@VW Group: Electric cars as part of the energy transition: Audi is researching bidirectional charging technology

Increasing network stability, lowering electricity costs, and contributing to climate protection – that is the vision that Audi and the Hager Group are pursuing. The incorporation of the electric car into the domestic grid is at the core of an innovative research project on bidirectional charging. This offers major advantages in combination with a photovoltaic… Continue reading @VW Group: Electric cars as part of the energy transition: Audi is researching bidirectional charging technology

@Groupe PSA: PSA Aftermarket acquires Amanhã Global to accelerate the circular economy of multi-brand spare parts.

PSA Aftermarket has acquired Amanhã Global and its e-commerce platform B-Parts.com by acquiring a majority stake in the capital of the company. The acquisition of this sector leader in re-use parts (Reuse) aims to complete PSA Aftermarket’s conquest strategy in the circular economy, underpinned by a target of tripling turnover by 2023. As part of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PSA Aftermarket acquires Amanhã Global to accelerate the circular economy of multi-brand spare parts.

@Hyundai: Kia Motors announces Q2 2020 business results

Global vehicle sales totaled 516,050 units in Q2, down 27.8% y/y Q2 sales revenue of KRW 11.37 trillion, down 21.6% y/y,  Q2 operating profit at KRW 145.1 billion, down 72.8% y/y Global economic activity and auto demand affected by COVID-19 pandemic Kia to protect profitably with improved product mix and innovative new models Kia Motors… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors announces Q2 2020 business results

@BMW: Precision work in the wind tunnel: 3D rider model being used to optimise the BMW S 1000 RR aerodynamics.

Munich. The FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) may have been forced to take a break from racing for a few months, but work has continued where possible at BMW Motorrad Motorsport. In the wind tunnel, for example, engineers have been fine-tuning the aerodynamics of the BMW S 1000 RR in the BMW Group Acustic Wind… Continue reading @BMW: Precision work in the wind tunnel: 3D rider model being used to optimise the BMW S 1000 RR aerodynamics.

@BMW: Electromobility market shares in comparison of brands (7/2020 Info-graphics).

Do you need help? Please contact our support team from 9 to 17 CET via support.pressclub@bmwgroup.com. PressClub Global · Article. Thu Jul 23 08:00:00 CEST 2020 Press Release BMW Group market position within competition. Electromobility in Germany, Europe, Globally. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 1/2020-6/2020. (7/2020 report) My.PressClub Login BMW Group Streaming WORLD PREMIERE 14 July… Continue reading @BMW: Electromobility market shares in comparison of brands (7/2020 Info-graphics).

@Mazda: Mazda’s Future Factory Operation Plans

TOKYO, July 23, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express our sympathy and concern for all those who have been suffering from the novel coronavirus outbreak and extend our condolences to the families of the deceased. Mazda has been making our inventory levels appropriate through production adjustments carried out since… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda’s Future Factory Operation Plans

@Daimler: Interim Report Q2 2020 PDF (2.83 MB)

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@Daimler: Daimler reports second-quarter 2020 results

Revenue of €30.2 billion (Q2 2019: €42.7 billion) Positive industrial free cash flow of €685 million (Q2 2019: minus €1,302 million) Industrial net liquidity of €9.5 billion (end of Q1 2020: €9.3 billion) Adjusted EBIT of minus €708 million (Q2 2019: plus €2,447 million) Group net loss of €1,906 million (Q2 2019: net loss of… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler reports second-quarter 2020 results

@Hyundai: The Story Behind: The New Santa Fe, A Design Made In Europe

The New Santa Fe was first designed at Hyundai Motor Europe Design Center in Germany. The designers talked about the details of designing the New Santa Fe. The New Santa Fe is a facelift model of the fourth-gen Santa Fe(TM) created in Europe. With its firm and luxurious looks based on ‘Sensuous Sportiness’, the vehicle… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Story Behind: The New Santa Fe, A Design Made In Europe