Comedian Tom Allen to entertain 1,000-strong audience at 107th SMMT Annual Dinner. Prestigious event almost sold out with guests from across automotive, adjacent sectors, government and the media. SMMT President Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient to set out challenges and opportunities facing sector in keynote address. Entertainer and comedian Tom… Continue reading Comedian Tom Allen is celebrity guest speaker for SMMT Annual Dinner
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German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007782
Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007782
Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market to Grow by USD 4.10 Billion (2024-2028), AI-Driven Report Highlights Impact of Falling Battery Prices on EV Demand – Technavio
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The Global Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.10 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 39.04% during the forecast period. Reducing battery pack… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Remote Diagnostics Market to Grow by USD 4.10 Billion (2024-2028), AI-Driven Report Highlights Impact of Falling Battery Prices on EV Demand – Technavio
Gimme #5! smart launches its largest model
EV brand smart starts pre-sales of the #5 SUV on Sept 20 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cm] The electric vehicle brand, smart, owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, started pre-sales of the #5 SUV in Chinese market on Friday. With a starting pre-sale price of 245,000 yuan ($34,800), the mid-size pure electric SUV is the… Continue reading Gimme #5! smart launches its largest model
After-sales service of gasoline cars better, says report
A view of a model of the Defender 130 by British premium carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] Gasoline vehicle manufacturers are improving their after-sales service to retain customers amid fierce competition in the Chinese vehicle market, according to a J.D. Power study. The J.D. Power 2024 China Customer Service Index Study, released on Thursday,… Continue reading After-sales service of gasoline cars better, says report
Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy
/ ‘Even though we’re fully ready to do it, the market’s not really with us.’ By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Volvo Earlier this month,… Continue reading Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy
Clean Technica: BYD Smashes Sales Records In August As Other Chinese Companies Struggle003622
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! BYD is knocking the ball out of the park every month. In August, it delivered 370,854 vehicles, up nearly 30% compared to August of 2023. There are some interesting statistics within that number. New energy vehicles, which in China… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Smashes Sales Records In August As Other Chinese Companies Struggle003622
Skoda Elroq to be unveiled on 1 October
The new Skoda Elroq will be unveiled on 1 October, the brand has announced. It will be the first model to embody the its new Modern Solid design language, with design sketches revealing it bears the ‘Tech-Deck’ Face and fresh logo (with ‘Skoda’ lettering replacing the old emblem). Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Elroq will be Skoda’s third EV to… Continue reading Skoda Elroq to be unveiled on 1 October
SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently organised the SIAM Automotive HR Conclave titled “Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape.” The event focused on key trends affecting HR practices in the automotive sector and discussed strategies to support industry growth in alignment with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. The… Continue reading SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape
China’s auto stocks rise unfazed by U.S. proposal to ban Chinese car parts
Rows of new energy vehicles are parked at Changan Automobile’s vehicle distribution center in Chongqing, China, on January 14, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Chinese automakers climbed Tuesday, shrugging off a U.S. government proposal to ban certain types of vehicles equipped with car parts from China and Russia, amid a broad… Continue reading China’s auto stocks rise unfazed by U.S. proposal to ban Chinese car parts