Category: Automotive

Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations

Porsche said it will start building out its own proprietary global network of charging stations next year, a departure from its initial strategy to rely on partnerships with other companies. The plan, which was revealed during the company’s annual meeting, comes as Porsche prepares to expand its EV portfolio beyond the Taycan to at least… Continue reading Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000

Der Sportwagenbauer Porsche arbeitet immer intensiver mit Apple zusammen. Ende vergangenen Jahres war der Porsche-Vorstand in Kalifornien. „Wir pflegen eine sehr enge Zusammenarbeit mit Apple schon traditionell, auch weil wir dort von der Denke auf einer Wellenlänge sind“, sagte Porsche-Chef Oliver Blume am Freitag in einer Fragerunde zur Bilanzvorstellung.Er kündigte an: „Wir werden das Apple-Car-Play… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000

Rapid delivery companies: the urban space race

With more people working from home and many looking to avoid large supermarkets, the rise of ultra-fast delivery is booming — but what will it take to conquer quick commerce? In a recent McKinsey study, “Ordering In: The Rapid Evolution of Food Delivery“, they make an interesting point: less than twenty years ago food delivery… Continue reading Rapid delivery companies: the urban space race

Valmet Automotive starts change negotiations due to component shortage

Valmet Automotive has today issued a change negotiation proposal on the need for temporary personnel layoffs at the Uusikaupunki car plant. The proposal is based on financial and production-related grounds due to a component shortage in the A-Class production, caused by the recent global disruptions in component supply chains. For Valmet Automotive, the situation has… Continue reading Valmet Automotive starts change negotiations due to component shortage

General Motors Names Brose a 2021 Supplier of the Year

This is the 6th time Brose has received the award. “The entire Brose organization is proud of being acknowledged as a GM Supplier of the Year for the fifth time in a row,” said Wilm Uhlenbecker, President, Brose North America. “This is a reflection of the Brose team’s efforts to intentionally put our customers first… Continue reading General Motors Names Brose a 2021 Supplier of the Year

Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine

There’s no shortage of uber-powerful electric hypercars at the moment. Well-heeled buyers can already choose from the Lotus Evija, the Aspark Owl and the Rimac Nevera – but that hasn’t stopped the Austrian start-up brand Deus Automobiles from adding to the market. Deus has been around since 2020, but the company decided to fly under… Continue reading Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles teases new electric hypercar – CAR Magazine

Volvo announces expansion of its R&D operations in India

Swedish automotive major Volvo Group on Thursday announced the expansion of its research and development operations in India, which has become its largest development site outside Sweden. As part of the expansion in the country, Volvo Group Deputy CEO Jan Gurander laid the foundation for the ‘Vehicle TechLab’ for Volvo Group’s research and development operations… Continue reading Volvo announces expansion of its R&D operations in India