Follow John 2013 Nissan Leaf, Nashville area test drive, April 2013 Enlarge Photo With more than 300,000 Nissan Leaf electric cars on the road, some more than six years old, battery degradation is becoming more and more of an issue. The different rates of capacity loss are a topic of much discussion among Leaf owners,… Continue reading Nissan Leaf refurbished batteries offered for older electric cars, in Japan
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China-backed EV Maker SF Motors Unveils Two Models For US Production
The list of China-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers operating in Silicon Valley has a new member, as SF Motors unveiled two new EV models at a launch event in California last week. This newcomer is a subsidiary of Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed China Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Co., Ltd., which produces mini trucks, mini buses, multi-purpose… Continue reading China-backed EV Maker SF Motors Unveils Two Models For US Production
Motherson to acquire Reydel Automotive Group for $201m
Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL), the flagship company of the Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG), through its subsidiary Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group (SMRP BV), has announced the proposed acquisition of Reydel Automotive Group (Reydel), a privately held portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management (Cerberus) that manufactures interior components and modules for global automotive customers. The… Continue reading Motherson to acquire Reydel Automotive Group for $201m
Ford and Datang trial C-V2X connected car technology in Shanghai
In support of a growing global connectivity initiative, Ford and Datang have successfully conducted Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology (C-V2X) trials in China. C-V2X is a wireless communication technology that has the potential to play a key role in the future of advanced connectivity, and improve automotive safety, automated driving and traffic efficiency around the world. The… Continue reading Ford and Datang trial C-V2X connected car technology in Shanghai
MAN, Scania, VW Commercial Vehicles: VW Truck division heading for IPO
All articles and backgrounds 03/29/2018 MAN, Scania, VW Commercial Vehicles VW Truck division steers towards IPO [M] PR Volkswagen According to insiders, in the coming weeks formal requirements for a initial public offering create its Commercial Vehicle division Truck & Bus. The division should then be transformed into a capital marketable company such as an… Continue reading MAN, Scania, VW Commercial Vehicles: VW Truck division heading for IPO
The Geely Effect – From the Mouths of Proton Dealers
PRESS The Geely Effect – From the Mouths of Proton Dealers Posted on Apr 02, 2018 Subang Jaya, 2 April 2018 – It is human nature to doubt someone before you really get to know them so it was understandable that not every PROTON dealer was convinced about the partnership with Geely. However, a visit… Continue reading The Geely Effect – From the Mouths of Proton Dealers
Toyota to Merge Tokyo Sales Companies to Form New Company in April 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces plans to merge its Tokyo sales companies on April 1, 2019.The companies to be merged are TOYOTA Tokyo Sales Holdings Inc. (TSH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, and the four TSH subsidiaries, Tokyo Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo Toyopet Motor Sales Co., Ltd., Toyota Tokyo Corolla Co., Ltd., and Netz… Continue reading Toyota to Merge Tokyo Sales Companies to Form New Company in April 2019
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 26 – April 1, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week March 26, 2018 – April 1, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 2018 New York Auto Show New Vehicle Debuts (Car and Driver)… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 26 – April 1, 2017
BYD Expected To Spin-Off Battery Unit
4 M BY MARK KANE BYD – the world’s biggest plug-in car manufacturer – is expected to spin-off its battery and photovoltaic units. BYD battery test Up until now, BYD produced its own lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs. the automaker will reach 28 GWh of production capacity in 2018. But according to the latest reports,… Continue reading BYD Expected To Spin-Off Battery Unit
Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely
Peter Horbury, Geely’s global head of design since 2011, reckons few things about the car business surprise him these days. We’re chatting comfortably on Ford’s Geneva motor show stand, surrounded by Blue Oval-badged cars Horbury didn’t design, yet some of the Alnwick-born master-designer’s comfort with life undoubtedly flows from the fact that over a 45-year… Continue reading Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely