Category: OEMRSSCHK

@Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships

Two all-new PHEV & HEV powertrain options, a first for Sorento Estimated all-electric driving range of up to 51 kilometers on PHEV Sorento PHEV Price starting at $44,995 MSRP Sorento HEV to arrive in the fall, pricing to be announced TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kia Canada introduces the first-ever Sorento Hybrid and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships

@niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240

Strategic investments were made by insurer DELA and investor Joop van Caldenborgh Additional funding solidifies resources for continued development and production of long-range solar car Helmond, the Netherlands, September 16, 2021 – Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world’s first long-range solar car, is proud to announce that it has raised $110 million (€93 million)… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear reaches $110 million (€93 million) funding milestone in 2021 YTD These funds are used for the further development and production of Lightyea…001240

@niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240

Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors to Provide 100 Sion to We Drive Solar for V2G Project in the City of Utrecht001240

@niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242

Electric vehicle maker Rivian, which is backed by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Ford (NYSE: F), and T. Rowe Price, is looking to raise between $5 billion and $8 billion in an initial public offering, Reuters is reporting. The company filed last month confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO that could value the… Continue reading @niche: Rivian For The Win: Electric Vehicle Maker Targets $8B IPO Windfall001242

@niche: Workhorse Withdraws Next-Gen Mail Truck Bid Protest001241

Workhorse Group is withdrawing its protest of a multibillion-dollar delivery truck contract that the U.S. Postal Service had awarded to Oshkosh Corp. after reconsidering the background of the bid as well as other business opportunities. “Since I joined the company six weeks ago, we have been conducting a deep and intensive overview of all aspects… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Withdraws Next-Gen Mail Truck Bid Protest001241

@Hyundai: GENESIS ANNOUNCES NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH THE VEHICLE USING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

• “Face Connect” recognizes a driver’s face, opens and closes vehicle doors and provides customized settings for the driver using Near Infra-Red (NIR) cameras and deep learning technology• Provides improved control of the vehicle using only biometric information along with Fingerprint• Authentication System OTA (Over the Air) Software Update further expanded to key areas throughout… Continue reading @Hyundai: GENESIS ANNOUNCES NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH THE VEHICLE USING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

@Ford: Alex Purdy to Discuss Ford Connected Services Growth at Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alex Purdy, Ford’s director of Business Operations, Enterprise Connectivity, will participate in a fireside chat with autos analyst Chris McNally at the Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Purdy will discuss how the company is delivering on the Ford+ plan to drive growth in connected… Continue reading @Ford: Alex Purdy to Discuss Ford Connected Services Growth at Evercore ISI Autotech & AI Forum

@VW Group: Eighth Porsche Experience Center worldwide opens in Italy003836

13/09/2021 Porsche has opened its eighth Porsche Experience Center (PEC) worldwide in Franciacorta, Italy. The new brand experience venue covers approximately 60 hectares and includes the Autodromo di Franciacorta handling circuit. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday, 11 September. The new PEC in Franciacorta is located in Castrezzato (Brescia), a scenic area of northern Italy.… Continue reading @VW Group: Eighth Porsche Experience Center worldwide opens in Italy003836

@Toyota: The Heartbeat of Toyota Lies in Alabama

Engine producer, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL), employs more than 1,500 team members and builds more than 3,000 engines each day. Producing one-third of Toyota’s engines in the U.S. at its 1.2 million-square-foot facility, TMMAL is the only plant to build four-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines under one roof. TMMAL powers popular Toyota vehicles like… Continue reading @Toyota: The Heartbeat of Toyota Lies in Alabama