AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Payment recognizes hourly employees’ contributions to the Company Total U.S. investment grows to more than $14 billion since 2009, with nearly 30,000 jobs created to date Based on the Company’s 2019 financial performance, FCA US LLC announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 will… Continue reading FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments
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BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%
BMW announced new, highly efficient Aerodynamic Wheels for its new all-electric car models, starting with BMW iX3 (scheduled for 2020) and BMW i4, BMW iNEXT (both in 2021). The German manufacturer notes that “the wheels and their aerodynamic flow influence the overall vehicle efficiency by up to 30%“. Because all-electric vehicles are the most efficient… Continue reading BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%
NEI expands portfolio with needle bearings, confirms Rs 100 crore investment in manufacturing
National Engineering Industries (NEI), part of the CK Birla Group, today launched ‘needle bearing’ as a part of its comprehensive range of bearings at Auto Expo Components 2020 in New Delhi. To be manufactured with the help of NTN Corporation’s licensed technology, this demand-driven product is used extensively by domestic and international two-wheeler and four-wheelers… Continue reading NEI expands portfolio with needle bearings, confirms Rs 100 crore investment in manufacturing
@FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments
February 6, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Based on the Company’s 2019 financial performance, FCA US LLC announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 will be paid to UAW-represented employees on March 13, 2020. Approximately 44,000 employees are eligible to receive the payment. With this payment, U.S. hourly employees have received on average… Continue reading @FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments
The Lister Motor Company launches Lister Classics – Automotive World
The Lister Motor Company launches its latest division, Lister Classics. Lister Classics will offer the most comprehensive range of used Lister cars in the world, offering vehicles from across the company’s 65-year history including the car that created the latest era of Lister road cars, the LFT-666/ Thunder prototype. Seen in many magazines, the LFT-666/… Continue reading The Lister Motor Company launches Lister Classics – Automotive World
@BMW: BMW Group steps up expansion for production of electric powertrain components at Plant Dingolfing
Dingolfing/Munich. The BMW Group is expanding production capacity and increasing its staff at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing faster than originally planned. Due to growing demand for electrified vehicles, the plant expects the number of modules needed for production of high-voltage batteries to double from the previous year. The number of electric… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group steps up expansion for production of electric powertrain components at Plant Dingolfing
Kia Motors in talks over moving $1.1 billion plant out of Andhra Pradesh: Report
South Korea’s Kia Motors is discussing with Tamil Nadu the possibility of moving a $1.1 billion plant out of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh only months after it fully opened, due to policy changes last year, sources close to the talks told Reuters.Kia is being represented in the talks by executives at its sister company Hyundai Motor Co, which is India’s second-largest automaker and has all its car production facilities in Tamil Nadu.The Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh chief minister’s offices did not respond to requests for comment.
BMW raises electric car components capacity at Bavarian plant
FILE PHOTO: A BMW electric car is seen during the E.ON annual shareholders meeting in Essen, Germany May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo MUNICH (Reuters) – BMW will increase its capacities for producing drivetrain components for electric cars at its key Dingolfing plant, a spokesman for the luxury automaker told Reuters on Thursday. The number… Continue reading BMW raises electric car components capacity at Bavarian plant
Aurora Voices with Magnus Wrenninge
Meet Magnus Wrenninge, an Academy Award-winning Software Engineer from our Perception Simulation team. At the heart of Aurora’s technology and mission are the individuals behind it. In our series, Aurora Voices, we share the unique voices and stories of the people of Aurora. We’ll focus on Aurorans from all backgrounds, showcasing their personal and professional… Continue reading Aurora Voices with Magnus Wrenninge
PSA’s DS brand comes out of Citroen’s shadow – Automotive News Europe
DS Automobiles was spun off from Citroen in 2014, but it took until 2018 before its first brand-specific model, the DS 7 Crossback compact SUV, went on sale. The smaller DS 3 Crossback, which will have an electric version of parent PSA Group’s CMP architecture, was launched last year. Four more DS models are expected… Continue reading PSA’s DS brand comes out of Citroen’s shadow – Automotive News Europe