Ford starts production of the Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL van at its manufacturing site in Cologne, Germany Based on a Ford Transit chassis, the electric delivery van is fitted with a battery-electric drivetrain and a body designed and built to StreetScooter specifications Deutsche Post DHL Group and Ford are pioneers in the electrification of… Continue reading Ford Starts Production of Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL Electric Delivery Van
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e.Go Mobile: Electric car e.Go Life will be launched in 2019
Diesel beats electric: Because of the diesel scandal suppliers want for the auto industry in future more control over their components. This is also true of the manufacturers of electric cars, The Aachen-based company e.Go Mobile can be ego Therefore deliver Life later. October 9, 2018, 12:25 pm, Werner Pluta Electric small car e.Go Life:… Continue reading e.Go Mobile: Electric car e.Go Life will be launched in 2019
Car maker Nedcar cuts 1,000 jobs as BMW reduces production
A production line at the Nedcar car plant Car maker VDL Nedcar is cutting some 1,000 of its 7,000 jobs because BMW is cutting production at the plant in Born, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. BMW is the only company which VDL works for and has been hit by declining demand. VDL produces some 220,000… Continue reading Car maker Nedcar cuts 1,000 jobs as BMW reduces production
VDL Nedcar workers threaten strike over compulsory Saturday overtime
A production line at the Nedcar car plant in 2015 Workers at the VDL Nedcar car plant in Limburg are threatening to go on strike after the company said it would introduce compulsory overtime on Saturdays, news agency ANP said. Minis and BMWs are made at the plant, but there is a backlog of some… Continue reading VDL Nedcar workers threaten strike over compulsory Saturday overtime
Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week shutdown
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning a two week shutdown of its Solihull plant at the end of October. Britain’s biggest carmaker blamed weakening global demand, especially in China, and has faced falling diesel sales in recent months. JLR said employees at the West Midlands plant would be paid for the duration of the shutdown… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week shutdown
Geely Automobile Holdings acquires two engine firms with RMB1.265 billion
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (the Company) announced on October 5 that Zhejiang Geely Dongli Zongcheng Company Limited (Zhejiang Dongli), an indirect 99% owned subsidiary of the Company, agreed to acquire two engine firms with a total of RMB1.265 billion involved. The announcement shows that Zhejiang Dongli entered into an acquisition agreement with Taizhou… Continue reading Geely Automobile Holdings acquires two engine firms with RMB1.265 billion
Volkswagen furloughs workers in Brazil as demand from depressed Argentina weakens
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Brazil operation is putting workers on a 20-day furlough, the company said on Monday, citing reduced demand from Argentina, which is undergoing an economic crisis that has derailed growth and slashed spending power. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is pictured in front of a slum, at the Volkswagen plant… Continue reading Volkswagen furloughs workers in Brazil as demand from depressed Argentina weakens
BorgWarner Opens New Plant in Wuhan, Significantly Expanding Propulsion System Capability and Capacity for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
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UK Uber drivers to stage 24 hour strike over pay and conditions
A UK union that represents the interests of Uber drivers has called a 24 hour strike for tomorrow. Ride-hailing giant Uber may not be comfortable thinking of the people who do the driving on its platform as workers but, in 2016, a UK employment tribunal ruled against its classification of a group of then current… Continue reading UK Uber drivers to stage 24 hour strike over pay and conditions
Fiat Chrysler prepares to produce plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade
MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said on Monday it had kicked-off preparations for the production of a plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Renegade as the carmaker pushes ahead with its electrification drive to meet tougher emissions rules. FILE PHOTO: A car with the Jeep logo badge is seen on display at the North… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler prepares to produce plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade