Category: OEMs

@VW Group: Inner worlds – the new architecture of mobility003473

“As a designer, there has never been a time as exciting as today. Right now is the best time to rethink and reconfigure automobile design – to put it briefly: to lead car design into the future,” says Audi head designer Marc Lichte. In fact, behind his enthusiasm, behind the pure emotion lies one of… Continue reading @VW Group: Inner worlds – the new architecture of mobility003473

@VW Group: Audi design studios: boundless creativity003471

They challenge the everyday world and conventions and they’re far ahead of their time: with a total of 450 experts, the design studios in Beijing, Malibu, and Ingolstadt form the germ cells for Audi’s new models, show cars, and innovative mobility concepts. Being established around the globe shows that Audi is a global brand and… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi design studios: boundless creativity003471

@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, to Acquire CARMERA

Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the acquisition of CARMERA, Inc. (“CARMERA”), a U.S.-based spatial AI company, which specializes in bringing next-generation road intelligence to automated mobility at scale. This is the second major deal for Woven Planet in North America, following the April 2021 announcement to acquire… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, to Acquire CARMERA

@BMW: 20 years ago: BMW Group chooses Leipzig as site for new plant001299

Leipzig. Of the 250-plus applications that came in, only five made it onto the shortlist – but ultimately it was Leipzig that won. Twenty years ago, on 18 July 2001, the BMW Group announced at a press conference in Munich that it would build a new plant in Leipzig. “Here you can see the location… Continue reading @BMW: 20 years ago: BMW Group chooses Leipzig as site for new plant001299

@niche: Israeli EV start-up partners with major US bodywork supplier001039

Israeli start-up REE has partnered with a major US commercial-vehicle bodywork supplier as it targets the e-mobility market with a new platform. EAVX, owned by JB Poindexter, will collaborate with the firm to develop commercial electric work trucks, which the firm says will be “best-in-class and zero-emissions”. REE has also launched an online configurator on which customers… Continue reading @niche: Israeli EV start-up partners with major US bodywork supplier001039

@Daimler: Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage

Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions, which translated into higher… Continue reading @Daimler: Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations despite semiconductor shortage

@Daimler: 15. Jul 2021Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations

July 15, 2021 – Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans achieved strong results in the second quarter thanks to convincing products, favorable product mix, pricing and ongoing cost discipline. This was despite negative effects from the very limited availability of semiconductor components. Daimler Trucks & Buses sales increased in almost all regions due to improved market conditions,… Continue reading @Daimler: 15. Jul 2021Preliminary Q2 2021 results above market expectations

@GM: General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California

General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California $71 million investment in new 149,000-square-foot technology campus will significantly expand advanced design and innovation work in the region 2021-07-13 PASADENA, Calif. – Today, General Motors announced a more than $71 million investment to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California, for… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Invests in New Advanced Design and Technology Campus in Southern California

@McLaren: Read more000118

Luxury British supercar maker McLaren Automotive and children’s charity Plan International announce today their global charity partnership. Plan International and McLaren Automotive together pledge to support, empower, and inspire the next generation to reach their full potential. The new partnership brings together McLaren Automotive’s long-standing commitment to inspire and encourage young people to take up… Continue reading @McLaren: Read more000118