Category: Automotive

The steep career of Gunnar Kilian: The young Eminence of Wolfsburg

Gunnar Kilian (43) has rescued Herbert Diess (59). By the end of 2016 that was – and it may sound bizarre, after all, Kilian was Secretary General of the Works Council at the time and Diess led the board of the VW brand. But that’s just how Volkswagen works. And nobody understands Volkswagen as well… Continue reading The steep career of Gunnar Kilian: The young Eminence of Wolfsburg

Chinese lithium giant agrees three-year pact to supply Tesla

Tesla may need as much as 28,000 tons of lithium hydroxide a year from late next year. NEW DELHI: China’s top producer of lithium, a metal used in electric-vehicle batteries, said it’s agreed a deal with Tesla Inc. to supply a fifth of its production to the vehicle maker, highlighting the push for supply pacts.… Continue reading Chinese lithium giant agrees three-year pact to supply Tesla

Lamborghini Huracan 2019 facelift to bring power boost

Every variant in the Huracán range looks set to adopt the Performante’s high-mounted centre twin exhaust system, so in turn it’s reasonable to expect greater acoustics from the 5.2-litre V10. A new rear diffuser shows the car could benefit from Lamborghini’s active aero tech previewed by the Aventador SVJ, while reprofiled lights surround additional rear… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan 2019 facelift to bring power boost

Tesla is said to lose supply management VP as exodus continues

Another Tesla Inc. vice president is leaving the company, according to people familiar with the matter, as Elon Musk struggles to contain an exodus of senior executives. Liam O’Connor, vice president of global supply management, has resigned from the electric-car maker, said the people, who requested anonymity because the information hadn’t been made public. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla is said to lose supply management VP as exodus continues

On-demand trucking app Convoy raises $185M at $1B valuation

CapitalG, the growth equity arm of Alphabet, has led the $185 million round in Convoy, its first investment in the Seattle-based tech-enabled trucking network. The round brings Convoy’s total raised to $265 million and values the company at $1 billion. New investors T. Rowe Price and Lone Pine Capital participated in the financing alongside existing… Continue reading On-demand trucking app Convoy raises $185M at $1B valuation

Inboard’s new e-scooter packs swappable batteries

Inboard Technology Having raised $8 million and conquered Shark Tank, electric skateboard-maker Inboard Technology is now taking aim at Uber, Bird, and Lime with its first e-scooter, dubbed the “Glider”. Touted as the “only scooter with a swappable battery,” pre-orders for the $1,299 two-wheeler begin this fall ahead of its February 2019 release date. Aside… Continue reading Inboard’s new e-scooter packs swappable batteries

UPDATE 2-Merkel to hold diesel talks as allies demand hardware fix

BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss whether to require the car industry to carry out costly hardware upgrades for older diesel vehicles to reduce inner-city pollution, government sources said. FILE PHOTO: Traffic signs which ban diesel cars are installed by workers at the Max-Brauer Allee… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Merkel to hold diesel talks as allies demand hardware fix

Volkswagen places software developers in pole position with its “Faculty 73“ project

Human Resources Board Member Kilian: Volkswagen offers participants first-class training and prospects Federal Labor Minister Heil: Volkswagen is shouldering its corporate social responsibility AutoUni to be transformed into digitalization campus Volkswagen is transforming itself from an automaker into a mobility provider and is now forcing the pace with the implementation of its strategy: in future,… Continue reading Volkswagen places software developers in pole position with its “Faculty 73“ project