Highlights Norway EV sales hit 50% Rules of Origin important factor Not a singular race for raw materials London — The new year is shaping up to be the year of the electric vehicle, and to keep up the UK must invest not only in EV battery factories but also world-leading R&D and technology, Andy… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global
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Nissan to end Philippine auto assembly operations
MANILA — Nissan Motor will end its assembly operations in the Philippines in March as part of efforts to restructure its regional operations, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. Nissan’s move comes as automakers in the country struggle to keep business humming amid the pandemic. Car sales in the Philippines fell 40% last year to… Continue reading Nissan to end Philippine auto assembly operations
New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
The new Renault 5 EV is set to be produced at the firm’s Douai factory in northern France, where the original version of the supermini was built. Renault will revive the 5 name for an all-new electric hatchback that’s set to go into production in 2023 as a key part of a bold revival plan designed… Continue reading New Renault 5 to be built in same French factory as original
@niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
Praga Cars has officially launched the new Praga R1, the successor to its championship-winning lightweight all-carbon prototype-style racing car. The latest evolution of the Praga R1 features an all-new carbon fibre monocoque, splitter, floor, diffuser and rear wing alongside revised engine management software, improved electronics, adjustable pedals, larger fuel tank, revised suspension and in-car driver… Continue reading @niche: Praga launches new all-carbon R1000481
@Groupe PSA: PR Management changes at Opel/Vauxhall001047
Stephen Norman appointed Senior Vice President Sales, Aftersales and Marketing of Opel/Vauxhall Paul Willcox to take over as Managing Director of Vauxhall Rüsselsheim. With effect from February 1st 2021 Stephen Norman is appointed Senior Vice President of Sales, Aftersales and Marketing of Opel/Vauxhall. He is currently Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors and will succeed Xavier Duchemin… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Management changes at Opel/Vauxhall001047
A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage
(Bloomberg) — Near-sighted planning, supply-chain complexities and a tradition of keeping inventories low caused the semiconductor shortage that is now forcing carmakers to idle production lines and straining their relationship with chip manufacturers. Seeds of the imbroglio were sown almost a year ago as the virus outbreak led to plunging car demand, prompting auto-chip companies… Continue reading A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage
@Renault: AVTOVAZ has automated the “marriage”000159
AVTOVAZ keeps on modernizing technical processes aimed at increasing production efficiency.In January 2021, the new chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop and semi-automated engine and chassis installing line at the B0 vehicle production plant were launched at the enterprise.The chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop is floor conveyor with a special modular tooling, where is made main… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ has automated the “marriage”000159
Stellantis CEO says merger of Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot prevents job cuts
Don’t expect to see a Peugeot dealership popping up down the block anytime soon. That doesn’t mean the head of Stellantis, the new company formed from the merger this weekend of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, won’t consider the possibility down the road. But for right now, the closest most Americans might get to seeing… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says merger of Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot prevents job cuts
Grab, the $16 billion ride-hailing and delivery giant, is considering an IPO in the US this year, in what could be the largest overseas share offering by a Southeast-Asian company
Ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab may launch an IPO in the US this year, sources told Reuters. The IPO could raise at least $2 billion, one of the sources said, which would likely be the largest overseas share offering by a Southeast-Asian company. Grab is worth more than $16 billion and operates in eight… Continue reading Grab, the $16 billion ride-hailing and delivery giant, is considering an IPO in the US this year, in what could be the largest overseas share offering by a Southeast-Asian company
German Handelsblatt: VW, Daimler and Co .: Shortage of chips and impending shutdown: The auto industry is fighting on two fronts001126
VW employees in Wolfsburg Restarting the auto industry after a shutdown is extremely time-consuming and time-consuming. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Düsseldorf The automotive industry is alarmed in two ways these days. On the one hand, industry heavyweights such as Volkswagen and Daimler have to cut back their production due to the global shortage of microchips and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, Daimler and Co .: Shortage of chips and impending shutdown: The auto industry is fighting on two fronts001126