Car manufacturer BMW has warned a no-deal Brexit would mean a cut in production of the Mini at its factory in Oxford. The firm’s chief financial officer Nicolas Peter said manufacturing was likely to drop at the Cowley plant, which in turn would affect jobs. “No-deal would mean that, most likely, [World Trade Organization] tariffs… Continue reading BMW warns a no-deal Brexit would mean Mini production cut in Oxford affecting UK jobs – iNews
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UAW, GM officials offer differing views of contract talk progress
CLOSE In this July 16 photo, United Auto Workers President Gary Jones speaks during the opening of their contract talks with General Motors in Detroit. (Photo: Paul Sancya, AP) General Motors and the UAW offered opposite perspectives on the progress of contract talks after the union named GM as the “target” company with which it will… Continue reading UAW, GM officials offer differing views of contract talk progress
Audi’s new concept is an all-electric off-roader with drones for headlights
Audi is not a brand you’d typically associate with off-road adventures, but that didn’t stop the automaker from kicking up some dirt with its new concept at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi AI:Trail (maybe it’s less of a mouthful in German?) is an all-electric, all-terrain vehicle for the future of outdoor adventures. Before… Continue reading Audi’s new concept is an all-electric off-roader with drones for headlights
Tesla is working on 5th assembly line at Fremont factory ahead of Model Y production
Tesla is preparing a fifth assembly line at its Fremont, California, factory as it prepares to add Model Y production to the already very busy plant. There have been a lot of talks about how many cars Tesla could produce at the Fremont factory. When it was operated by Toyota and GM, the plant had… Continue reading Tesla is working on 5th assembly line at Fremont factory ahead of Model Y production
BESPOKE MOBILITY, DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Sometimes, it’s just a short step from an ultra-personalised phone case to an almost unique colour scheme for your bodywork… Nowadays, we always expect even more: we want to choose from a wide range of products or services, then we want to personalise our choice to suit our tastes and needs, or better still, make… Continue reading BESPOKE MOBILITY, DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
German automotive supplier Continental announces CO2-neutral production by 2040
BERLIN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) — Continental is planning to be CO2-neutral “in all of its production processes” by 2040, Elmar Degenhardt, chief executive officer (CEO) of the second largest automotive supplier in Germany, announced at the international motor show IAA in Frankfurt on Tuesday.
In addition, Degenhart was optimistic that the automotive industry would be able to achieve CO2-neutrality “across the entire supply chain” by 2050.
The automotive industry would need to be CO2-neutral by 2050 “at the latest”, which would be “feasible if business and politics tackle it together”, noted Degenhart.
At the IAA, one of the largest automotive trade fairs in the world, Degenhart urged the German government to relieve the tax burden on Germany's automotive industry since “lower taxes and costs allow for higher investments and thus more innovations”.
In order to achieve carbon neutrality, Continental is aiming “in a first step” to solely use electricity from renewable energy sources in a..
Hyundai and Kia invest in Europe’s high-power fast-charging network
Hyundai and Kia announced Monday that they are investing in Ionity, Europe's 350-kilowatt charging network. They will join BMW Group, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen/Porsche in expanding charging station availability for vehicles with 800 volt on-board systems.
This partnership gives Hyundai the opportunity to develop vehicles with 800-volt systems that will be able to utilize the 350-kilowatt capacity of Ionity's network, which currently comprises 140 stations. Another 50 are currently under construction and the company plans to expand to an addition 200 sites by 2020.
It's Ionity's goal that its stations be no more than 120 km (75 miles) apart along major highways, guaranteeing that even small city cars will have sufficient range to travel between stations.
“Our participation in this joint venture reaffirms the Group’s commitment to future electromobility. I am confident that our work with Ionity will open a new era of high-power charging experiences, where charging will be seamless and easier than refueling for our customers,” said Hyundai Product VP Thomas Schemera.
Ionity was formed in 2017 with the mission of developing a connected, high-output charging network for European EVs. The coalition was formed with 800-volt systems in mind, allowing for quicker charge times for vehicles like the Porsche Taycan and a forthcoming Hyundai EV.
Europe remains well ahead of the United States with respect to DC fast charging. Tesla's V3 Superchargers charge at up to 250 kw and have recently arrived in some markets. Most U.S. hardware caps at 150 kw.
Interview: Alain Visser, Chief Executive, Lynk & Co International – Automotive World
The design of an office is usually a good indicator of how a company likes to operate. Many traditional corporate offices resemble the waiting area of a dental practice—clean, traditional and often due a revamp. Despite its business in manufacturing vehicles, Geely subsidiary Lynk & Co is adamant that it is not like the other… Continue reading Interview: Alain Visser, Chief Executive, Lynk & Co International – Automotive World
Rivian Announces $350 Million Investment from Cox Automotive
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 10, 2019 – Rivian today announced an equity investment of $350 million from global automotive services company Cox Automotive. In addition to the investment, the companies will explore partnership opportunities in service operations, logistics, and digital retailing. “We are building a Rivian ownership experience that matches the care and consideration that go into our vehicles,” said RJ Scaringe, founder and… Continue reading Rivian Announces $350 Million Investment from Cox Automotive
It Appears A New Tesla Fremont Assembly Line Is In The Works
Is it an auto assembly line or perhaps that new battery line? Interestingly, the whole entire world follows Tesla‘s every move, large or small. C’mon, there are substantial stock interests at stake here. All vested interests aside, we may never know rather rapidly if there is a fountain going in at the GM Tech Center… Continue reading It Appears A New Tesla Fremont Assembly Line Is In The Works