TOKYO — For the past 20 years or so, Suzuki Motor Chairman Osamu Suzuki has been pondering the future of the carmaker he has led for four decades, striving for a vision of the company’s next 100 years. With technological shifts such as electric cars and autonomous driving clouding Suzuki Motor’s outlook, and that of the industry as a… Continue reading Suzuki chairman pins hope on closer ties with Toyota
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You can save big money on a new Ford Taurus, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Pacifica
CLOSE Looking for a great deal on a new car? Buying site iSeecars.com has some tips on what models to look for to save up to 52% off MSRP. You’d be surprised at how many new cars from previous model years are still on dealers’ lots as the 2020 models start rolling into dealerships …… Continue reading You can save big money on a new Ford Taurus, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Pacifica
Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
SHANGHAI — Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing startup, will bring driverless taxis to Shanghai, the company announced Friday, with service to begin as soon as within the year. “Didi has the potential to become the first business to realize large-scale robotaxi service in China,” Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, said at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in… Continue reading Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
Automakers bank on buyback option to tackle slowdown
It’s not just the established companies that are offering this facility but also the new ones. Nilanjan Banerjee of New Delhi bought Mahindra’s premium luxury SUV, Alturas, this month. No big deal, except that he will keep the vehicle for three years, or 30,000 km, after which he is assured a buyback at 57% of… Continue reading Automakers bank on buyback option to tackle slowdown
General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations – Yahoo Finance UK
The GM logo in Warren Michigan More By Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) – General Motors has cut about 350 jobs from its Thai subsidiary’s operations, a labour representative said on Friday, slashing more than 15% of the workforce for the U.S. automaker that has two factories in Thailand. Thailand is a major manufacturing hub in… Continue reading General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations – Yahoo Finance UK
TOYOTA Motorsport and 3D Systems team up to develop automotive additive manufacturing solutions
Leading 3D printer OEM 3D Systems and German automotive R&D center TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) have announced a partnership to develop “first-to-market” additive manufacturing solutions. Both 3D Systems and TMG will merge their respective expertise to create advanced 3D printing technologies and materials catered for high-performance applications in the automotive industry. Aiming to break new… Continue reading TOYOTA Motorsport and 3D Systems team up to develop automotive additive manufacturing solutions
General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations
BANGKOK (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) has cut about 350 jobs from its Thai subsidiary’s operations, a labor representative said on Friday, slashing more than 15% of the workforce for the U.S. automaker that has two factories in Thailand. FILE PHOTO: A sign of the General Motors (GM) plant is pictured in the Eastern Seaboard… Continue reading General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations
Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021
Didi Chuxing will begin picking up ride-hailing passengers with self-driving cars in Shanghai in just a few months, according to company CTO Zhang Bo (via Reuters). The plan is to roll out autonomous pick-ups in Shanghai first, starting in one district of the city, and then expand the program from there – finally culminating in… Continue reading Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021
Toyota plans post-Brexit pause at Burnaston factory
Toyota Staff at Derbyshire plant will not work on 1 November amid fears of no-deal disruption New Toyota cars are transported from the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Toyota is planning to halt production at its factory in Burnaston on 1 November in anticipation of possible disruption to deliveries of parts, amid growing… Continue reading Toyota plans post-Brexit pause at Burnaston factory
Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch
CLOSE This is the Escape’s first complete redesign since the 2013 model year. Ford Motor Company, Wochit Amid anxiety about a global recession, slowing vehicles sales and looming job cuts, Ford Motor Co. delivered some good news to Louisville workers Thursday — a $550 million investment in its local factories and plans to retain union jobs. Most of the spending will… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch