McLaren Racing is pioneering a strategic alliance with four expert partners to drive forward a programme of collaborative initiatives to diversify talent in motorsport. The four partners are: Women’s Engineering Society (WES); EqualEngineers; The Smallpeice Trust; and Creative Access. The alliance, known as McLaren Racing Engage, will advance the team’s diversity, equality and inclusion agenda… Continue reading @McLaren: Read more000114
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@VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368
Sant’Agata Bolognese, June 30, 2021 – In March 2011 in Geneva, during the launch of the Aventador LP 700-4, Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, stated, “The future of our supercars has become a reality with the Aventador LP 700-4.” Today, ten years on, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the story of its V12 car,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Aventador: 10 innovations in 10 years003368
@VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369
Former Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, celebrates his 95th birthday on 1st July 2021. This provides the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the career of a man still looking ahead with curiosity and great openness ¬– characteristics that made him highly successful as a… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen congratulates former Chairman of the Board of Management, Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn, on his 95th birthday003369
@Mazda: The Mazda Design Dynasty
Mention the name “Maeda-san” in a Mazda design department, and you are sure to get a reverent response. The last two generations of this family have shaped the look of the Mazda brand more than most, but they haven’t always seen eye to eye when it comes to design. Both legendary car designers at Mazda… Continue reading @Mazda: The Mazda Design Dynasty
German FAZ: VW names time frame for saying goodbye to the internal combustion engine 001555
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@Fisker: Fisker Ocean Takes Next Steps Towards Manufacturing Milestones000026
GRAZ, Austria–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. today announced the opening of several Fisker-dedicated operational areas at Magna’s world-class manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. Go to Source
@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Starts First Vehicle Assembly by Japanese Company in Ghana- Toyota Hilux to be followed by assembly of Suzuki Swift in 2022 –
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced that TOYOTA TSUSHO MANUFACTURING GHANA CO. LIMITED (“TTMG”) became the first Japanese company to start vehicle assembly in the Republic of Ghana by beginning assembly today of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (“Toyota”) Hilux pickup truck. The commencement of operation at TTMG was marked by an onsite ceremony, during which it… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Starts First Vehicle Assembly by Japanese Company in Ghana- Toyota Hilux to be followed by assembly of Suzuki Swift in 2022 –
@Toyota: Toyota Celebrates Differences Across the Spectrum with Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees
For many LGBTQ+ employees at Toyota, working in a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates and promotes individuality is what makes the company feel like a family. In fact, the automaker scored a coveted top 10 spot on Diversity Inc.’s 2021 list of best companies for diversity. Through Spectrum, one of Toyota’s Business Partnering Groups… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Celebrates Differences Across the Spectrum with Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees
@BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254
Mountain View, CA (June 30, 2021)… BMW i Ventures announced today the creation of a new $300 million venture capital fund with a strong focus on sustainability. The new fund will invest in early to mid-stage start-ups operating in the sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, and supply chain industries. This marks BMW i Ventures’ second dedicated investment fund,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces New $300 Million Venture Capital Fund to Further Invest in Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.001254
@BMW: Off the Back of Our Top-Quartile Performing Fund I, We are Excited to Announce Our $300M BMW i Ventures Fund II001254
We’re excited to announce the creation of our new $300M Fund II, which is fully backed by BMW Group. With our new fund, we will double down on investments in early- and mid-stage companies that operate in the transportation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability industries. We’ll continue to operate as a financial investor while striving… Continue reading @BMW: Off the Back of Our Top-Quartile Performing Fund I, We are Excited to Announce Our $300M BMW i Ventures Fund II001254