The split is an end to a long relationship between Barra and Ammann, who were the finalists for the top job at GM when Dan Akerson was looking for his replacement before retiring in 2014. Before GM’s board decided on Barra, the two candidates approached the directors and said that whoever didn’t get the top… Continue reading Why GM’s Mary Barra dismissed Cruise CEO Daniel Ammann – Automotive News
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@Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market
The newest variation of Geely’s bestselling range comes with a fresh new look and specification to match. – On the final day of 2021, Geely Auto released a new edition of its best-selling series, the Emgrand, incorporating the brand’s new design language as well as a variety of updated tech, functionality, comforts, and safety features.… Continue reading @Geely: Emgrand L Hits the Market
@BMW: Sales figures for the MINI Electric almost doubled, MINI brand sales up 3.3 percent in 2021.001696
Munich. MINI is growing and electrifying. The British premium car brand was able to increase worldwide vehicle sales by 3.3 percent to 302 144 units 2021. The MINI models with electrified drive systems experienced a real boom in demand. Their sales figures climbed by 64.3 percent to 53 243 vehicles – around 18% of total… Continue reading @BMW: Sales figures for the MINI Electric almost doubled, MINI brand sales up 3.3 percent in 2021.001696
@Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future
The next-generation Kia Niro combines innovation and high-tech user convenience to deliver a step change in sustainable mobility Bold and stylish exterior design effortlessly merges sleek aerodynamic surfaces with daring character features Spacious and minimalist interior is infused with premium and sustainable materials for an inspiring, avant-garde feel throughout State-of-the-art electrification powertrain options deliver choice… Continue reading @Hyundai: The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to a sustainable future
@Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615
2022/01/12 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Through its Nissan Ambition 2030 vision, Nissan is supporting the policy of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, to produce energy for local use and become carbon neutral. Nissan will soon begin verification tests of the energy management system it has established in Namie. The energy management system utilizes an autonomous control system that… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to start verification tests of energy management system in Namie, Fukushima 000615
@niche: Jan 14, 2022, 10:00 ETBOLLINGER MOTORS POSTPONES B1 + B2; FORGES AHEAD ON COMMERCIALToday, all electric Bollinger Motors announced a postponement to i…001574
“We started Bollinger Motors in 2015 with a dream and a desire to make the best trucks possible,” said Robert Bollinger, CEO of Bollinger Motors. “We’ve put countless hours of hard work and passion into making something that makes us proud. However, today, we’re postponing the consumer trucks’ development and shifting our focus to commercial… Continue reading @niche: Jan 14, 2022, 10:00 ETBOLLINGER MOTORS POSTPONES B1 + B2; FORGES AHEAD ON COMMERCIALToday, all electric Bollinger Motors announced a postponement to i…001574
@Nio: 000339
From January 14, 2022, NIO users in Norway can receive the new system update, Aspen 3.0.5 NO, the company’s first over-the-air firmware update (FOTA) outside of China. NIO’s vehicles’ smart operating system was developed on the first-generation technology platform (NT1.0) known as Aspen. Currently, the ES8s in Norway are equipped with Aspen 3.0.0 NO, which… Continue reading @Nio: 000339
@VW Group: Audi Supervisory Board: Changes to members representing employees004471
Alexander Reinhart (left) and Karola Frank (right) have been sitting on the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG for the employee side since January 2022. Two longtime employee representatives, Rolf Klotz and Helmut Späth, officially retired on December 31, 2021, and therefore also resigned from their positions on Audi’s Supervisory Board. Their successors have already joined… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Supervisory Board: Changes to members representing employees004471
@Ferrari: 2022 Corporate Calendar000200
Maranello (Italy), 14 January 2022 – Ferrari N.V. (the “Company”) (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announced today the following corporate calendar for year 20221: Earnings Releases 2 February 2022 – Group results for 4th quarter and full-year 2021 4 May 2022 – Group results for 1st quarter 2022 2 August 2022 – Group results for 2nd quarter 2022… Continue reading @Ferrari: 2022 Corporate Calendar000200
@Ford: Advanced Ford F-150 Boasts an All-New SYNC 4 and its Host of Innovative Technology Features to Power Your Lifestyle
SYNC®4 technology is the smartest version of SYNC ever, designed to know what customers need when they need it, with larger screen options – from 8” to 12” – and cord-free phone connection including Apple CarPlay Available 18-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system amps up the musical experience of any adventure DUBAI, UAE, January 13, 2022… Continue reading @Ford: Advanced Ford F-150 Boasts an All-New SYNC 4 and its Host of Innovative Technology Features to Power Your Lifestyle