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China to provide basic charging services on highways
A technician instructs a driver how to operate super-charging equipment in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, in July. [Photo by HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY] China vowed to provide basic charging services on highways other than in ultra-cold and high-altitude regions, according to an action plan released on Thursday. The plan, unveiled by the Ministry of Transport, the… Continue reading China to provide basic charging services on highways
CATL sees big surge in H1 performance
Visitors check out CATL products during a high-tech expo in Yibin, Sichuan province, in July. ZENG LANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Battery maker posts $1.2b in net profit despite rising costs, supply chain woes Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest battery maker for electric vehicles, more than doubled its profit in the second quarter, despite rising… Continue reading CATL sees big surge in H1 performance
Hainan to ban sales of fuel cars by 2030
Visitors inspect new energy vehicle models displayed at an auto show held in Haikou, Hainan province. [Photo/China News Service] HAIKOU – South China’s island province of Hainan plans to ban the sales of all fuel vehicles by 2030, a government document said. According to the implementation plan of carbon peaking issued by the provincial government… Continue reading Hainan to ban sales of fuel cars by 2030
FAW Hongqi reveals E-QM5 Plus sedan
FAW Hongqi launched the E-QM5 Plus pure electric sedan in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, on Wednesday. The carmaker provides three variants of the sedan at prices starting from 122,800 yuan ($18,080). The E-QM5 Plus has maximum range of 605 kilometers while the E-QM5’s battery-charging and battery-swapping variants both have ranges of 431… Continue reading FAW Hongqi reveals E-QM5 Plus sedan
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced it plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after the close of the market. The full text of the press release will be… Continue reading Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert
New members – August 2022
25 August 2022 #SMMT News Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate… Continue reading New members – August 2022
UK commercial vehicle output continues growth with best July for six years
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rises 43.9% to 8,097 units in the best July since 2016 and eleventh consecutive month of growth. Overseas demand increases by 34.2%, while production for Britain’s CV market grows by 58.5%. UK manufacturing is up 46.9% since January, at 58,693, the best year to date since 2012. UK commercial vehicle… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle output continues growth with best July for six years
UK car production rises for third consecutive month
UK car manufacturing output rises 8.6% in July, the third consecutive month of growth. Production of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles surges 24.7% in the month. Volumes year-to-date down -16.5% to 461,174, driven by falling exports and structural changes. UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July, up 8.6% to 58,043… Continue reading UK car production rises for third consecutive month
@VW Group: The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Arrives in the U.S.005609
First deliveries to customers held at Lamborghini Lounge Monterey Sant’Agata Bolognese/Pebble Beach, August 25, 2022 – With the backdrop of Monterey Car Week 2022, the Lamborghini Lounge Monterey provided an exclusive setting for customers to take delivery of two of the initial Countach LPI 800-4 to arrive in the U.S. In a private ceremony, Stephan… Continue reading @VW Group: The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Arrives in the U.S.005609