Electric semi-trailer truck company Nikola is ready to expand into the world of pickup trucks. It’s announced a pickup called the Badger that has an extended-range electric powertrain—where the range extender is a hydrogen fuel cell stack. Historic British brand Lister has released a new teaser for a modern Storm supercar. While the original Storm… Continue reading Nikola Badger pickup, Lister Storm EV, Navigator vs. Escalade: Today’s Car News – Motor Authority
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Super GT entry “very appealing, exciting” for R-Motorsport – The Union Journal
The Swiss team revealed at the end of last month that it will certainly tip down from the German visiting cars and truck collection after simply one period of independently running the Vantage DTM under permit from Aston Martin. However, the expertise it acquired in developing the version can verify beneficial in a capacity entry… Continue reading Super GT entry “very appealing, exciting” for R-Motorsport – The Union Journal
MG Gloster SUV debuts at Auto Expo 2020
MG India has revealed the full-size Gloster SUV, based on the Chinese Maxus D90. It is officially the largest SUV to wear an MG badge and will take position as the brand’s range-topper in India when it goes on sale during Diwali this year. The large SUV will have immediate appeal for the ‘size-does-matter’… Continue reading MG Gloster SUV debuts at Auto Expo 2020
Suzuki Motor to set up lithium ion battery recycling plant in India
Four months after it signed an MoU with the Gujarat government for setting up of a Rs 4930 crore lithium ion battery plant in Bacharaji, near Ahmedabad, the Suzuki Motor Corporation- (SMC) backed Automotive Electronics Power Pvt Ltd (AEPPL) is now also planning to set up a lithium ion battery recycling facility in the future. According to… Continue reading Suzuki Motor to set up lithium ion battery recycling plant in India
Honda and Toyota to keep Chinese plants closed over virus fears
TOKYO — Honda Motor and Toyota Motor will keep shuttered auto plants in China closed in response to the coronavirus epidemic, Nikkei has learned. Honda on Friday announced that it will aim to restart production in the Wuhan area of Hubei Province on Feb. 17. On Jan. 29, it decided to suspend operations until Feb. 9 in response to a… Continue reading Honda and Toyota to keep Chinese plants closed over virus fears
Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Friday shook up its top management, naming strategy chief Jim Farley as chief operating officer and promising skeptical investors the company will kick a slow-moving turnaround into a higher gear. FILE PHOTO: Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company, speaks during the Lincoln presentation at the… Continue reading Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
DENSO Opens Central Technical Training Center in Maryville, Reaffirms commitment to Tennessee and Advanced Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, today announced the opening of its Central Technical Training Center at its Maryville, Tennessee, facility. DENSO designed the state-of-the-art technical training center to educate its employees about the latest technologies and best practices in advanced manufacturing, a move that helps ensure… Continue reading DENSO Opens Central Technical Training Center in Maryville, Reaffirms commitment to Tennessee and Advanced Manufacturing
Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through February 16 as virus hits supply, logistics
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Friday said production at all of its China plants would remain suspended through Feb. 16, joining a growing number of automakers facing stoppages due to supply chain issues as the coronavirus spreads. FILE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in… Continue reading Toyota keeps China plant output stopped through February 16 as virus hits supply, logistics
Suzuki considers China supply options, third-quarter profit falls 11%
TOKYO (Reuters) – Suzuki Motor Corp (7269.T) said on Friday it was considering sourcing vehicle components from outside China, as the spread of a new coronavirus in the country threatens to disrupt vehicle production in its biggest market, India. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Suzuki Motor Corp. is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show… Continue reading Suzuki considers China supply options, third-quarter profit falls 11%
@Toyota: Toyota Announces April-December 2019 Financial Results
Toyota City, Japan, Feb 6, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announces its financial results for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2019. Consolidated vehicle sales totaled 6,830,129 units, an increase of 129,227 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces April-December 2019 Financial Results