Category: OEMs

Stellantis: electric cars, turnover, “zero carbon”… Carlos Tavares announces the plan for the next few years

Stellantis is targeting 100% sales of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030 and announces that it intends to double its turnover by 2030. Managing Director Carlos Tavares presented the main guidelines of the plan on March 1 in Amsterdam. strategic. Stellantis wants to sell 100% of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030, and 50% in… Continue reading Stellantis: electric cars, turnover, “zero carbon”… Carlos Tavares announces the plan for the next few years

@Ford: Lincoln Pilots Mobile Vehicle Spa Service, Launches Lincoln Access Rewards Visa and Concierge Program

In collaboration with Get Spiffy, Inc.®, Lincoln is piloting a new Mobile Vehicle Spa program in Houston, offering convenient interior and exterior detailing service, meeting clients on their own terms, at their preferred location The brand also introduces the Lincoln Access Rewards™ Visa® Card and a personalized concierge program, Pursue Your Passions – rewarding clients… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln Pilots Mobile Vehicle Spa Service, Launches Lincoln Access Rewards Visa and Concierge Program

Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—A Tokyo judge lashed out at fugitive car executive Carlos Ghosn, calling him a greedy and malicious criminal, and Mr. Ghosn said the statements proved why he couldn’t have gotten a fair trial in Japan. Thursday’s ruling by the Tokyo District Court was probably as close as Japanese courts will get to rendering a verdict… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal

Mary Barra ready to prove GM stock is as valuable as Tesla – Detroit Free Press

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is masterful at masking what must be an annoying question she is regularly asked. Is GM stock undervalued? In short, she has said, yes, it is. See Barra has a vision: She has been transforming GM over the past several years to make it a technology company, one that happens to make cars. Go… Continue reading Mary Barra ready to prove GM stock is as valuable as Tesla – Detroit Free Press

@Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field

March 4, 2022, Tokyo, Japan – Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) today announced that they have agreed to deepen discussion and exploration of forming a strategic alliance that aims to create a new era of mobility and mobility services. Specifically, the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that… Continue reading @Honda: Sony and Honda Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Alliance in Mobility Field

@Hyundai: Shift to Regenerative Mobility | Future Mobility Seat Concept | LINEAPELLE X HYUNDAI TRANSYS

Play HYUNDAI TRANSYS showcased a future mobility seat concept made from sustainable materials at the LINEAPELLE International Leather Fair in Italy. LINEAPELLE is a representative fair of Italy that has led the innovation of the global leather industry and introduced the new direction of “sustainable leather.” It is widely known that more than 99.5% of… Continue reading @Hyundai: Shift to Regenerative Mobility | Future Mobility Seat Concept | LINEAPELLE X HYUNDAI TRANSYS

@Honda: Honda to Issue U.S. Dollar-Denominated Green Bonds to Accelerate its Environmental Initiatives

TOKYO, Japan, March 4, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the company will issue U.S. dollar-denominated Green Bonds totaling US$2.75 billion for its initiatives toward the realization of a society that aims for zero environmental impact. The proceeds from the issuance of the Green Bonds will be used exclusively toward environmental initiatives*1.… Continue reading @Honda: Honda to Issue U.S. Dollar-Denominated Green Bonds to Accelerate its Environmental Initiatives

@Ford: F-150 Lightning Endures Built Ford Tough Testing in Extreme Cold of Alaska; Electric Truck is All-Season Ready

  DEARBORN, Mich., Mar. 3, 2022 – This winter, Ford engineers spent two weeks in the heart of Alaska in minus 30-degree temperatures to continue fine-tuning the F-150® Lightning™ pickup’s performance on low-traction surfaces like snow and ice, and in extreme cold to give customers maximum confidence. “Alaska provides us the extremely cold temperatures, snow… Continue reading @Ford: F-150 Lightning Endures Built Ford Tough Testing in Extreme Cold of Alaska; Electric Truck is All-Season Ready