BMW was previously considering building the plant in other regions of Russia. Moscow: German carmaker BMW has decided to build a car assembly plant in the Kaliningrad region, a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea, Russian Industry Minister Denis Manturov said in an interview with business daily Vedomosti. The project will be part of a… Continue reading BMW to build car assembly plant in Russia’s Kaliningrad region
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Tepco to use SoftBank’s driverless bus to transport Fukushima workers
FUKUSHIMA – Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. is set to pick a driverless electric bus made by a SoftBank Group Corp. unit to transport those decommissioning its disaster-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, informed sources said. The bus service will start this spring, transporting workers within the plant, which was disabled by a triple… Continue reading Tepco to use SoftBank’s driverless bus to transport Fukushima workers
AT & S Expands Capacity for Autonomous Driving
The semiconductor manufacturer AT & S is planning investments in Austria and India to meet the demand for autonomous driving. AT & S building. Source: elektroniknet.de The demand for IT hardware in the car is increasing, and one notices this also at AT & S, which is involved in this area and, for example sensors… Continue reading AT & S Expands Capacity for Autonomous Driving
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces layoffs at Toledo Assembly Complex
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will begin winding down operations in the south portion of its Toledo Assembly Complex on April 13 to begin preparing the facility to build an all-new Jeep Wrangler pickup truck — a move that will mean temporary layoffs for about 850 FCA employees. In documents filed with the state… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces layoffs at Toledo Assembly Complex
Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle
Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service, Mopar, showcases customized versions of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and the 2019 Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2018. (Photo: Joe Wilssens ) CHICAGO — As demand grows for flashy customization of profitable vehicles including Jeeps and Ram trucks, Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts business has… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle
Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
Engadget Though it had been rumored for some time prior, it was still somewhat surprising when Dyson formally revealed it was getting into the EV game. Even for a company that takes research and development to an excessive level to make some of the best vacuum cleaners (and more recently, hairdryers) around, a car is… Continue reading Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
Aston Martin DBX: South Wales factory on track for 2019
Aston Martin‘s new South Wales manufacturing facility is on track for 2019 completion, as construction of ‘Phase 1’ has now been finished. The state-of-the-art plant will build Aston’s new DBX crossover coupe next year. The new factory in St Athan, a former Ministry of Defence site, will run alongside Aston’s Gaydon HQ, directly creating 750 new… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX: South Wales factory on track for 2019
Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall in North America for Select 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC Vehicles for Incorrect Front Brake Jounce Hoses
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall in North America for Select 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC Vehicles for Incorrect Front Brake Jounce Hoses
China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
China is increasing subsidies for electric vehicles that can travel longer distances on a single charge, while also making it more difficult for battery-powered automobiles to qualify for any new incentives under a central government plan. The central government incentive for electric cars that have a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) and beyond on… Continue reading China Raises Subsidies to Reward Longer Range Electric Cars
Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast
Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Turin, February 13 2018 – Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Trading and Production Limited Company has finalized a contract with leading car designer Pininfarina for the development of two cars, an SUV and a sedan. The two models to be developed by Pininfarina are the two most voted designs… Continue reading Pininfarina develops two cars for Vietnamese carmaker VinFast