Kia Motors Company alongside Hyundai Motor Company today announced its investment into IONITY, a joint venture established by global automakers. Under the agreement Kia and Hyundai, affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), will play a key role in further enhancing the availability of EV charging stations with additional convenience benefits for its… Continue reading Kia Motors Invests in IONITY to Democratize High-Power EV Charging Network
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Ford to unveil new Puma SUV at Frankfurt auto show that probably won't be sold in US
CLOSE The interior of the EQ concept luxury sedan Mercedes will show at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show is airy and elegant. (Photo: Daimler AG – Global Communications, Mercedes-Benz Cars) Electric vehicles and SUVs will dominate the massive Frankfurt auto show in Germany Sept. 12-22, as Europe’s new car season begins. Like all major auto… Continue reading Ford to unveil new Puma SUV at Frankfurt auto show that probably won't be sold in US
Tesla Pickup will “most likely” be unveiled in November, says Elon Musk
Are you looking for information on the Telsa Pickup Truck release date? It will most likely be unveiled in November, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The last time we were updated on a possible unveiling of the Tesla Pickup was back in July when Musk tweeted that the unveiling would likely come in “2… Continue reading Tesla Pickup will “most likely” be unveiled in November, says Elon Musk
As UAW contract deadline nears, GM sends letter to plants
General Motors Co. sent a letter to its plants Friday, telling workers the company was moving the contract bargaining process along with the United Auto Workers as quickly as it can, while stressing it needed to “close the competitive gap” to stay successful. The UAW is negotiating first with GM, which was chosen as the target company in… Continue reading As UAW contract deadline nears, GM sends letter to plants
UAW leaders for GM, Ford reassure members that negotiations are progressing
With a little more than a week before contracts with Detroit’s automakers expire, two United Auto Workers vice presidents used letters to reassure local leaders that negotiations are progressing — but stressed the union is prepared to strike. The UAW is negotiating first with General Motors Co., a move that comes as GM is moving to close four U.S. plants. In letters sent… Continue reading UAW leaders for GM, Ford reassure members that negotiations are progressing
Shift to electric vehicles will radically change auto factories
The flood of electric vehicles rolling out over the next decade will have many fewer parts and assemblies than today’s gas-powered cars and trucks. And that will radically change the auto factory floor, with fewer jobs and the real possibility that the batteries and electric motors that power the new vehicles could be sourced offshore. Think about it: Fully… Continue reading Shift to electric vehicles will radically change auto factories
Marshall Group opens new Nissan dealership in Lincoln
Marshall Group has opened a new Nissan dealership in Lincoln combining sales, aftersales, service and used car facilities together in one modern state of the art facility. The new dealership includes a new customer Re:Fuel lounge where visitors can relax with a hot or cold drink, and an innovative design lab. Here, customers can explore… Continue reading Marshall Group opens new Nissan dealership in Lincoln
Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General
South African auto sector in line for $4 bln investment boost -industry body
CAPE TOWN, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Africa’s top vehicle manufacturer, South Africa, could see as much as 60 billion rand ($4.04 billion) invested in its vehicle and component sector over the next five years, industry body NAAMSA said in a statement on Friday. Andrew Kirby, president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA), said… Continue reading South African auto sector in line for $4 bln investment boost -industry body
GM CEO Barra calls meeting with Trump ‘productive and valuable’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said her face-to-face session with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday was “productive and valuable,” but declined to offer specifics. General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra departs after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., September… Continue reading GM CEO Barra calls meeting with Trump ‘productive and valuable’