@FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler Teases New Vision of Airflow Concept to Debut at 2022 NYIAS

April 11, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler is offering a sneak peek at a potential design path on the brand’s journey to an all-electric future with the reveal of a new look for the Chrysler Airflow Concept, set to debut during a press conference at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. WHAT: Chrysler… Continue reading @FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler Teases New Vision of Airflow Concept to Debut at 2022 NYIAS

Executive Chairman Bill Ford Continues To Buy More Ford Shares – Benzinga – Benzinga

  I was recently listening to Barry’s Ritholtz’s Masters in Business podcast interview with Darren Palmer, the VP of Ford’s Global EV Program, and he discusses the development of Ford’s first three all electric vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightening truck. It was a fascinating interview and provided insights into how… Continue reading Executive Chairman Bill Ford Continues To Buy More Ford Shares – Benzinga – Benzinga

Volvo sales will be 10 per cent electric cars in 2022

Volvo expects one in 10 of the cars it sells in 2022 to be pure electric, almost doubling the percentage share of zero-emissions vehicles it sold in the final quarter of last year. The Swedish brand’s round-up of financial results revealed that amid a record year for revenue, 34 per cent of Volvo’s sales in… Continue reading Volvo sales will be 10 per cent electric cars in 2022

Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

Volvo has launched a new online sales platform for used cars, offering second-hand models directly from the manufacturer with guarantees on quality. The platform, dubbed Volvo Cars Selekt Direct, allows customers to use a computer, smartphone or tablet to search for, select and pay for a used car in a single end-to-end service, available at… Continue reading Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars

Volvo has confirmed that its next-generation all-electric models will make use of a new mega-casting production technique made possible by an £810 million investment in its Torslanda production facility. The first car to feature the new technology, which could be a production version of the Concept Recharge, will be produced in 2025. Mega-casting involves moulding… Continue reading Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars

@GM: GM Canada’s $2 Billion Transformational Investments Are Creating 2,600 New Jobs Now and Canada’s First Electric Vehicle Production by the End of 2022

GM Canada’s $2 Billion Transformational Investments Are Creating 2,600 New Jobs Now and Canada’s First Electric Vehicle Production by the End of 2022 2022-04-04 GM Canada is investing more than $2 billion in Canada to transform manufacturing facilities in Ingersoll and Oshawa CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll to be Canada’s first full-scale EV manufacturing plant when… Continue reading @GM: GM Canada’s $2 Billion Transformational Investments Are Creating 2,600 New Jobs Now and Canada’s First Electric Vehicle Production by the End of 2022

Volvo rolls out over-the-air software updates across whole range

More Volvo customers can now reap the benefits of over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The Geely-owned carmaker has brought OTA capability to the latest XC90, S60 and V60 models, following the introduction of the tech to its electric vehicles.  As a result, all models in the Volvo range from the 2023 model year onwards will have… Continue reading Volvo rolls out over-the-air software updates across whole range

@VW Group: The sound of the Taycan004884

01/04/2022 Many people could recognise the sound of a Porsche even when blindfolded – even one of the sports car manufacturer’s all-electric models. For drivers of a classic Porsche 356, the clatter, purr and gentle hiss of the early air-cooled boxer engine is music to their ears – generated from a mechanical orchestra of pistons… Continue reading @VW Group: The sound of the Taycan004884

@VW Group: Capturing spectacular moments: Porsche expands the Track Precision app004881

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Capturing spectacular moments: Porsche expands the Track Precision app004881

@VW Group: Validating complexity: making highly automated driving functions reliable, efficient and bespoke004880

Switching on autopilot in stressful traffic situations, sitting back and relaxing in the driver’s seat, or letting the assistance system take care of the tiresome task of finding a parking space and parking – highly automated driving functions will play a major role in further increasing comfort and safety in road traffic in the future.… Continue reading @VW Group: Validating complexity: making highly automated driving functions reliable, efficient and bespoke004880