@Daimler: First listening test of the holistic sound production: Electric mobility turns into an acoustic experience

Stuttgart.  Even compared with other electric cars, the EQC 400 4MATIC (combined power consumption: 21.3-20.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)[1] is extremely quiet in the interior. Thus the ideal demonstration vehicle for a technology of tomorrow: Future Mercedes-Benz EQ model generations will become a multi-sensory experience with selectable soundscapes and intuitively understood feedback… Continue reading @Daimler: First listening test of the holistic sound production: Electric mobility turns into an acoustic experience

@Daimler: Electric car of extremes: Electric luxury goes off-road: Electric mobility develops a thirst for adventure

Stuttgart.  Emotive appearance, sure-footed on rough terrain and with future-oriented technology: the EQC 4×4² shows that electrification at Mercedes-Benz already goes farther than the road network. A small team of dedicated developers has created this drivable technology platform on the basis of an EQC 400 4MATIC (combined power consumption: 21.3-20.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions:… Continue reading @Daimler: Electric car of extremes: Electric luxury goes off-road: Electric mobility develops a thirst for adventure

@niche: Workhorse Secures $200 Million Financing from Institutional Lenders000169

CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, has entered into a note purchase agreement (the “NPA“) under which it will sell $200 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.0% Senior Secured Convertible Notes due… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Secures $200 Million Financing from Institutional Lenders000169

@Mazda: Mazda strengthens its customer convenience commitment with the introduction of ‘Mazda Your Way’

With the UK adjusting to the changing retail landscape, Mazda has strengthened its commitment for customer convenience with the national introduction of Mazda Your Way, an evolution of the successful London Mazda MyWay pilot and dealer based programme. Designed to put the customer in full control of their purchasing experience, the new Mazda Your Way… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda strengthens its customer convenience commitment with the introduction of ‘Mazda Your Way’

@Groupe PSA: PR “This is it – the essence of Opel“000430

From Manta to Mokka: Opel designers George Gallion and Friedhelm Engler talk about their celebrated stars.An autumn day at the Jägerhof in Rüsselsheim. A place that breathes Opel history. Designers have been meeting here for decades. In 1968 Erhard Schnell drew the first sketch of the Opel GT on a napkin in the restaurant. Today,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR “This is it – the essence of Opel“000430

@FCA: FCA North American Manufacturing Operations

UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS*         Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Ill. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, Ont. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Jefferson North Assembly Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Saltillo Truck Assembly Saltillo (Mexico) Ram 1500 Classic (Regular Cab); Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500… Continue reading @FCA: FCA North American Manufacturing Operations

@Renault: RENAULT EWAYS : GROUPE RENAULT REVEALS NEW IMAGES…000089

Groupe Renault has manufactured cars since 1898. Today it is an international multi-brand group, selling close to 3.8 million vehicles in 134 countries in 2019, with 40 manufacturing sites, 12,700 points of sales and after-sales and employing more than 180,000 people. To address the major technological challenges of the future, while continuing to pursue its profitable… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT EWAYS : GROUPE RENAULT REVEALS NEW IMAGES…000089

Daimler and Swiss Re launch new company Movinx to transform automotive and mobility insurance business

Stuttgart/Zürich, Oct 12, 2020

Movinx is a 50/50 joint venture of Daimler Insurance Services and Swiss Re. Partners aim to transform and innovate automotive and mobility insurance with fully digital business model and focus on flexible and customer-centric products. New company is located in Berlin and set up as insurance intermediary and service provider. Stuttgart/Zürich. Daimler Insurance Services and Swiss Re have entered into a strategic partnership for automotive and mobility insurance and launched a new company called Movinx. Both shareholders of the 50/50 joint venture will leverage their complementary expertise to establish a new business model. The aim is to develop fully digital automotive and mobility insurance products that both fulfill changing customer needs and offer best-in-class service quality. Movinx has received all necessary competition clearances.
Ingo Telschow, CEO Daimler Insurance Services, said: “By joining forces with Swiss Re we can lead transformation ..

@Geely: Mon 12 Oct 2020Further investment in Lotus Engineering consultancy with major Hethel site upgradesLotus is revealing the latest upgrades to its Hethel…

Latest investment includes all-new Electric Drive Unit (EDU) test cell, plus upgrades to other engineering facilities and workshops Famous Hethel track has also been upgraded Designed to support Lotus Engineering consultancy as it further expands services and client base Complements investment in new advanced technology centre as Lotus Engineering’s new HQ in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (Hethel,… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 12 Oct 2020Further investment in Lotus Engineering consultancy with major Hethel site upgradesLotus is revealing the latest upgrades to its Hethel…

@Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For September 2020 Was 126,365 Units

2020 September 07, Hong Kong. Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Group) announced that the total sales volume of the Group (including the sales volume of LYNK & CO-branded vehicles sold by the Group’s 50%-owned joint venture) for the month of September 2020 was 126,365 units, an increase of approximately 11% from the same period last year… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For September 2020 Was 126,365 Units