: Driver for the digital transformation in production
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@FCA: Stellantis Announces 2020 Profit-sharing Payment for UAW-represented Employees
March 3, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – As a result of FCA’s financial performance in 2020, Stellantis announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $8,010 will be paid to UAW-represented employees on March 15, 2021. Actual payments will be based on individual compensated hours. Approximately 43,000 employees are eligible to receive the payment. With… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Announces 2020 Profit-sharing Payment for UAW-represented Employees
Tata Motors launches Signa 3118.T 3-axle 6×2 truck
Tata Motors launched its latest offering in M&HCV segment – the Tata Signa 3118.T. According to the company, this is India’s first 3-axle 6×2 (10-wheeler) rigid truck with 31-tonne Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The OEM says the Tata Signa 3118.T has a 3,500kg higher certified payload than the corresponding 28-tonne GVW rigid truck and equivalent cost of operations… Continue reading Tata Motors launches Signa 3118.T 3-axle 6×2 truck
Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it is gearing up its back-end operations to support the launch of its first all-electric vehicle in India – Jaguar I-Pace – which is slated for a market introduction on March 23. As a result, the company says that it is putting its efforts to supplement the electric model… Continue reading Jaguar India gets 22 dealerships EV-ready ahead of I-Pace launch on March 23
Maruti Suzuki clocks 4,000 service outlets, intensifies focus on rural markets
Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India, which has a near-50 percent share in the April 2020 to January 2021 period, is making strides in aftersales as well. The company has accomplished the milestone of setting up 4,000 service touch-points across India, with its workshops split under four categories. Maruti-authorised dealer workshops comprise the maximum… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki clocks 4,000 service outlets, intensifies focus on rural markets
Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry
Czech automaker Skoda Auto India has announced opening of its first new dealership in the Puducherry region to strengthen its position and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the southern markets of India. The new dealership facility by KUN Motors sports the new corporate identity and design as a part of… Continue reading Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry
@niche: Koenigsegg appoints Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer000582
Tue, Mar 02, 2021 12:08 CET Koenigsegg today announced the appointment of Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer. Evan will report to CEO and founder, Christian von Koenigsegg. Evan joins Koenigsegg from Tesla, where his last position was Director of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (Gigafactory Berlin). Evan rose fast through the Tesla ranks and participated… Continue reading @niche: Koenigsegg appoints Evan Horetsky as Chief Industrialisation Officer000582
@niche: Workhorse Electric Delivery Van Builds Lag As Backlog Swells000584
Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS) built just seven trucks in the fourth quarter as its underdeveloped production systems and supply chain issues continued to hold down the electric maker’s progress even as orders have grown sevenfold compared with a year ago. “We are facing various supply chain challenges, both internal and external,” CEO Duane Hughes said… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Electric Delivery Van Builds Lag As Backlog Swells000584
Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round
Volocopter is in the final stages of providing new, sustainable mobility options for cities around the world. Their future services range from electric autonomous air taxis flying passengers directly and safely to their destinations to transporting goods with the company’s VoloDrone. Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is a leader in the urban air… Continue reading Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round
Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan
Erich Sixt took over the company in 1969 from his father when it was still a local brand in Munich, Germany. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt CEO Erich Sixt will resign from his position on the management board after the annual general meeting on June 16 of this year. Sixt (76) has helmed Sixt for… Continue reading Sixt SE Announces Senior Management Succession Plan