James Dyson has said that the company has invested “heavily” in solid-state battery technology Electric cars are all the rage now, with manufacturers from Ford and Citroen to BMW and Tesla getting in on the action. What we didn’t expect was a vacuum vendor to make their mark. British firm Dyson, best known for its… Continue reading Dyson will produce not one, not two, but three electric cars
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Lost in translation? GM plant shutdown shocks South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) – Only weeks into a new job heading General Motors Co’s international operations, Barry Engle flew into a frigid South Korea in January and held a series of meetings with government officials to discuss the future of GM’s loss-making local unit. In what they thought were meet-and-greet introductions, senior officials agreed to work… Continue reading Lost in translation? GM plant shutdown shocks South Korea
Plastic Omnium sets new “records” in 2017
“2017 was a new record year,” said Jean-Michel Szczerba, co-CEO of Plastic Omnium, at the presentation of the financial results on February 15th. Last year, the equipment manufacturer recorded a 15% increase in both its turnover (8 billion euros) and its operating margin (which now represents 9.5% of sales) . The net result jumped by… Continue reading Plastic Omnium sets new “records” in 2017
U.S. SAAR History by Month, 1980-current
Feb 12, 2018 U.S. vehicle sales SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates) by vehicle type and source by month for 1980-current. Premium Content (PAID Subscription Required) “U.S. SAAR History by Month, 1980-current” is part of the paid WardsAuto Premium content. You must log in with Premium credentials in order to access this article. Premium paid subscribers also gain access… Continue reading U.S. SAAR History by Month, 1980-current
All-electric Vauxhall Corsa will arrive in 2020
Vauxhall has confirmed that the next-generation Corsa – due next year – will feature a fully electrified variant, which will roll off production lines at the brand’s plant in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2020. PSA, which also owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS, took over Vauxhall and its German sister marque Opel in 2017. Late last year, the… Continue reading All-electric Vauxhall Corsa will arrive in 2020
Faurecia to Build New $60 Million Manufacturing Facility in Kansas City Metro
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Kansas City Area Development Council announced today that Faurecia, a leading automotive technology company, will build a new $60 million, 250,000-square-foot interiors production facility in Blue Springs, Missouri, part of the Kansas City area. The company, a global leader in developing automotive seating, interior systems and… Continue reading Faurecia to Build New $60 Million Manufacturing Facility in Kansas City Metro
Faraday gets new cash, California vs EPA could be “war,” electric car charging soars: Today’s Car News
Follow John Today, we’ve got half a billion dollars reportedly backing Faraday Future, a possible ‘war” between California and Trump’s EPA over loosening emission rules, and much more electric-car charging last year. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Struggling electric-car startup Faraday Future reportedly has $1.5 billion of new backing, and plans to… Continue reading Faraday gets new cash, California vs EPA could be “war,” electric car charging soars: Today’s Car News
Honeywell Announces Darius Adamczyk To Assume Chairman Title In April 2018; Names Duncan B. Angove To Board Of Directors
— Board of Directors nominates Adamczyk to serve as both Chairman and CEO beginning after Honeywell’s Annual Shareowners Meeting on April 23– Single leader will help Honeywell navigate a period of significant portfolio change and drive a strategic shift toward becoming a software-industrial leader– Angove, who is President of Infor Inc. with more than two… Continue reading Honeywell Announces Darius Adamczyk To Assume Chairman Title In April 2018; Names Duncan B. Angove To Board Of Directors
2017: Strong growth and record results
Plastic Omnium once again achieved a record year.In 2017, we outperformed the global automotive market by nine points and posted growth across all operating regions. We successfully consolidated the businesses in 2016 and continued to improve our industrial performance.With our financial strength and confidence in our capacity to continue to develop our business and increase… Continue reading 2017: Strong growth and record results
Hackrod launches million dollar crowdfund for custom 3D printed car platform
Hackrod is a startup company looking to leverage 3D printing, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AR) and machine learning in a platform for building cars and motorcycles. Founded in 2017, the company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to attract investors, and raise a maximum of over $1 million in capital. Still with 28 days left to… Continue reading Hackrod launches million dollar crowdfund for custom 3D printed car platform