Category: US Motoring Press

Ford to lay off 1,100 at Spanish plant in cost-cut campaign

Madrid — Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it will cut around 1,100 jobs at its plant in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia. The cuts are in addition to the 2,300 layoffs largely in Germany and the U.K. that the automaker announced last month as part of a “leaner, more competitive cost structure in Europe.” Ford… Continue reading Ford to lay off 1,100 at Spanish plant in cost-cut campaign

U.S. electric cars set record with almost 300-mile average range

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Why GM is suddenly accelerating attrition with buyout plan

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‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner According to Stamford, Connecticut-based consultancy firm Gartner, over 50% of the electric vehicles (EVs) sold globally will be Chinese-branded automobiles, given their access to minerals and battery manufacturing capacity. Besides its manufacturing capabilities, China has been able to build onto… Continue reading ‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner According to Stamford, Connecticut-based consultancy firm Gartner, over 50% of the electric vehicles (EVs) sold globally will be Chinese-branded automobiles, given their access to minerals and battery manufacturing capacity. Besides its manufacturing capabilities, China has been able to build onto… Continue reading ‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner According to Stamford, Connecticut-based consultancy firm Gartner, over 50% of the electric vehicles (EVs) sold globally will be Chinese-branded automobiles, given their access to minerals and battery manufacturing capacity. Besides its manufacturing capabilities, China has been able to build onto… Continue reading ‘By 2026 expect more than 50% EVs sold globally to be Chinese branded automobiles’: Gartner

‘Auto companies need to become inclusive in order to attract talent’: Shradha Suri Marwah

‘Auto companies need to become inclusive in order to attract talent’: Shradha Suri Marwah Even as Shradha Suri Marwah, the Chairman and Managing Director of Subros remains a strong proponent for increasing women’s participation in the workforce, she emphasises that human beings should not be boxed into any gender stereotypes, as even men, especially those in… Continue reading ‘Auto companies need to become inclusive in order to attract talent’: Shradha Suri Marwah

Ashok Leyland’s new engine assembly line at Hosur plant manned entirely by women       

Ashok Leyland’s new engine assembly line at Hosur plant manned entirely by women        Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has set up a new engine assembly line, which is managed entirely by 80 skilled women personnel  at its Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu. This plant is a key engine manufacturing hub for the company which is… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s new engine assembly line at Hosur plant manned entirely by women       

‘Leadership needs to rethink women’s reintegration for a positive workplace culture’: Sherry Vasa, Marelli

‘Leadership needs to rethink women’s reintegration for a positive workplace culture’: Sherry Vasa, Marelli The pandemic has radically changed the work culture across the globe. One of the critical factors that the companies should consider is the composition of their workforce and the number of women that are part of it.  Speaking during a panel… Continue reading ‘Leadership needs to rethink women’s reintegration for a positive workplace culture’: Sherry Vasa, Marelli