Category: Automotive

Successful launch of ‘dProduction’: ŠKODA AUTO optimises production processes at Kvasiny plant

Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “As a cornerstone of our production network, our ultra-modern Kvasiny site plays a key role in achieving production targets. The gradual digitalisation of production continues to optimise the manufacturing processes. dProduction makes it easier for our staff to orient themselves within the production steps.… Continue reading Successful launch of ‘dProduction’: ŠKODA AUTO optimises production processes at Kvasiny plant

ŠKODA AUTO begins serial production of SUPERB iV at Kvasiny plant

Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “The beginning of serial production of the ŠKODA SUPERB iV is a major step towards the future. Over the past few months, we have rigorously made the provisions required to begin manufacturing our first plug-in hybrid at the Kvasiny plant. Today is therefore also the… Continue reading ŠKODA AUTO begins serial production of SUPERB iV at Kvasiny plant

Car manufacturer: HR Director Milagros Caina-Andree says goodbye to BMW

Milagros Caina-Andree After more than seven years, the hiring manager will leave BMW. (Photo: AP) Munich BMW must occupy another top post. After this Resignation of CEO Harald Krüger and the Change of former production manager Oliver Zipse On the executive chair announced on Wednesday staff member Milagros Caina-Andree their farewell. She renounced for personal… Continue reading Car manufacturer: HR Director Milagros Caina-Andree says goodbye to BMW

Continental Engineering Services Partners with Karma Automotive to Develop Safety Technologies Featured in 2020 Revero GT

Continental Engineering Services supplies key safety technologies to Karma Automotive’s 2020 Revero GT The engineering organization offers speed and agility, as well as deep expertise to automotive customers Auburn Hills, Mich., September 18, 2019 – Continental Engineering Services (CES) continues to grow its west coast customer relationships with the development of key safety technologies for… Continue reading Continental Engineering Services Partners with Karma Automotive to Develop Safety Technologies Featured in 2020 Revero GT

Groupe Renault : Availability of sales figures for July and August 2019

Communication about availability – Renault sales figures for July and August 2019Boulogne, September 18, 2019Renault announces that its sales figures report for July and August 2019 is now available on Renault website www.group.renault.com, tab Finance, in the ‘Regulated information’, ‘Monthly sales’.As of May 2019, please note that the scope of the Regions has changed: the… Continue reading Groupe Renault : Availability of sales figures for July and August 2019

AAM Announces Sale Of U.S. Iron Casting Operations To Funds Managed By Gamut Capital Management

DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. iron casting operations (“Grede”) to funds managed by Gamut Capital Management (“Gamut”) for an aggregate purchase price of $245 million, subject to certain customary adjustments. Across 10… Continue reading AAM Announces Sale Of U.S. Iron Casting Operations To Funds Managed By Gamut Capital Management

BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says

Buying JLR for 9 billion pounds ($11.2 billion) could add 20% to BMW’s earnings By Anurag Kotoky We need to talk about Jaguar Land Rover. That’s the message from Sanford C. Bernstein analysts, who say BMW AG should buy the British luxury brand from India’s Tata Motors Ltd. “BMW is overcapitalised and awash with cash.… Continue reading BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says

3rd Gen Lithium-Sulfur Batteries From Alise Project Reach 325 Wh/kg

Their goal is to reach 500 Wh/kg, with a potential for way more. We have already told you about lithium-sulfur batteries. Or Li-S, if you prefer you. Many research institutes deal with them for their potential of being lighter and having more power density than lithium-ion batteries. The Alise Project has recently announced it has… Continue reading 3rd Gen Lithium-Sulfur Batteries From Alise Project Reach 325 Wh/kg

New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins

Production of the new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid has started ahead of its 2020 launch. The model will be built at the Kvasiny plant in the East of the Czech Republic, which has undergone a 12 million Euro refurbishment to enable the production of electrified cars.  The new iV will be produced alongside the… Continue reading New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins