Category: Automotive

@Mazda: Mazda forecasts continued global sales recovery

The Mazda Motor Corporation today announced its first quarter financial and sales results, reporting global sales of 244,000 vehicles during the period 1 April to 30 June 2020. In most regions, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a substantial impact on our results. In Europe*, first quarter sales were down 58% year on year to… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda forecasts continued global sales recovery

CATL to supply batteries to Trailer Dynamics to accelerate road transport electrification in Europe

NINGDE, China, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) <300750.SZ> and Trailer Dynamics GmbH (Trailer Dynamics) have signed a battery supply agreement for a new way to electrify long-haul trucks. According to the agreement, CATL will develop, manufacture, and supply batteries for the Newton eTrailer, which will launch in 2023 to… Continue reading CATL to supply batteries to Trailer Dynamics to accelerate road transport electrification in Europe

Auto Trader looks to automate car sales journey with AutoConvert acquisition

Auto Trader is targeting further automation of the car sales process following the acquisition of finance, insurance and compliance software platform AutoConvert. The AutoConvert platform, which also features integrated customer relationship management solutions, claims to help its customers to both increase finance penetration and to reduce costs by automating the full customer journey for the automotive sector.… Continue reading Auto Trader looks to automate car sales journey with AutoConvert acquisition

Daimler flags recovery signs, sees Mercedes-Benz EBIT rising this year

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler (DAIGn.DE) on Thursday flagged signs of recovering demand for top-end Mercedes-Benz models and electric vehicles, sending its shares higher. FILE PHOTO: Mercedes logo is seen as Ola Kaellenius, CEO of German luxury car manufacturer Daimler AG, speaks at the annual results news conference in Stuttgart, Germany, February 11, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert… Continue reading Daimler flags recovery signs, sees Mercedes-Benz EBIT rising this year

Vitesco Technologies and Padmini VNA to jointly offer BS VI powertrain tech

Vitesco Technologies and Padmini VNA Mechatronics, two leading automotive suppliers for future- oriented drives, have today signed a joint venture partnership. The new company, called PV Clean Mobility Technologies, will offer selected powertrain technologies that meet Bharat Stage VI emission standards in the Indian market.  The aim is to create a strong local supplier for the… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies and Padmini VNA to jointly offer BS VI powertrain tech

Toyota to invest and partner with BluE Nexus to drive EV sales

Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp has collaborated with BluE Nexus to prepare for the accelerated adoption of electrified vehicles. As per the understanding the companies will work together to increase their competitiveness in products related to electrification as well as to fortify their sales structure, including their technical support and services, among others, rendered to… Continue reading Toyota to invest and partner with BluE Nexus to drive EV sales

Royal Enfield claims Interceptor 650 and Himalayan are best-sellers in the UK

Royal Enfield’s Interceptor 650 and the Himalayan adventure bike have achieved new records in the UK. While the Interceptor has been the highest-selling naked style motorcycle in that market for the last 12 months (from June 2019 – June 2020) in the middleweight (250cc-750cc)  segment between June 2019 and June 2020, the Himalayan is placed  fourth.… Continue reading Royal Enfield claims Interceptor 650 and Himalayan are best-sellers in the UK

@niche: Genovation Cars Announces Partnership with the College for Creative Studies

Genovation Cars Announces Partnership with the College for Creative Studies 30 Jun ’20 Genovation Cars Inc., announces a competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) Transportation Design students to reimagine a new exterior for the GXE all-electric supercar, currently holding the world speed record of 211.8mph which was witnessed and certified by the International… Continue reading @niche: Genovation Cars Announces Partnership with the College for Creative Studies