“The most beautiful car I have ever drawn.” Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design, chose these words in the fall of 2018, when the brand presented the Audi e-tron GT concept as a show car in Los Angeles. Two years later, the first fully electric gran turismo from Audi is about to celebrate its premiere… Continue reading @VW Group: Marc Lichte: “Aesthetics arise from efficiency”
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@Toyota: Woven Planet Group To Host Virtual Opening Event “The Genesis”
Newly founded in January 2021, Woven Planet Group will host its virtual opening event, “The Genesis,” on January 29th. At the event, the leaders of its four new companies will introduce each company and its mission, and share their work and thoughts on making people’s lives happier through future mobility. Woven Planet Group looks forward… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Group To Host Virtual Opening Event “The Genesis”
@Toyota: GR Sport – a New Year Newcomer for the Toyota C-HR Hybrid SUV Range
The new 2021 Toyota C-HR hybrid SUV is now available in the UK, with a revised line-up that features new GR Sport models inspired by Toyota Gazoo Racing’s world championship winning success in international rally and endurance racing competition. The GR Sport grade, available with both 1.8 and 2.0-litre self-charging hybrid electric powertrains, makes its… Continue reading @Toyota: GR Sport – a New Year Newcomer for the Toyota C-HR Hybrid SUV Range
@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT Cycles reinvents the electrically-assisted urban bicycle with the eC01 Crossover001054
The PEUGEOT Cycles expand their e-Bikes range with the new Crossover bike, urban and versatile. It combines a comfortable high driving position, a mixed “city” frame and wide tyres that allow for easy clearing of obstacles. Its BOSCH Performance CX engine and 500 Wh capacity battery make it an ideal choice for city dwellers on… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT Cycles reinvents the electrically-assisted urban bicycle with the eC01 Crossover001054
@Daimler: Daimler Truck AG CEO Daum to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Brussels / Stuttgart – Daimler Truck AG CEO Martin Daum is the new Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which brings together the CEOs of Europe’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and vans. “Climate change is at the top of the agenda of the commercial vehicle industry as… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Truck AG CEO Daum to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
@niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
Praga Cars has officially launched the new Praga R1, the successor to its championship-winning lightweight all-carbon prototype-style racing car. The latest evolution of the Praga R1 features an all-new carbon fibre monocoque, splitter, floor, diffuser and rear wing alongside revised engine management software, improved electronics, adjustable pedals, larger fuel tank, revised suspension and in-car driver… Continue reading @niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
On the regional side, there is a shuffling of responsibilities compared with PSA (five regional chiefs) and FCA (four). Mike Manley, the former FCA CEO, becomes head of Americas – but sits on the Strategic and Performance committee. The heads of North America (Mark Stewart) and South America (Antonio Filosa) sit below him, as regional… Continue reading Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall for 286 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and Lincoln Aviator Vehicles in North America
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall for 286 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and Lincoln Aviator Vehicles in North America
@VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
Jan 20, 2021 Golf first sold in the U.S. in December 1974 Nearly 2.5 million Golf family models sold in the U.S. market Production in Puebla, Mexico, ends in January Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America announced today that the critically-acclaimed Volkswagen Golf ended production for the U.S. market last week. Volkswagen expects that the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site
Dr. Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed: “The Pilot Hall will act as an interface between the company’s Production and Logistics, Technical Development and Quality Assurance departments in the run-up to start of production. Here, we will make the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth commencement of serial production of… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site