Marshall Group has opened a new Nissan dealership in Lincoln combining sales, aftersales, service and used car facilities together in one modern state of the art facility. The new dealership includes a new customer Re:Fuel lounge where visitors can relax with a hot or cold drink, and an innovative design lab. Here, customers can explore… Continue reading Marshall Group opens new Nissan dealership in Lincoln
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German electric delivery van StreetScooter to enter Chinese market
BERLIN, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) — German producer for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV) StreetScooter and Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin production in China.
Mass production of the electric delivery vans by StreetScooter, a subsidiary of Germany's Deutsche Post, is scheduled to begin in 2021 with production capacities of up to 100,000 electric vehicles per year.
“This production and sales agreement is a major milestone in our company's, as yet, short history,” said Joerg Sommer, CEO of the German StreetScooter GmbH that was only founded in 2010.
According to Deutsche Post, the cooperation also includes establishing a joint venture.
Yin Tongyue, chairman of Chery Holding Group, stressed the strategic importance for both companies. “The strong cooperation between Chery and StreetScooter will create opportunities for both parties to explore the global market, especially in the EU and China.”
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PATRICK MARINOFF IS APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ALPINE
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NIO Announces US$200 Million Private Placement of Convertible Notes
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SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV: Technology, sportiness and efficiency
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At the premiere of the first electric car Taycan: Porsche under power
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LEVC Appoints Andrea Bakes as Communications Director
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