FILE PHOTO: The new Ferrari Roma is senn outside the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome, Italy, November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari (RACE.MI) has become the latest manufacturer to join the European carmakers’ association (ACEA), the auto lobby said on Tuesday. ACEA represents manufacturers of passenger cars, vans,… Continue reading Ferrari joins European auto lobby ACEA four years after spin-off
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German carmakers eye Brandenburg after Tesla expansion push
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) – The German state of Brandenburg has received a flurry of inquiries from German carmakers after electric car start-up Tesla (TSLA.O) opted to build its European factory there, Brandenburg’s Economy Minister Joerg Steinbach told Reuters.… Continue reading German carmakers eye Brandenburg after Tesla expansion push
Tesla starts work on building Model Y SUVs at Shanghai factory
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) said it has started work on building Model Y electric sports utility vehicles (SUV) at its $2 billion Shanghai factory, marking a new milestone for the company’s first foreign car plant. Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk and Shanghai’s Mayor Ying Yong attend an opening ceremony… Continue reading Tesla starts work on building Model Y SUVs at Shanghai factory
Anand Gopalan succeeds founder David Hall as Velodyne LiDAR CEO
Anand Gopalan is appointed as the new CEO of California-based Velodyne LiDAR. Gopalan, who was Velodyne’s CTO succeeds founder David Hall. Hall will continue as full-time chairman of the Board and remain actively involved in directing the company’s technology, product vision and business strategy. Gopalan is an engineer and technology executive with experience in leading… Continue reading Anand Gopalan succeeds founder David Hall as Velodyne LiDAR CEO
@Geely: LEVC celebrates best sales year in history
The London EV Company achieved another strong sales month in October selling 333 electric TX taxis, closely following its historic record September sales result (352). With October also marking the build of the 3,000th TX since its launch in early 2018, the demand for the new electric version of the iconic British taxi across the UK and Europe continues to grow.… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC celebrates best sales year in history
Mercedes-Benz and James Cameron built an Avatar-inspired car perfect for Pandora
Mercedes-Benz channeled the wild and imaginative world of James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar for its latest concept car — an electric autonomous vehicle covered in bionic flaps that aims to show how man and machine can merge and live responsibly in nature. The concept car, appropriately named AVTR for Advanced Vehicle Transformation, was unveiled Monday… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and James Cameron built an Avatar-inspired car perfect for Pandora
Hyundai to build air taxis for Uber’s future aerial ride share network
Hyundai Motor is partnering with Uber to develop and potentially mass produce air taxis for a future aerial ride share network. The partnership is the latest addition to Uber Elevate’s growing network that includes Aurora Flight Sciences, which is now a subsidiary of Boeing, Bell, Embraer, Joby Aviation, Pipistrel Aircraft, Karem Aircraft and Jaunt Air… Continue reading Hyundai to build air taxis for Uber’s future aerial ride share network
UPDATE 1-Aston Martin expects annual profit to nearly halve on Europe weakness
FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) on Tuesday warned that its annual core profit would plummet more than 45% from last year, as weak demand in Europe led to a… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Aston Martin expects annual profit to nearly halve on Europe weakness
Aston Martin warns of steep fall in profit as volumes drop
FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) on Tuesday warned its annual core profit would be significantly lower than last year, as weak demand in Europe led to a 7% drop… Continue reading Aston Martin warns of steep fall in profit as volumes drop
LG OLED TVS MAKE CREATORS’ DREAMS COME TRUE, BRINGING CINEMA, SPORTS, GAMING TO LIFE IN NEW WAYS
2020 LG OLED and LG NanoCell TVs Ready to Stun with Innovative Design,Best Picture Quality, Enhanced Features, Wide Selection of Compelling Content LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 – LG Electronics (LG), the world leader in OLED TVs, is raising the bar again in 2020 with 14 new LG OLED models led by three new art-inspired… Continue reading LG OLED TVS MAKE CREATORS’ DREAMS COME TRUE, BRINGING CINEMA, SPORTS, GAMING TO LIFE IN NEW WAYS