@GM: Transforming GM in Oshawa – Time to Focus on the Future

Transforming GM in Oshawa – Time to Focus on the Future A letter from Scott Bell, GM Canada president and managing director 2019-12-16 OSHAWA, Ont. (December 16) — For many, the transformation of General Motors in Oshawa is emblematic of wider changes in the economy. Change is hard and 2019 was especially so, for many… Continue reading @GM: Transforming GM in Oshawa – Time to Focus on the Future

@GM: GM China Science Lab Wins R&D 100 Award for Battery Innovation

GM China Science Lab Wins R&D 100 Award for Battery Innovation All-new high-power battery licensed for mass production 2019-12-17 SHANGHAI – An innovative high-power battery called the capacitor-assisted battery (CAB) that was invented by the General Motors China Science Lab in Shanghai recently received the 2019 R&D 100 Award. The global honor, presented annually by… Continue reading @GM: GM China Science Lab Wins R&D 100 Award for Battery Innovation

Mahindra: SsangYong Motor workers OK self-rescue measures amid sales slump

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) — Workers at SsangYong Motor Co., the South Korean unit of Indian carmaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Thursday accepted a cut in bonuses and other cost-saving measures proposed by the company amid declining sales. SsangYong Motor workers have agreed to the company’s proposals that require them to return some of their… Continue reading Mahindra: SsangYong Motor workers OK self-rescue measures amid sales slump

Mahindra: SsangYong’s Nov. sales dip 18 pct on weak exports

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) — SsangYong Motor Co. said Monday its sales fell 18 percent last month from a year earlier due to weak overseas demand for its vehicles. SsangYong Motor sold 10,754 vehicles in November, down from 13,030 units a year ago, due to lower overseas demand for the Tivoli and G4 Rexton sport… Continue reading Mahindra: SsangYong’s Nov. sales dip 18 pct on weak exports

Mahindra: SsangYong’s Oct. sales fall 24 pct on weak demand

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) — SsangYong Motor Co. said Friday its sales fell 24 percent last month from a year earlier due to weaker demand for its vehicles. SsangYong Motor sold 10,135 vehicles in October, down from 13,352 units a year ago, due to weak sales of the Tivoli and G4 Rexton sport utility vehicles,… Continue reading Mahindra: SsangYong’s Oct. sales fall 24 pct on weak demand

@Tesla: 500th Supercharger station in Europe: a milestone in more ways than one

Today, we are announcing the opening of the 500th Supercharger station in Europe – a significant achievement that now includes more than 4700 individual Superchargers enabling seamless travel across 24 countries. Located in London, this landmark station at our Park Royal service center also marks the beginning of the deployment phase of V3 Superchargers outside… Continue reading @Tesla: 500th Supercharger station in Europe: a milestone in more ways than one

@Toyota: Toyota to Launch Pickup Logistics in Tokai Region

Toyota City, Japan, December 20, 2019―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will begin the transition from conventional “delivery logistics,” where parts are delivered by suppliers, to “pickup logistics” implemented through arrangements made by Toyota, in order to build a new efficient transport system. Pursuing overall optimization through integration of parts suppliers and distribution companies, the new system… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Launch Pickup Logistics in Tokai Region

@Toyota: Media Advisory: Toyota to Reveal More of Its New Mobility Ecosystem Strategy at 2020 CES®

Media Advisory: Toyota to Reveal More of Its New Mobility Ecosystem Strategy at 2020 CES® – Toyota UK Media Site Toyota will be providing additional information pertaining to its new mobility ecosystem strategy at the 2020 CES® show. A press conference from the event will be live-streamed on Vimeo on 6th January 2020 at 1… Continue reading @Toyota: Media Advisory: Toyota to Reveal More of Its New Mobility Ecosystem Strategy at 2020 CES®

@Daimler: Study by the Center of Automotive Management: Mercedes-Benz is the most innovative premium brand

Stuttgart/Bergisch Gladbach.  According to a study by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM), Mercedes-Benz is the leading premium brand for innovations in the period from 2016 to 2019. CAM analysed the automotive innovations of 31 premium brands: Mercedes-Benz proved to be the most innovative, with around 180 new features in series production. These innovations included… Continue reading @Daimler: Study by the Center of Automotive Management: Mercedes-Benz is the most innovative premium brand

@Renault: Jubilee LADA Vesta: 400 000 cars produced

The 400-thousandth car of the LADA Vesta family rolled off the production line of LADA Izhevsk in December. The sedan of the bright blue color “Diving” in the Exclusive trim level with automatic manual transmission and 1.6 l engine (113 HP) became the jubilee one. The SOP of the LADA Vesta model has been launched… Continue reading @Renault: Jubilee LADA Vesta: 400 000 cars produced