Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Trucks reach milestone

Mine operator Rio Tinto has taken away one billion tonnes of displacement with its Autonomous Vehicle Fleet. The enterprise Rio Tinto operates the ore mining mainly in Australia, For the removal of the hub one uses Autonomer trucks and Trains, The trucks that bring the earth away are Muldkipper equipped with the AHS (Autonomous Haulage… Continue reading Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Trucks reach milestone

GM to shut one South Korea plant, decide on fate of others within weeks

DETROIT/SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors Co said it will close one of its four plants in South Korea and incur an $850 million impairment charge as part of a restructuring of its money-losing business in Asia’s fourth-biggest economy. The U.S. automaker said it would decide the future of its remaining South Korean operations within weeks,… Continue reading GM to shut one South Korea plant, decide on fate of others within weeks

European drivers still want the internal combustion engine

Almost 60% of European drivers see a positive future for petrol and diesel engines, according to new research published by Mazda. The Mazda Driver Project research – commissioned together with Ipsos MORI – polled 11,008 people across key European markets and an average of 58% believe there is “a lot of innovation and improvement still… Continue reading European drivers still want the internal combustion engine

Tire manufacturer buys a fifth: Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU

All articles and backgrounds 02/13/2018 Tire manufacturer buys a fifth Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU DPA Already in French hands: Now there is next to the French Mobivia with the tire manufacturer Michelin a second French shareholder of the workshop chain ATU The French tire manufacturer Michelin Show stock market chart has invested one… Continue reading Tire manufacturer buys a fifth: Michelin goes into workshop chain ATU

Interview with BMW boss Harald Krüger: “The number one, everywhere”

Powerful: “I can also be tough and consistent,” says BMW boss MANAGER MAGAZINE 2018/2 Company COMPANY BMW CEO Harald Krüger wants to push Mercedes from the throne. And work harder internally. EXECUTIVE BOARD, not spokesman: Harald Krüger is in a good mood from the Christmas holiday – and quite aggressive Mr Krüger, you have been… Continue reading Interview with BMW boss Harald Krüger: “The number one, everywhere”

BMW Group achieves best-ever January

Munich. Following its seventh consecutive year of record sales, the world’s number one manufacturer of premium vehicles started 2018 with another record: the BMW Group has never sold so many cars in January as in this year. A total of 169,538 customers took delivery of a BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce premium vehicle, an increase of… Continue reading BMW Group achieves best-ever January

GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring

General Motors says it will close an underutilized factory in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May as part of a restructuring of its operations. (Photo: .) Seoul, South Korea – General Motors says it will close an underutilized factory in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May as part of a restructuring… Continue reading GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring

Record Growth and Profit for Morgan Motor Company

Morgan Motor Company has today announced record profitability and growth as it continues to roll out a long-term strategy plan under the guidance of Chairman Dominic Riley, Managing Director Steve Morris and family shareholders – keeping up the positive momentum in the family owned business. Year-end financial reports released today announce record growth from the… Continue reading Record Growth and Profit for Morgan Motor Company

Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add to do-not-drive list

Ford is telling the owners of Ranger pickups not to drive them because their Takata air bag inflators may be dangerous. (Photo: Paul Sancya / AP) Detroit – Ford and Mazda are adding more than 35,000 pickup trucks in North America to a list of vehicles that should not be driven because they have Takata… Continue reading Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add to do-not-drive list

Government launches UK Industrial Strategy

Business Secretary Greg Clark MP has today (27 November 2017) launched the government’s ambitious Industrial Strategy, setting out a long-term vision for how Britain can build on its economic strengths, address its productivity performance, embrace technological change and boost the earning power of people across the UK. In the strategy, the government has identified four… Continue reading Government launches UK Industrial Strategy