Category: OEMs

@VW Group: Porsche SE significantly increases group result after tax to 2.46 billion euro in the first half of 2021003649

Stuttgart, 10 August 2021. Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), Stuttgart, generated a group result after tax of 2.46 billion euro in the first six months of the fiscal year 2021 (prior-year period: minus 329 million euro). The group result after tax is significantly influenced by the result from the investment in Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, accounted… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche SE significantly increases group result after tax to 2.46 billion euro in the first half of 2021003649

@VW Group: Audi skysphere concept – the future is wide open003649

The Audi skysphere concept shows how the brand is redefining luxury in the future – it’s no longer just about driving. The concept car was designed with the clear objective of offering its occupants captivating and world-class experiences. To give passengers the maximum amount of freedom, the Audi skysphere concept was designed for two different… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi skysphere concept – the future is wide open003649

@Mazda: Mazda Motors UK celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Founded on the 1st August 2001, this month sees Mazda Motors UK Ltd celebrate its 20th Anniversary. The company was conceived in the late 1990s as Mazda Motor Corporation took the decision to connect the European region more closely with the core business in Japan. At the time there were just two national sales companies… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda Motors UK celebrates its 20th Anniversary

@Toyota: 2022 Toyota Tundra: New Truck, New Approach

About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships. Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America. The company… Continue reading @Toyota: 2022 Toyota Tundra: New Truck, New Approach

@Hyundai: Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

First Korean car in history to achieve product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust EV6 footprint measured against internationally recognized PAS2050 Standards Certification validates CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) figures for lifecycle of EV6 Kia EV6 has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘Carbon Measured’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

@Daimler: The future of mobility starts now: start of sales for the EQS

Activation of new vehicle functions with over-the-air updates (OTA) Stuttgart.  Two models of the first all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-EQ can be ordered from today, with prices starting at 106,374.10 euros[1] and 135,529.10 euros respectively. The EQS 450+ with 245 kW (NEDC combined electrical consumption: 18.9-16.2 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)[2] and the EQS… Continue reading @Daimler: The future of mobility starts now: start of sales for the EQS

@niche: The Future, Delivered: Announcing Our Agreement to Supply 120 Electric Trucks to FedEx ISPs001135

Xos is transforming last mile delivery. President Biden recently announced a commitment from automakers to transition away from internal combustion engines to battery-powered vehicles. In support of this greater shift toward electric, Xos Trucks is happy to be at the forefront on the commercial side, with our zero-emission trucks on the road and in the… Continue reading @niche: The Future, Delivered: Announcing Our Agreement to Supply 120 Electric Trucks to FedEx ISPs001135

@niche: Workhorse Reviews Electric Van Designs, Distances Itself From Lordstown Motors001136

Workhorse Group delivered 14 electric delivery vans to customers in the second quarter but it is going back to the drawing board to figure out how to add more cargo capacity before it resumes ramping up production. In many ways, the Workhorse (NASDAQ: WKHS) earnings report for the April to June period resembled previous quarters… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Reviews Electric Van Designs, Distances Itself From Lordstown Motors001136

Ford targeted older salaried employees during 2019 layoffs, documents in age discrimination lawsuit reveal – WSWS

Ford Motor Company specifically targeted older salaried employees for layoff in a bid to shed pension and other employment expenses during its years-long, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting campaign, according to recently unearthed emails. The documents, uncovered as part of a class action lawsuit against the company, were obtained by the Detroit Free Press, which published extended interviews… Continue reading Ford targeted older salaried employees during 2019 layoffs, documents in age discrimination lawsuit reveal – WSWS