Volvo Cars to eliminate diesel from the new S60 sedan The new Volvo S60 sedan – to be launched later this spring – will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine, highlighting Volvo Cars’ commitment to a long-term future beyond the traditional combustion engine. All new Volvo models launched from 2019… Continue reading Volvo Cars to eliminate diesel from the new S60 sedan
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Asia Digest: Baidu joins Vesper round; Hyundai CRADLE invests in Metawave
May 16, 2018 Asian investors have backed US-based startups with Baidu joining in advanced sensor developer Vesper’s Series B funding and car-maker Hyundai Motor’s corporate venture arm Hyundai CRADLE investing in Metawave Coporation. Baidu joins Vesper’s $23m Series B Boston-based advanced piezoelectric sensors developer Vesper has raised a $23 million Series B funding, led by… Continue reading Asia Digest: Baidu joins Vesper round; Hyundai CRADLE invests in Metawave
UPDATE 1-Tesla loses two top executives at energy unit – Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) energy unit has lost two major executives, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company logo is seen in front of a showroom of U.S. car manufacturer Tesla in Zurich, Switzerland March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Arch Padmanabhan, the product director for Tesla’s stationary storage unit,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Tesla loses two top executives at energy unit – Bloomberg
Tesla plans six-day stoppage at factory for assembly line fixes: sources
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will pause production at its California factory for six days at the end of the May to work on fixes to its assembly line for its new Model 3 sedan, sources inside the company told Reuters. A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12,… Continue reading Tesla plans six-day stoppage at factory for assembly line fixes: sources
PSA tackles the 35-hour taboo
PSA continues to use opportunities offered by the Labor Law . The French car manufacturer has proposed to some 3,000 employees of its plant in Vesoul (Haute-Saone) to increase their working time from 35 hours to 37 hours 45 per week (an increase of 7.8%), in exchange for a wage increase of 2.8%. A project… Continue reading PSA tackles the 35-hour taboo
Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
Magna has opened an aluminium casting facility in Telford, England, which will supply structural castings to Jaguar Land Rover, a leading vehicle manufacturer in the UK and Magna’s long-time customer. The new facility is approximately 225,000 square feet and is expected to employ 300 people. Magna management was joined by Jaguar Land Rover executives and… Continue reading Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
RETAIL NETWORK CONTINUES TO INVEST AS McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE ACCELERATES NORTH AMERICAN GROWTH
22 May 2018 McLaren Beverly Hills and McLaren Sterling open brand new showrooms Retailers continue to invest in brand as sales increase Retailer network in North America includes 23 locations; new retail points scheduled for announcement in 2018 McLaren Automotive retailers on both the East and West Coasts have opened new, brand exclusive, showroom facilities… Continue reading RETAIL NETWORK CONTINUES TO INVEST AS McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE ACCELERATES NORTH AMERICAN GROWTH
Groupe PSA: Evolution within the Executive Committee
RUEIL MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: The Executive Committee is evolving to further deploy the Push to Pass Strategic Plan, Opel / Vauxhall PACE! plan, and accelerate the development of the Group (Paris:UG). Yannick Bézard is appointed Executive Vice President of the Eurasia Region. Yannick Bézard joined Groupe PSA in 1985. After holding various positions in… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Evolution within the Executive Committee
New engine family at Audi Hungaria
Series production of the first three-cylinder engine starts today at Audi Hungaria. The 1.0-liter gasoline engine delivering 63 and 85 kW (86 and 116 hp) is efficient and powerful. read on
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about flying taxis and why his kids won’t own cars
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, left, on “Office Hours,” the podcast hosted by Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff. (Office Hours Photo) Riding in the back of an Uber is sometimes the best way to hear an opinion on just about anything, from music to politics to restaurants and more. Turns out the best way to get the… Continue reading Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about flying taxis and why his kids won’t own cars