COLMAR-BERG, LUXEMBOURG, March 23, 2021 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a strategic relationship with UFODRIVE, an all-digital, all-electric car rental company, aimed at improving electric vehicle fleet performance. The companies will together pursue opportunities to integrate their complementary mobility solutions, including Goodyear’s intelligent tire monitoring system and proactive solutions suite and… Continue reading Goodyear Teams Up With Electric Mobility Pioneer UFODRIVE
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Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore
Jaguar Land Rover, which recently announced its intent to go all-electric by as early as 2025, today introduced the Jaguar i-Pace electric crossover in India. Launched at a price-tag of Rs 1.05 crore, ex-showroom, India, the i-Pace is only the second electric luxury SUV currently on sale in the country after the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The… Continue reading Continental electronics-laden Jaguar i-Pace launched in India at Rs 1.05 crore
Automotive Keys Group Acquires Midwest Keyless
NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive Keys Group, LLC (“AKG”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook“), announced today the acquisition, in partnership with Management, of Midwest Keyless, Inc. (“Midwest Keyless” or the “Company”). Based in Spring Grove, IL, Midwest Keyless is a remanufacturer and distributor of replacement OEM and aftermarket keyless entry… Continue reading Automotive Keys Group Acquires Midwest Keyless
@Geely: Geely Auto Forms New Premium Electric Car Company – Zeekr
New brand, Zeekr, to bring competition into premium electric segment Focus on innovation as standard with users at the centre of operations Unique business model with production given to parent company under asset light operation strategy 2021 March 23rd, Hangzhou and Hong Kong. Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) today announced the formation of a new… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Forms New Premium Electric Car Company – Zeekr
@VW Group: 30 years of ŠKODA AUTO in the Volkswagen Group: A European economic success story002685
Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO, emphasises: “The integration of ŠKODA AUTO into the Volkswagen Group is a great example of a successful transformation in the Czech Republic and the European Union as a whole. With determination, foresight and courage, the people involved at that time set the right course… Continue reading @VW Group: 30 years of ŠKODA AUTO in the Volkswagen Group: A European economic success story002685
India to launch supercharged push for global electric vehicle players
To benefit from the scheme automakers must meet conditions including minimum global revenue of $1.4 billion. For auto parts makers it is $69 million. The companies must grow by at least 8% each year to qualify for the incentives, which are also linked to the distance between the factory and point of sale. By Aditi… Continue reading India to launch supercharged push for global electric vehicle players
Hyundai Mobis introduces premium sound jointly with Meridian
– First introduced in Kia K8…A high-end, high performance audio system combining Hyundai Mobis and Meridian Audio – Meridian with craftsmanship and innovative digital technology…Synergied with infotainment technology and expertise from Hyundai Mobis – The world’s first automotive audio system utilitizing NATEC speakers which use a diaphragm made of natural wood SEOUL, South Korea, March… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis introduces premium sound jointly with Meridian
New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
Land Rover is to launch six pure-electric models within the next five years as part of a wide-ranging review of the overall Jaguar Land Rover business by its incoming chief executive Thierry Bollore, while sister brand Jaguar is to be reimagined as an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover says that all of its brands’… Continue reading New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
German Manager Magazin: Porsche: Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke emphasizes the advantages of an IPO000672
The Mind games in the Volkswagen Group about a initial public offering the daughter Porsche, about which manager magazin has already reported in detail, meet with open ears at the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart. The decision on this lies with the VW Group, said Porsche CFO Lutz Meschke (54) on Friday during the annual… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Porsche: Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke emphasizes the advantages of an IPO000672
Toyota invests in Chinese self-driving partner Momenta
TIANJIN, China — Toyota Motor has invested in Chinese autonomous-driving startup Momenta as part of a $500 million fundraising round, expanding the Japanese automaker’s development infrastructure in China as tensions between Beijing and the U.S. simmer. Momenta’s systems use deep learning to analyze information from a vehicle’s cameras and sensors and construct a map of its… Continue reading Toyota invests in Chinese self-driving partner Momenta