Since LEVC’s successful introduction of the plug-in hybrid TX Taxi in 2017, the UK-based unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding has struggled with costs. As a result, the money-losing producer of the iconic London black cab brought in longtime Audi executive Joerg Hofmann as its new CEO in February. Hofmann’s first job was to stabilize the… Continue reading LEVC CEO counts on products, new markets to lift UK-based Geely unit – Automotive News Europe
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German carmaker Audi to ramp up engine output in Hungary in 2020 -minister
BUDAPEST, Nov 4 (Reuters) – German premium carmaker Audi will ramp up engine output to 2.25 million units next year at its Hungarian factory, up from 1.95 million produced in 2018, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.
BMW’s magical gesture control finally makes sense as touchscreens take over cars
BMW has been equipping its cars with in-air gesture control for several years and I never paid attention to it. It seemed redundant. Why wave your hand in the air when there’s dials, buttons, and touchscreens to do the same? Until this week, that is, when took delivery of a BMW 850i loaner equipped with… Continue reading BMW’s magical gesture control finally makes sense as touchscreens take over cars
Battery tech startup Sila Nano lands $45 million and Tesla veteran Kurt Kelty
Sila Technologies, the battery materials company that has partnered with BMW and Daimler, landed $45 million in new funding and hired two high-profile executives, including Kurt Kelty, who led the battery cell team at Tesla for more than a decade. Kelty, who was on Sila Nano’s advisory board, has been appointed vice president of automotive,… Continue reading Battery tech startup Sila Nano lands $45 million and Tesla veteran Kurt Kelty
Toyota Strengthens Manufacturing Organization
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its commitment to mobility and helping people find better ways to go places, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced several changes to its organization to further improve unprecedented changes to the automotive landscape. Effective immediately, TMNA will establish a Manufacturing Project Innovation Center… Continue reading Toyota Strengthens Manufacturing Organization
Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with unreleased Model 3 unveil wheels
Another Tesla Model Y prototype has been spotted, and this time it was equipped with the unreleased old turbine wheels from the Model 3 unveiling in 2016. After the original unveiling, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that they “spent a lot of time on those wheels,” and that they plan on bringing them to production.… Continue reading Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with unreleased Model 3 unveil wheels
Closing the AI Skills Gap: Deep Learning Institute Adds A Dozen New Courses
From finding the best sushi near you to improving the manufacturing process of industrial components to making the car you drive safer, AI is advancing convenience, productivity and reliability across industries. But taking advantage of the power of AI is not feasible without a skilled workforce. In fact, industry research indicates that lack of AI… Continue reading Closing the AI Skills Gap: Deep Learning Institute Adds A Dozen New Courses
German carmaker Audi to increase engine production in Hungary: minister
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Audi carmaker is seen at the entrance of a showroom in Nice, France, April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard BUDAPEST (Reuters) – German carmaker Audi (NSUG.DE) will increase the production of engines at its Hungarian factory to 2.25 million units next year, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. An… Continue reading German carmaker Audi to increase engine production in Hungary: minister
Render Whiz Brings Mercedes-Benz EQS To Life Right Before Your Eyes
See the sleek electric sedan rendered right here. Watch this slick video featuring a rendered Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan. From spy shots, the EQS comes to life right before your eyes. As renderer and sketch artist Joshua Thompson of Drivable Designs tells InsideEVs: “This is a drawing/rendering of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan. This rendering was very… Continue reading Render Whiz Brings Mercedes-Benz EQS To Life Right Before Your Eyes
UAW Confirms Ford F-150 Electric Pickup Truck & Hybrid Too
Michael Martinez discovered this welcome indiscretion at the union report of the deal. GM had to face a strike before it could reach a deal with UAW. To avoid that, Ford was quick in setting a tentative agreement with the union. According to CNBC, it still has to be approved by local UAW leaders and… Continue reading UAW Confirms Ford F-150 Electric Pickup Truck & Hybrid Too