Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week June 18, 2018 – June 24, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Cars.com 2018 American-Made Index: What’s the Most American Car? (Cars.com) Detroit… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 18 – June 24, 2018
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BMW threatens British with “alternative plans”
Saturday, 06/23/2018 12:37 clock The carmaker BMW warns Great Britain before the consequences of a hard Brexit. Clearness is needed by the end of the summer, said BMW representative in the UK, Ian Robertson, BBC broadcaster. The Munich company also represents the brands Mini and Rolls-Royce It has around 8,000 employees on the island. “If… Continue reading BMW threatens British with “alternative plans”
BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning
In this Wednesday, March 21, 2018 photo the logo of German car manufacturer BMW is pictured at the headquarters in Munich, Germany.Photo/Matthias Schrader, file) London: Car giant BMW has followed plane-maker Airbus in warning about the consequences of Brexit uncertainty. BMW UK boss Ian Robertson has said clarity is needed by the end of the… Continue reading BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning
Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine
Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. today agreed to start discussions on undertaking new joint projects for technological and market development, and vehicle production. As part of the new arrangement, Toyota will offer Suzuki the technology to develop a new compact and highly efficient car engine for India and other global markets, Toyota said… Continue reading Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine
Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to increase the local content of Baleno and Vitara Brezza models which it will receive from compatriot Suzuki Motor Corp. for selling in India under their partnership to make them price competitive, a senior company official said today. The likely changes to be brought in the two models “are still under… Continue reading Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective
‘Zero’ chance of Renault taking over Nissan, Mitsubishi: Ghosn
TOKYO (Reuters) – Renault SA (RENA.PA) absorbing Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) is not an option as the carmakers look to strengthen their partnership while retaining their autonomy, alliance chairman Carlos Ghosn said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, responds to a question on… Continue reading ‘Zero’ chance of Renault taking over Nissan, Mitsubishi: Ghosn
600bhp McLaren 600LT: first pictures of hardcore Sports Series model
The upcoming McLaren 600LT, a hardcore version of the 570S that forms part of the firm’s entry-level Sports Series, has been caught on camera for the first time six days before its reveal. The sighting shows that the model, which will be revealed on 28 June, will follow suit of the 675LT and recieve a ‘long tail’ (hence the name)… Continue reading 600bhp McLaren 600LT: first pictures of hardcore Sports Series model
Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO
Daimler has announced former sales executive Katrin Adt as the the new CEO of Smart, replacing Annette Winkler, who steps down at the end of September. Adt joined Daimler in 1999, and worked in various sales positions until 2013, when she branched out into human resources. It’s understood that the move aims to reverse Smart’s… Continue reading Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO
Volkswagen aims for solid-state battery production by 2025
Volkswagen has announced that it aims to have a production facility for solid-state batteries by 2025. The announcement comes with the VW Group’s £75 million investment in Californian battery technology company QuantumScape, following six years of collaboration with the firm. Solid-state battery technology, Volkswagen claims, would more than double the capacity compared with the brand’s current… Continue reading Volkswagen aims for solid-state battery production by 2025
BMW calls back 12,000 diesel cars
BMW: Recall at 5 and 7 for exhaust emissions – SPIEGEL ONLINE Illegal switch-off device BMW calls back 12,000 diesel cars BMW begins recalling about 12,000 diesel vehicles. In the models of the 5 and 7 series an illegal defeat device is installed. The manufacturer speaks of a technical breakdown. DPA BMW vehicles of the… Continue reading BMW calls back 12,000 diesel cars