Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess told top managers that the world’s largest automaker needs to undergo a “radical overhaul” in the face of industry change or risk being pushed aside.
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Meritor Acquires TransPower, Advancing its Electrification Expertise
TROY, Mich., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced that it has acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power, Inc. (“TransPower”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited to welcome TransPower to the Meritor family as we continue providing our customers with sophisticated electric drivetrain solutions,”… Continue reading Meritor Acquires TransPower, Advancing its Electrification Expertise
Roadster Salon’s First All-Electric Spider America Now Ready for Production
BARRINGTON, Ill., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Based on the beloved classic Fiat 124 convertible, The Spider America EV is the ultimate expression of Roadster Salon technology and craftsmanship. As seen in the Robb Report, https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/roadster-salone-1983-fiat-pininfarina-spider-america-ev-conversion-2891819/. Continue Reading The stunning Roadster Salon Spider America EV The resplendent Roadster Salon EV Jr The Spider America is… Continue reading Roadster Salon’s First All-Electric Spider America Now Ready for Production
Audi produces nearly 2 mln engines at Győr plant in 2019
German carmaker Audi turned out almost 2 million engines and more than 160,000 vehicles at its base in Győr (NW Hungary) last year, Audi Hungaria said on Wednesday, Hungarian news agency MTI reports.Robots at the Audi plant.Audi Hungaria made 1,968,742 engines at the plant, 14,441 more than in 2018.
HERE Technologies appoints Petra Marita Meiser as new CFO
January 15, 2020Amsterdam – HERE Technologies today announced the appointment of Petra Marita Meiser as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2020.“As we continue to grow HERE Technologies into the world’s leading location platform, it’s important that we scale our leadership team to effectively support our future expansion,” said Edzard Overbeek, CEO,… Continue reading HERE Technologies appoints Petra Marita Meiser as new CFO
FCA Improves the Purchase Experience for Electric Vehicles
FCA is taking steps to make choosing and buying an electric vehicle easier. The Chrysler brand website now features a direct link to purchase Mopar’s 240-volt wall charger on Amazon.com and quality installation services for any branded EV charger, giving customers a fast and convenient way to charge their vehicles at home. Additional FCA consumer websites… Continue reading FCA Improves the Purchase Experience for Electric Vehicles
Xpeng Motors 2019 Smart Car Review reveals insights on user behaviors
An accumulated 85.91 million kilometers has been driven by Xpeng G3 users in 2019, equivalent to 112 times round-trip to the moon. The longest distance driven by a G3 was 610,750 kilometers, equivalent to 1.5 times around the equator, according to data accumulated throughout 2019 by Xpeng Lab. Voice assistant and ACC most popular among… Continue reading Xpeng Motors 2019 Smart Car Review reveals insights on user behaviors
W Motors opens UAE’s first supercar manufacturing facility in Dubai
The only supercar producer in the Middle East will open a manufacturing facility in Dubai this year.W Motors, a car company headquartered in Dubai, will move production to the emirate from its facility in Italy.Other supercar models produced by the company include the 3.8-litre, twin-turbo engine, 800hp Fenyr SuperSport.
Fisker Ocean: New Dimensions, Features and Images Revealed Following Award-Sweeping CES 2020 Debut
“As the world’s first all-digital car company – aimed at shifting the paradigm on how a customer selects, test drives, services and experiences a vehicle – we’re humbled and delighted at the overwhelmingly positive response to the Fisker Ocean, our disruptive mobile app-based brand experience, our smarter business model approach and the emotionally-compelling design of… Continue reading Fisker Ocean: New Dimensions, Features and Images Revealed Following Award-Sweeping CES 2020 Debut
Kia Motors announces ‘Plan S’ strategy to spearhead transition to EV, mobility solutions by 2025
The Plan S strategy outlines Kia’s preemptive and enterprising ‘shift’ from a business system focused on internal combustion engine vehicles toward one centered on electric vehicles and customized mobility solutions. The company’s ongoing brand innovation and profitability enhancement will support the two-track Plan S strategy targeting the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles as well… Continue reading Kia Motors announces ‘Plan S’ strategy to spearhead transition to EV, mobility solutions by 2025