Category: Automotive

Zoomcar brings EVs to Kolkata, increase its share in fleet

KOLKATA: Zoomcar, the self-drive car rental firm, would increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in its fleet to 2,000 by December this year, a company official said today. Zoomcar today started offering EVs on its platform in Kolkata after Mysuru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, New Delhi and Mumbai. Initially, 50 units of Mahindra e2o electric car… Continue reading Zoomcar brings EVs to Kolkata, increase its share in fleet

US accuses Fiat Chrysler, union of conspiring to break labor laws

DETROIT (Reuters) – Top officials of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union conspired to violate U.S. labor laws, federal prosecutors alleged in a court document, saying a former executive at the automaker knew bribes paid to union leaders were designed to “grease the skids” in labor negotiations. FILE PHOTO: Fiat… Continue reading US accuses Fiat Chrysler, union of conspiring to break labor laws

Social tariff for the Ledvance factory in Augsburg

14.06.2018 Ι The employees of Ledvance (formerly Osram) in Augsburg were unable to prevent the closure of their factory. But they fought high severance pay – much more than Ledvance had last offered to the Labor Court. That was only possible because they were ready to strike for it. Ledvance’s lamp and glass works –… Continue reading Social tariff for the Ledvance factory in Augsburg

General Motors nomme Dhivya Suryadevara directrice financière

(Reuters) – General Motors a annoncé mardi la nomination de Dhivya Suryadevara, 39 ans, au poste de directrice financière à compter du 1er septembre, en remplacement de Chuck Stevens qui part à la retraite. General Motors a annoncé mardi la nomination de Dhivya Suryadevara, 39 ans, au poste de directrice financière à compter du 1er… Continue reading General Motors nomme Dhivya Suryadevara directrice financière

Cobalt Hunt Takes Aussie Explorer to Forest on BMW’s Doorstep

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE The search for cobalt, a key component of the battery-powered auto fleets of the future, has arrived on BMW AG’s doorstep with a discovery of an ore deposit not far from the plant where the German manufacturer makes its i3 electric city car. The cobalt find in a forested… Continue reading Cobalt Hunt Takes Aussie Explorer to Forest on BMW’s Doorstep

US automaker GM names Suryadevara CFO to succeed Stevens

(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Wednesday Dhivya Suryadevara, currently vice president of corporate finance, will succeed Chuck Stevens on Sept. 1 as chief financial officer of the No. 1 U.S. automaker. FILE PHOTO – The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March 13,… Continue reading US automaker GM names Suryadevara CFO to succeed Stevens

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

DEARBORN, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls and expanding one recall in North America. Details are: Select 2018 Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5-liter GTDI V6 engine for high-pressure fuel pumps with misaligned welds Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately… Continue reading Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Nissan will boost its presence in Africa, the Middle East and India as part of its strategic plan

Published 06/13/2018 14:15:52 CET YOKOHAMA (JAPAN), Jun 13 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese vehicle manufacturer Nissan has announced its intention to expand its presence in the regions of Africa, the Middle East and India, as part of the objectives set out in the company’s MOVE 2022 strategic plan. In this way, the Japanese firm will… Continue reading Nissan will boost its presence in Africa, the Middle East and India as part of its strategic plan