Tag: Manufacturing

We talk to Henrik Fisker about the EMotion at CES

Sometimes at CES you get a surprise interview and I’m here with the man, Henrik Fisker and in front of the emotion new car from Fisker. Can you tell me, first of all, it’s beautiful. Thank you. What was your design inspiration behind this? Well, I wanted to reinvent the sedan, luxury sedan and think… Continue reading We talk to Henrik Fisker about the EMotion at CES

Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

Few automotive engineers know more about electric powertrains than Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer. In his previous life as Nissan’s head of development, Palmer led the team that created the Leaf. His arrival at Gaydon has put Aston Martin on course for what will be a part-electric future, and he is politely sceptical about James Dyson’s plan… Continue reading Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

Bollinger Motors, creator of electric sport utility truck, plans to move to Detroit

An innovative automobile company is planning a move from its current Catskill location to the Motor City. Bollinger Motors, creators of the first world’s first all-electric off-road/on-road sport utility truck, plans on moving its employees as soon as it finds the right location in Detroit. We sat down with founder Robert Bollinger, currently in town… Continue reading Bollinger Motors, creator of electric sport utility truck, plans to move to Detroit

GM Drops the Steering Wheel and Gives Robot Driver Control

Next year, General Motors Co. will no longer need an engineer in the front seat babysitting the robot brain that controls its self-driving Chevrolet Bolt. The steering wheel and pedals will be gone, giving total control to the machine. When GM starts testing its autonomous electric sedan in San Francisco ride-sharing fleets, it’ll likely be… Continue reading GM Drops the Steering Wheel and Gives Robot Driver Control

Airbus Supplier GKN Spurns $9.5 Billion Bid

GKN Plc rejected an unsolicited approach from Melrose Industries Plc and said it will split itself in two rather than than accept a 7 billion-pound ($9.5 billion) takeover offer that it says undervalues the U.K. maker of aerospace and automotive components. GKN shares surged as much as 28 percent to an all-time high after the… Continue reading Airbus Supplier GKN Spurns $9.5 Billion Bid

Full speed ahead – volkswagen-media-services.com

They will be manufactured on the basis of the new all-electric architecture (MEB in German). This concept is the central element with the architecture of electric vehicles. The first model of this new generation will be the I.D. in 2020. Preparations for this phase will also take place at the sites in 2018. In Salzgitter,… Continue reading Full speed ahead – volkswagen-media-services.com

Warning strikes at BMW and Audi: IG Metall strikes the automaker

Warning strikes in the metal and electrical industry , “The warning strike engine is now warming up at the automakers.” (Photo: AP) The IG Metall wants with their warning strikes on Friday, especially the Bavarian carmaker BMW and Audi to meet. at BMW If the workforce in three of the four major plants in Dingolfing,… Continue reading Warning strikes at BMW and Audi: IG Metall strikes the automaker

Alabama incentives for Toyota-Mazda factory top $700 million

The new plant in Huntsville – already a hub for the region’s budding aerospace industry – will produce 300,000 vehicles per year, a combination of the Toyota Corolla compact car and a new small crossover SUV from Mazda. Production is targeted to begin by 2021. MONTGOMERY: Alabama’s total incentive package to Toyota and Mazda will… Continue reading Alabama incentives for Toyota-Mazda factory top $700 million

Skoda expands production of Karoq to a second plant due to high demand

Posted 12/01/2018 11: 36: 27CET MLADÁ BOLESLAV (CZECH REPUBLIC), 12 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Skoda automobile company has expanded the production of its new Karoq SUV to a second plant in the Czech Republic, in response to the increased demand that this type of vehicle is experiencing, the company said in a statement. Skoda… Continue reading Skoda expands production of Karoq to a second plant due to high demand