Servicethe intersections of the automotive sector Essential alliances between large groups that aim to reach the target of 15 million sales. The crux of the modular platforms: the Vw model and the Fiat Chrysler delay by Alberto Annicchiarico and Mario Cianflone 26 August 2019 5 ‘of reading Quota 15 million cars sold. This seems to… Continue reading Auto, the obliged way to alliances. Investments push mergers
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Auto companies in India halt production to tackle slowdown
With India’s auto sales declining for the ninth straight month in July, more automotive manufacturers are laying off workers and temporarily halting production to keep costs in check.Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor and South Korea’s Hyundai Motor are the latest in a string of companies to halt production at plants to combat slumping sales, according to company memos to employees, reviewed by Reuters.The sales declines have triggered major job cuts in India’s auto sector.
Carver: Electric cabin scooter as a tricycle with tilting technology
Under the name Carver is a cabin scooter with E-drive arise. The Dutch company had already failed around the turn of the millennium with the same vehicle concept, but then put on a combustor. August 23, 2019, 8:45 am, Andreas Donath Carver (Image: Carver) The new Carver is a cabin scooter with two seats arranged… Continue reading Carver: Electric cabin scooter as a tricycle with tilting technology
Corrected: Auto companies in India cut more jobs, halt production to tackle slowdown
View photosA worker works next to the assembly line of the Hyundai Motor India Ltd. plant at Kancheepuram district in Tamil NaduMore (This Aug 22 story corrects paragraph 5 to remove the number of cuts at Denso and adds company response) By Sudarshan Varadhan and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) – With India’s auto sales… Continue reading Corrected: Auto companies in India cut more jobs, halt production to tackle slowdown
Toyota will deploy 850 electric vehicles at the Olympics, including some weird ones
Toyota is providing the official fleet for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 and 90% of them will be electric. That’s 850 electric vehicles to be deployed next year — most of them new, including some weird ones. Last month, we already reported on the short-range shuttle that Toyota is building specifically… Continue reading Toyota will deploy 850 electric vehicles at the Olympics, including some weird ones
Luminar debuts comprehensive and affordable Iris lidar
With over 60 issued/allowed patents and nearly 200 total filings, Luminar is widely known for its 3D lidar data with camera-like high resolution and radar-like long range. Although the autonomous vehicle sensor and software company prioritizes performance over more affordable prices, Luminar will bring the latter to the table with a new lidar sensor, Iris.… Continue reading Luminar debuts comprehensive and affordable Iris lidar
Small Fully Electric Lexus Concept To Be Shown In October
Hybrids remain the core for the brand, but there will be all-electric models too. Lexus, after years of reluctance towards all-electric cars, is finally working on… a concept, of a small electric hatchback for city use. According to the latest rumors and previous reports, the new EV concept will be unveiled in October at the… Continue reading Small Fully Electric Lexus Concept To Be Shown In October
Toyota Selects Around 240* Athletes from 43 Countries/Areas as Global Team Toyota Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020
Dedicated web page launched, supporting athlete activities towards Tokyo 2020 Helping people realise their dreams by supporting Olympic and Paralympic Games hopefuls Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today announced that it has launched a dedicated page on its global website to support and share the stories and activities… Continue reading Toyota Selects Around 240* Athletes from 43 Countries/Areas as Global Team Toyota Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020
UPDATE 2-Trump attacks Ford Motor for not backing fuel economy rollback
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up a series of attacks on automakers on Wednesday for not backing his administration’s plan to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency rules, singling out Ford Motor Co (F.N) in particular for backing a deal with California for stricter fuel economy standards. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Trump attacks Ford Motor for not backing fuel economy rollback
BYD’s profit triples as China’s electric car boom continues
China is considering offering favourable treatment to other vehicle technologies including petrol-electric hybrid vehicles SHANGHAI – Chinese electric car maker BYD Co Ltd posted a 203.6% rise in first-half profit on Wednesday, as China’s new energy vehicle market continues to surge. The Shenzhen-based company, which is backed by U.S. investor Warren Buffett and whose products… Continue reading BYD’s profit triples as China’s electric car boom continues