Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt is poised to replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen, according to reports from Germany. The shock move, first reported by Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe, could happen as soon as 1 February – according to unnamed sources at Volkswagen. Mindt will reportedly be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann,… Continue reading Report: Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen
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Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
India’s two-wheeler industry is back in the black. Earlier this month, apex industry body SIAM released the wholesale numbers for the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal. At 1,22,57,494 units or 12.25 million units, they constitute 20% year-on-year growth (April-December 2022: 1,01,80,216) and account for the bulk – 76% – of India Auto Inc’s… Continue reading Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield increase market share in April-December 2022
GM to invest close to $1B in 4 US factories, 2 in Michigan
General Motors is investing $918 million in four U.S. plants for expanded V-8 engine production in light-duty full-size pickups and large SUVs as well as component parts for electric vehicles. GM made the announcement Friday at Flint Engine plant where GM leaders, UAW leaders and Michigan’s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist gathered. As part of the… Continue reading GM to invest close to $1B in 4 US factories, 2 in Michigan
GM’s return to office plans are key for metro Detroit cities’ future economic plans
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Republican governor makes strong accusation against Ford — and it could help Michigan
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Charges in failed Ram pickup heist include larceny, weapons offenses
Five people have been charged in this week’s botched theft of multiple Ram pickups at a locked yard serving Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, which builds the popular Ram 1500. Police in Sterling Heights said the group tried but failed to steal the trucks Tuesday morning, even ramming an entry and exit gate and striking… Continue reading Charges in failed Ram pickup heist include larceny, weapons offenses
GM, LG end plans for fourth U.S. battery cell plant as automaker seeks new partner
GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra and LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Hak-Cheol Shin at the automaker’s battery lab in Warren, Mich., where the companies announced a new $2.6-billion joint venture on Dec. 5, 2019. GM DETROIT – General Motors and LG Energy Solution have indefinitely shelved plans to build a fourth battery cell… Continue reading GM, LG end plans for fourth U.S. battery cell plant as automaker seeks new partner
GM to invest $918 million in new V-8 gas engines and EV components
Line workers work on the chassis of full-size General Motors pickup trucks at the Flint Assembly plant on June 12, 2019 in Flint, Michigan. JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP / Getty Images FLINT, Mich. — General Motors plans to invest nearly $1 billion in four U.S. plants to support production of components for electric vehicles as… Continue reading GM to invest $918 million in new V-8 gas engines and EV components
Tesla will ‘keep blowing our minds’ despite Elon Musk’s distractions, shareholder Tencent says
A Tesla store in Changzhou, China, in April 2022. Tencent, known as one of the world’s largest gaming and social media firms, invested in Tesla in 2017, taking a 5% stake for around $1.78 billion. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Tesla will “keep blowing our minds” with technology even while… Continue reading Tesla will ‘keep blowing our minds’ despite Elon Musk’s distractions, shareholder Tencent says
UAW, Ultium to start bargaining later this month on Ohio contract
Flint — The United Auto Workers will start negotiating a contract for its first represented battery cell manufacturing plant later this month, union President Ray Curry said at a General Motors Co. investment announcement Friday at the Flint Engine plant. More than 700 workers at the GM and LG Energy Solution joint-venture Ultium Cells LLC… Continue reading UAW, Ultium to start bargaining later this month on Ohio contract