A visitor is reflected as he takes pictures of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Ford accumulated losses of more than $2 bln in 10 years Co has 2% share of India’s car market, struggled to boost sales Ford follows GM, Harley in ceasing… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:19 PM UTCFord to end manufacturing in India, take $2 billion hitFord Motor Co will stop manufacturing in India and take a …
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Autos & TransportationRenault in talks to end Chinese van venture with Brilliance – source7:31 AM UTC
The logo of carmaker Renault is seen at a dealership in Paris, France, August 15, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier BEIJING/PARIS, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) is in advanced discussions to end its joint venture to build vans with China’s state-backed Brilliance (1114.HK), a source close to the matter said, as the French firm overhauls its… Continue reading Autos & TransportationRenault in talks to end Chinese van venture with Brilliance – source7:31 AM UTC
World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Production Scheduling Affected by Supplier Problem001572
As you’re well aware, Ford intends to ship more turbo-engined Mavericks to U.S. dealers in the first model year of production. The bad news for the hybrid extends to a production scheduling halt due to parts availability. Maverick Truck Club… (continue reading…) Go to Source
@Ford: Ford Restructures India Operations: Plans to Grow Ford Business Solutions; Serve Customers with Iconic Global Vehicles; Cease Local Vehicle Manufacturing
Ford plans to significantly expand its 11,000-employee Business Solutions team in India in coming years to support Ford globally; team to focus on engineering, technology, and business operations centres of excellence Ford India will cease manufacturing vehicles for sale in India immediately; manufacturing of vehicles for export will wind down at Sanand vehicle assembly plant… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Restructures India Operations: Plans to Grow Ford Business Solutions; Serve Customers with Iconic Global Vehicles; Cease Local Vehicle Manufacturing
@niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211
China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van
Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has unveiled its first cargo van, the vessel upon which it will self-drive into the world of urban logistics. WeRide will work with Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangling Motors (JMC) and Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express to commercialize its first self-driving van at scale. The deal was signed on Wednesday… Continue reading China’s WeRide unveils Robovan, its first electric, autonomous cargo van
Ampere Electric eyes new frontiers with MLR Auto
Any conversation with Nagesh Basavanhalli will see three words — last-mile mobility — come up quite constantly. The MD and Group CEO of Greaves Cotton is clearly passionate about the subject, which explains why the company is literally going the extra mile (no pun intended) in this space. It also puts in context Basavanhalli’s vision… Continue reading Ampere Electric eyes new frontiers with MLR Auto
Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles. We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers. About two years ago, we reported on Tesla working on a technology to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars. We… Continue reading Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
@VW Group: Battery cells are the combustion chamber of the future003795
07/09/2021 Porsche is taking on responsibility for future generations. As early as 2030, more than 80 per cent of the sports car manufacturer’s vehicles are to be offered with an electric motor. Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s strategy as a basic principle: “As a car manufacturer, Porsche aims to achieve a carbon-neutral balance… Continue reading @VW Group: Battery cells are the combustion chamber of the future003795
@BMW: Contract signed with chassis partner: BMW M Motorsport enters the LMDh class with Dallara.001438
Munich. BMW M Motorsport has taken another important step towards entering the LMDh class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) from the 2023 season. The chassis for the two prototype cars will be produced in close collaboration with the globally-renowned and successful manufacturer Dallara. The contract was signed on Wednesday at the Dallara… Continue reading @BMW: Contract signed with chassis partner: BMW M Motorsport enters the LMDh class with Dallara.001438