Carbures sells automotive technology for 1.6 million to a Tier-1 in Mexico

Posted 05/18/2018 11: 36: 36CET MADRID, May 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – Carbures has signed a new contract with a global Tier1 in Mexico for which it provides seven lines of electronic address testing, in high production, for 1.6 million euros, as reported by the company on Friday. Specifically, the company will manufacture the automotive technology… Continue reading Carbures sells automotive technology for 1.6 million to a Tier-1 in Mexico

IG Metall boss warns: By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger

All articles and backgrounds 05/18/2018 IG Metall boss warns By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger DPA IG Metall boss Jörg Hofmann The IG Metall chairman Jörg Hofmann sees in the German auto industry by 2030 about 70,000 jobs at risk. “We need new jobs for almost 70,000 employees,” said Hofmann in an interview… Continue reading IG Metall boss warns: By 2030, 70,000 car jobs are in danger

Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission

Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission

BASF Ludwigshafen: Autonomous Companion

Autonomous tank cars from BASF | Autonomous Driving & Co navigation Return to content [embedded content] On the factory premises of BASF in Ludwigshafen drive autonomous vehicles. The vehicles are big Containerthat go by themselves over the terrain. The pilot concept is still running with water in the tanks. If the test is successful, chemicals… Continue reading BASF Ludwigshafen: Autonomous Companion

Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch

The UK will be the main target of Genesis when the marque is launched in Europe in 2020, according to brand boss Manfred Fitzgerald. Hyundai’s luxury arm launched as a brand in its own right in 2016, focusing on US and Asian markets but with the expectation that it would eventually arrive in Europe. However,… Continue reading Genesis boss: UK will be ‘main target’ in 2020 European launch

Precision Camshafts forays into EV industry, acquires Emoss of the Netherlands

The Maharashtra-based Precision Camshafts Ltd (PCL), which manufactures chilled cast iron, straight hollow, profiled hollow and trilobe camshafts, has announced that is has taken 51 percent equity stake in EMOSS Mobile Systems of the Netherlands. Emoss designs, develops, produces and tests innovative electric drivelines. The company says, with its modular system, it is able to convert any vehicle… Continue reading Precision Camshafts forays into EV industry, acquires Emoss of the Netherlands

At the heart of the Ford factory that makes rain and shine in Cologne

This May 16th, he falls of the ropes in the center of Cologne. Huge flashes tear the sky, the wind is unleashed, rain slams on the pavement of the forecourt of the station. No light filters through the thick clouds, the city is like diving into the dark. Yet a few kilometers away, in the… Continue reading At the heart of the Ford factory that makes rain and shine in Cologne

VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates: Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager

All articles and backgrounds 05/18/2018 VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager DPA Founder at Halberg Guss: The new owner Prevent uses the company for his long dispute with Volkswagen A new management, which raises prices in the dispute over supply contracts by… Continue reading VW’s dispute with riot suppliers escalates: Prevent plays again Rambo – and torpedo career of a VW top manager

Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events

Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events Volvo Cars will remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019. The decision reflects the company’s active support of the UN Environment Clean Seas campaign, and underlines its ambition to minimise its global… Continue reading Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events

 SAIC Roewe RX5 collected by Beijing Auto Museum

The vehicle model Roewe RX5, made bySAIC Motor Corporation Limited, won the 4th Xuanyuan Award and became an exhibit at the Beijing Auto Museum on Sept 2. Beijing Auto Museum is the first museum of its kind in China. It is the place for exchanging and collecting automobile culture and for demonstrating the impact of… Continue reading  SAIC Roewe RX5 collected by Beijing Auto Museum