Category: OEMs

@niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076

Press Release 24 Jun Press Release 24 JunPosted by: Victoria Tomlinson Download as .pdf Arrival’s entire vehicle portfolio, including its Van, Bus, and recently announced Car, will feature ST’s technologies Collaboration includes products dedicated to processing, power and battery management GENEVA, SWITZERLAND and LONDON, UK, June 24, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global… Continue reading @niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076

Volvo targets range of 621 miles for EVs by 2030

Volvo has announced it is partnering with Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt to develop ultra energy-dense lithium-ion battery packs for its next generation of models.  The improvements will be seen in what the company calls its ‘second generation’ of electric cars, which will open with the launch of the next XC90. It will be built on… Continue reading Volvo targets range of 621 miles for EVs by 2030

‘Ferrari has to evolve or it will cease to exist’

Electrification is happening in the car industry – but it remains a bit of a dirty word among true petrolheads. So there will be mixed emotions at the reveal this week of Ferrari’s 296 GTB, a mid-engined supercar that mixes V6 grunt with the ability to go up to 15 miles on electric power alone.… Continue reading ‘Ferrari has to evolve or it will cease to exist’

Baby electric Volvo SUV likely to be built in China

Volvo’s forthcoming baby electric SUV is likely to be built in China, the company’s boss has revealed – but it now seems unlikely to be called XC20. The Swedish brand’s CEO Hakan Samuelsson has already confirmed that the new model will feature an SUV body style and be based on a pure-electric platform developed by Volvo’s… Continue reading Baby electric Volvo SUV likely to be built in China

Ferrari Classiche: restoring Maranello’s classics

A yellow Ferrari 250 LM instantly catches our attention in the showroom-like workspace, a perfect example of the mid-engined racer that scored the firm’s last Le Mans 24 Hours win in 1965. To one side, a Testarossa belonging to Piero Ferrari – son of Enzo – awaits attention. All around sit neatly arranged new parts… Continue reading Ferrari Classiche: restoring Maranello’s classics

Audi to discontinue A1 as tougher tailpipe rules hit small-car profitability – Automotive News Europe

July 25, 2021 01:00 AM The acknowledgement comes as automakers start to question their small-car strategies in response to more stringent European Union regulations on tailpipe emissions The Audi A1 was the No. 2 selling entry-premium model in Europe last year with a volume of 57,850. That, however, left it about 52,500 sales behind the… Continue reading Audi to discontinue A1 as tougher tailpipe rules hit small-car profitability – Automotive News Europe

@GM: GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles

GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles 2021-07-23 New Super Cruise capabilities include hands-free automatic lane change and trailering for trucks and SUVs Company will offer over-the-air updates for select model year 2021 Super Cruise-equipped models DETROIT – General Motors announced today it will introduce new Super Cruise1 capabilities on… Continue reading @GM: GM Introduces New Super Cruise Features to 6 Model Year 2022 Vehicles

@GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team

BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team New chief technology, product, people and revenue officers bring extensive experience in technology and software to BrightDrop’s growing team 2021-07-20 DETROIT – BrightDrop today named four new executives to its leadership team, appointing Anthony Armenta as chief technology officer, Rachad Youssef as chief product officer, Shaluinn Fullove as chief… Continue reading @GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team