Category: Automotive

German Handelsblatt: Car group: Major shareholder Porsche SE increases capital stake in Volkswagen004283

Electric car from VW An electric vehicle from VW stands on a new climate roller test bench at the Lower Saxony Research Center for Vehicle Technology (NFF). (Photo: dpa) The main owner, Porsche SE, has slightly increased its capital stake in Volkswagen. The share in the subscribed capital of Europe’s largest car company is now… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car group: Major shareholder Porsche SE increases capital stake in Volkswagen004283

Mercedes-AMG previews concept for first bespoke sports EV

An electric Mercedes-AMG concept car is set to be revealed next week, giving clues to a production model set to launch in 2025. The revelation, made by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit, came as he outlined Mercedes’ plans to develop only electric car platforms from 2025 and to offer only… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG previews concept for first bespoke sports EV

@niche: May 09, 2022, 12:00 ETBOLLINGER MOTORS SELECTS ROUSH AS MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERBollinger Motors announced Roush Industries as the contract manufacturer…001860

“We will be building state-of-the-art vehicles from day one right here in Michigan,” said Robert Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors. “Roush has significant engineering and assembly history, and we’re excited to work with them to provide our commercial fleet customers with exceptional electric vehicles.”  “Roush will help us to hit our quality and… Continue reading @niche: May 09, 2022, 12:00 ETBOLLINGER MOTORS SELECTS ROUSH AS MANUFACTURING SUPPLIERBollinger Motors announced Roush Industries as the contract manufacturer…001860

@Honda: All-new ZR-V to join Honda’s SUV line-up in Europe in 2023

Honda ZR-V C-segment SUV to go on sale next year Powered by proven e:HEV full hybrid technology New model signals an important evolution of the model line up   Honda has confirmed that its recently announced new C segment SUV is to be named ‘ZR-V’. Set to go on sale across European markets in 2023,… Continue reading @Honda: All-new ZR-V to join Honda’s SUV line-up in Europe in 2023

Lucid Motors Announces Launch Plans for Europe; Pricing and Specs for Lucid Air Dream Edition Models

The company also plans to open its first European retail location – the Lucid Studio at Odeonsplatz in Munich, Germany – on May 13, 2022. The luxury retail space will invite customers to experience the brand and its products in the heart of the iconic old town area. The company expects to open additional studios… Continue reading Lucid Motors Announces Launch Plans for Europe; Pricing and Specs for Lucid Air Dream Edition Models

@BMW: Tackling ice and snow with all-electric power: final winter testing with the new BMW iX1.001964

Munich. The countdown is on for the third generation of the BMW X1 – and for the first fully electrically powered Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the premium compact segment. The new BMW iX1 (electric power consumption combined: 18.4 – 17.3 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; electric range: 413 – 438 km [257 – 272 miles]… Continue reading @BMW: Tackling ice and snow with all-electric power: final winter testing with the new BMW iX1.001964

How TI Fluid Systems’ staff have supported Ukraine

The tragic events in Ukraine over the last two months have put everything in life into perspective. Business pales into insignificance at times like these. Businesses can, however, help to unite people behind a common cause, and provide them with a platform from which to provide assistance. We saw that at times throughout the Covid-19… Continue reading How TI Fluid Systems’ staff have supported Ukraine