Formentor is the first model exclusively developed for CUPRA, becoming the most emotional model in the brand’s range CUPRA Formentor combines a striking design, high performance powertrains and great levels of practicality in a CUV body type The sophistication and sportiness offered in the Formentor set new standards for a CUPRA model The CUPRA Formentor… Continue reading @VW Group: Covers come off the CUPRA Formentor
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@VW Group: Wayne Griffiths, new Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA
Wayne Griffiths (Dukinfield, United Kingdom, 1966) has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA. Griffiths thus adds this new responsibility to his position as SEAT Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing and CUPRA Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors of CUPRA is completed with Carsten Isensee, acting SEAT President and… Continue reading @VW Group: Wayne Griffiths, new Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA
@VW Group: IESE and SEAT commit to promoting an innovative mindset among future executives
Both institutions renew their agreement to jointly research innovation applied to different business management models The agreement strengthens ties between the academic and business worlds to foster greater engagement § Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that makes the most cars in Spain § Global SEAT vehicle manufacturing goes up… Continue reading @VW Group: IESE and SEAT commit to promoting an innovative mindset among future executives
Swiss Micro Mobility Pioneer, Micro, Presents 2 World Premieres in a Virtual Press Conference
Electric citycar Microlino 2.0 and an electric tricycle named Microletta debuted in a virtual presentation on Wednesday Micro presents the second generation of the Microlino via live-stream to its more than 100,000 Social Media fans In addition to a new design selected by the more than 17,000 pre-orderers, the technical aspects of the Microlino have also been completely revised New synchronous motor with… Continue reading Swiss Micro Mobility Pioneer, Micro, Presents 2 World Premieres in a Virtual Press Conference
2021 Ram ProMaster Unveiled at The Work Truck Show® in Indianapolis
Ram Commercial today revealed the 2021 Ram ProMaster at National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) “The Work Truck Show®” in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aimed at one of the largest commercial customer categories – vocational use – the 2021 Ram ProMaster is a hardworking full-size van designed for businesses, construction jobsites and commercial fleets. “Ram Commercial was formed… Continue reading 2021 Ram ProMaster Unveiled at The Work Truck Show® in Indianapolis
GM CEO: North American plants secure ‘quite far into this month’
FILE PHOTO: Mary Teresa Barra , Chairwoman and CEO of General Motors Company attends the unveiling its redesigned mid-engine C8 Corvette, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, in Tustin, California,U.S., July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Wednesday the automaker’s North American vehicle production… Continue reading GM CEO: North American plants secure ‘quite far into this month’
Utilimaster Unveils New Velocity M3 Walk-in Cargo Van at the 2020 Work Truck Show
“As innovators in fleet vehicle design and engineering, Utilimaster translates customer feedback alongside emerging transportation, infrastructure, and technological trends into innovative designs,” said Daryl Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spartan Motors. “Our commitment to bringing these industry-leading products to market faster and more efficiently means we’re best positioned to meet the needs of our… Continue reading Utilimaster Unveils New Velocity M3 Walk-in Cargo Van at the 2020 Work Truck Show
Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV startup Airways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol-fuel-cell sports EV. The first models to be sold will be specified in €407,000 (£353,520) First Edition guise, which wears a bespoke paint scheme and is set to begin… Continue reading Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked
Technical details of the new city car have also surfaced. According to Automotive News Europe, which cites unnamed Italian sources, the new 500 will store its power in a 42kWh lithium ion battery pack that promises a 199-mile range. It is said to feature an in-built 85kW charger that can add 31 miles of range… Continue reading New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked
Geely builds presence in satellite industry with new plant and testing center
HANGZHOU, March 4 (Xinhua) — Geely Holding Group announced Wednesday that it has begun construction on an intelligent satellite production and testing center, making it the first private carmaker to produce satellites in China.
The new facility is being built by Geely Holding Group's subsidiary, Geely Technology Group, in Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang province.
The cutting-edge facility will include a modular satellite manufacturing center, a satellite testing center, a satellite R&D center and a cloud computing center. It will be able to develop and produce a variety of different satellite models.
The satellite strategy will be implemented by Geespace, a Geely-run company established in 2018 for the development, launch and operation of low-orbit satellites.
By the end of 2020, Geespace will begin the launch of its commercial low-orbit satellite network that will facilitate highly accurate navigation for self-driving cars.
Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding Group, said: “T..