Category: OEMs

RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters

By Norihiko Shirouzu 19 Min Read (Repeating story published on September 2.) HANGZHOU, China, Sept 2 (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which… Continue reading RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters

Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication

By Norihiko Shirouzu HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which Ford owned. The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less… Continue reading Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication

@VW Group: Real-time mobile communications for the vehicle projects of the future003766

31/08/2021 In cooperation with Vodafone, Porsche has entered the 5G era at its Weissach Development Centre. Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO of Vodafone Germany, and Michael Steiner, member of the Porsche AG Executive Board for Research and Development, switched on the 5G standalone network today. Real-time mobile communications will now be available with immediate effect for vehicle… Continue reading @VW Group: Real-time mobile communications for the vehicle projects of the future003766

@VW Group: Road-tripping with the President and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada003765

In January 2018, Marc Ouayoun was appointed CEO of Porsche Cars Canada. The 50-year-old Frenchman had been whisked across the Atlantic to grow Porsche’s presence there just as he had at home, with a passion for the brand and a hands-on, face-to-face approach. This was something Ouayoun had achieved by racking up countless kilometres behind… Continue reading @VW Group: Road-tripping with the President and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada003765

@VW Group: Porsche expands its engineering and assembly capacity003764

The engineering work of Porsche has a long tradition of using foreign development sites in search of tomorrow’s perfect sports cars and services. From next year, its capacity will grow even further to include a permanent new research and development satellite in China, allowing a sustained focus on what is Porsche’s biggest single market. The company is… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche expands its engineering and assembly capacity003764

@VW Group: PMSC: Dylan Pereira wins the 300th Porsche Supercup race003763

The race Luxembourger Pereira vehemently fended off repeated attacks from his Turkish BWT Lechner Racing teammate Ayhancan Güven to take the win in the anniversary race of the international one-make championship. With Güven ultimately taking second spot, Germany’s Laurin Heinrich (Nebulus Racing by Huber) rounded out the podium as the fastest rookie of the 32-strong… Continue reading @VW Group: PMSC: Dylan Pereira wins the 300th Porsche Supercup race003763

@BMW: BMW Motorrad Concept CE 02.001412

Munich, Germany- September 02, 2021… With the Concept CE 02, BMW Motorrad is presenting a new interpretation of smart, urban single-track mobility one week before the IAA Mobility 2021. The electric vehicle concept, which is neither a classic motorcycle nor a scooter, is an exciting and highly emotional mobility offer.“At first glance, there is little about… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad Concept CE 02.001412

@Renault: Start of sales of the renewed Niva Bronto000287

AVTOVAZ announces start of sales of the updated Niva Bronto. The SUV, created on the basis of the 3-door Niva Legend, has become even more comfortable and expressive, retaining its main advantages – uncompromising character and unsurpassed cross-country ability. The price for a LADA SUV starts from 917,900 rubles.Off-road is his element. The Bronto easily… Continue reading @Renault: Start of sales of the renewed Niva Bronto000287

@Renault: 2021 IAA: Renault press conference, hall B1, booth A60000287

2021 IAA: Renault press conference, hall B1, booth A60 – Newsroom Renault Group Thank you for registering! We sent you a confirmation email; please click the validation link to confirm your subscription. September 2, 2021 We are pleased to share with you the links to the streaming of the Renault press conference live from the… Continue reading @Renault: 2021 IAA: Renault press conference, hall B1, booth A60000287