Mercedes-Benz India plans a 15-model assault in 2021

As Mercedes-Benz India strategises its revival amidst flagging sales in the luxury car segment, it has lined up a model assault with 15 launches including few facelifts in 2021 and also plans an additional investment of about Rs 400 crore towards further localisation of its production. Offering a sneak peek of the company’s strategy for 2021, Martin Schwenk,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India plans a 15-model assault in 2021

@FCA: 2021 January North American Manufacturing Operations

UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS*         Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Ill. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, Ont. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee L (launches in Q1… Continue reading @FCA: 2021 January North American Manufacturing Operations

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW extends short-time work in Wolfsburg due to chip bottlenecks001096

VW plant in Wolfsburg On December 18, the group announced that it would adjust production at individual locations in China, North America and Europe due to global bottlenecks in semiconductors. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg The bottleneck in computer chips is forcing Volkswagen to extend short-time work at its largest plant in Wolfsburg. In addition to the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW extends short-time work in Wolfsburg due to chip bottlenecks001096

Spartan RV Chassis to Showcase Mobile Technology and Extended Owner Support at Upcoming RV Shows

Spartan RV Chassis representatives will be onsite at both events, providing expertise and answering questions about the Company’s newly launched Dealer RV Chassis Connect™ app and recently updated Connected Care™ mobile application for RV owners. Within the Connected Care app, Spartan chassis owners can review pre-trip inspection checklists, view service center locations, look up diagnostic… Continue reading Spartan RV Chassis to Showcase Mobile Technology and Extended Owner Support at Upcoming RV Shows

Geely and Foxconn to form auto partnership: Sources

Taiwan’s Foxconn and Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will form a partnership to provide contract manufacturing and consultancy services to automakers and mobility companies, three sources said on Wednesday. The two companies will set up a joint venture which will form the basis of a strategic partnership for the auto industry, said one source… Continue reading Geely and Foxconn to form auto partnership: Sources

Dana’s EV parts plant in Pune to open in Q1 2021

Dana, a global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, is strengthening its global electrification capabilities through production of e-drive technologies in Pune, one of India’s leading automotive hubs and home to a number of leading OEMs including Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. In September 2020, Dana announced that it will be setting… Continue reading Dana’s EV parts plant in Pune to open in Q1 2021

Hyundai India uses rail route to export cars to Nepal

Hyundai Motor India has started exporting its made-in-India cars in its first-ever eco-friendly operations through railway mode, with the dispatch of the first consignment of 125 cars to Nepal. The first export consignment was flagged-off by Ganesh Mani S, director – production, Hyundai Motor India, and S Subramanian, additional divisional railway manager, Southern Railway, from… Continue reading Hyundai India uses rail route to export cars to Nepal

@Renault: LADA: results of commercial activity in 2020000153

In 2020, 343,512 LADA cars were sold in Russia. The Brand’s share in the passenger car and light commercial vehicle market increased from 20.6% to 21.5%, setting an absolute record for the last 9 years. Thanks to the state measures to stimulate the demand on the automotive market, successful implementation of advanced public procurement programs,… Continue reading @Renault: LADA: results of commercial activity in 2020000153

@FCA: FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditional

FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditionalFCA announced today that the cash distribution declared on January 4, 2021 has become unconditional.As previously announced, the special cash distribution of €1.84 per common share corresponding to a total distribution of approximately €2.9 billion (the “cash distribution”) is payable to holders of FCA… Continue reading @FCA: FCA announces that the previously declared special cash distribution has become unconditional

Exclusive: Indian automaker Mahindra cuts over half of North America workforce – sources

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI/DETROIT (Reuters) – Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has cut more than half of the workforce at its North American unit, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing legal tussle. FILE PHOTO: ROXOR off-road vehicles are seen in the Mahindra Automotive North America assembly… Continue reading Exclusive: Indian automaker Mahindra cuts over half of North America workforce – sources