SINGAPORE – The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors tempered their risk appetites ahead of the release of minutes of the Federal Reserve‘s policy meeting that could offer clues on the outlook for inflation and interest rates. The Fed on Wednesday will release the minutes from its most recent meeting, with investors looking… Continue reading Dollar tentative as investors await Fed minutes
Category: Automotive
Audio Interview: The key factors of growth of the Canadian EV and automotive industry
In this Audio Interview, Ron Hesse speaks with Flavio Volpe, who is President of APMA – The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers‘ Association. He is an internationally recognized champion of Canada’s automotive industry. He proudly leads the APMA – representing OE suppliers to the worldwide automotive industry. Working closely with officials in Ottawa, Washington and Mexico… Continue reading Audio Interview: The key factors of growth of the Canadian EV and automotive industry
@VW Group: Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: production anniversary and kilometre kings006175
On 7 November, the 100,000th Taycan rolled off the production line. The milestone car left the assembly line about three years after production first started at the main plant in Zuffenhausen in September 2019. The Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S is destined for a customer in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to have… Continue reading @VW Group: Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: production anniversary and kilometre kings006175
@VW Group: Porsche fights for the manufacturer’s and driver’s titles at the season finale006174
The race In the GTE-Am class, the two Porsche 911 RSR fielded by Project 1 set the benchmark. The German customer team celebrated a one-two victory at the eight-hour race. At the end of a decade of factory racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC, the Porsche GT Team showed an impressive fighting spirit.… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche fights for the manufacturer’s and driver’s titles at the season finale006174
@VW Group: Porsche Design and Sotheby’s auction two icons of design history006173
This December, together with the auction house Sotheby’s, Porsche Design is not only celebrating the 50th anniversary of the globally successful design brand, but above all the pioneering spirit of company founder Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. F. A. Porsche had already made design history with the legendary Porsche 911 when he founded his own design studio… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Design and Sotheby’s auction two icons of design history006173
@VW Group: New Formula E Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 celebrates world premiere006172
The Mexico City E-Prix on 14 January 2023 will be the first race for the Porsche 99X Electric Gen3. The arrival of the third vehicle generation at the start of next season heralds a new era for the world’s first electric racing series. 99X Electric Gen3 The new Gen3 cars such as the Porsche 99X… Continue reading @VW Group: New Formula E Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 celebrates world premiere006172
@VW Group: The ducktail: 4.5 kilometres per hour for all eternity006171
© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: The ducktail: 4.5 kilometres per hour for all eternity006171
Hella wins CES 2023 Innovation Award for digital headlamp system
Automotive supplier Hella, which operates under the umbrella brand Forvia, has won the CES 2023 Innovation Award in the category ‘Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility’ as ‘honoree’ for its digital, chip-based headlamp system – Solid State Lighting – High Definition (SSL-HD). According to Hella, its SSL-HD technology represents the evolutionary further development of LED matrix… Continue reading Hella wins CES 2023 Innovation Award for digital headlamp system
Royal Enfield teases electric bike
Royal Enfield has made no bones about the fact that it is working on electric two-wheelers, and we’ve managed to get our hands on a picture of its very first electric motorcycle concept. Internally christened the ‘Electrik01’, it features some rather distinctive design elements, the reasons for which are made clear in the product brief… Continue reading Royal Enfield teases electric bike
Webasto to manufacture fast-charging systems for Charge-V
Automotive supplier Webasto is to manufacture intelligent fast charging systems, or High-Power Chargers (HPC), for Munich-based company Charge-V, commencing January 2023. Representatives of both companies signed a corresponding four-year contract in mid-October. The charging systems will be assembled according to Charge-V’s specifications at Webasto’s Schierling plant in Bavaria, Germany, where preparations for commissioning a dedicated… Continue reading Webasto to manufacture fast-charging systems for Charge-V