China’s Oriental Space on Wednesday announced raising 400 million yuan ($63 million) in its two tranches in its angel round, the first one being closed last year. Investors who have backed the space technology firm are Matrix Partners China, tech bellwether Sequoia Capital China – they have led the angel+ round. Others who pumped in capital… Continue reading China’s Oriental Space secures funding from Matrix, Sequoia, others
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An over $1 million custom mid-engine Dodge Charger was built for Dominic Toretto to drive in ‘Fast 9’ – Business Insider India
Warning: There are very minor spoilers ahead for “F9.” Dominic Toretto drives a sleek 1968 mid-engine Dodge Charger in the new film. The car was custom built using new and old technology and cost over $1 million to create. Dominic Toretto’s iconic Dodge Charger gets a major upgrade in “Fast 9.“ In part of the… Continue reading An over $1 million custom mid-engine Dodge Charger was built for Dominic Toretto to drive in ‘Fast 9’ – Business Insider India
Rugged Ineos Grenadier SUV coming to US in 2023 – Motor Authority
Rugged, off-road-oriented SUVs like the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender may soon face competition from a formidable contender being developed by the newly minted automotive arm of British chemical giant Ineos. We’re talking about the Grenadier, a boxy, go-anywhere SUV modeled after the previous-generation Land Rover Defender and due to start production… Continue reading Rugged Ineos Grenadier SUV coming to US in 2023 – Motor Authority
@Daimler: Ignition key: Mercedes-Benz Museum Inside No. 31/2021
From keys with key bits to smart keys and drive authorisation systems Nowadays keys feature computer units and communicate with the vehicle “33 Extras”: Exhibits of motoring culture at the Mercedes-Benz Museum Stuttgart. 160 vehicles and a total of 1,500 exhibits are presented in the varied permanent exhibition of the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The “33 Extras” are a particular highlight:… Continue reading @Daimler: Ignition key: Mercedes-Benz Museum Inside No. 31/2021
@niche: Top Car Stocks for Q3 2021000937
TipRanks Nio: European Opportunity Beckons European automakers, or more specifically, German ones, have historically claimed a big chunk of the premium auto market. Where luxury and performance are concerned, it has been hard to beat brands such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Now, however, with the arrival of electric vehicles (EVs), even the top-end auto… Continue reading @niche: Top Car Stocks for Q3 2021000937
Rolls-Royce appoints Anita Frew and Mike Manley as Non-Executive Directors – DirectorsTalk Interviews
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR) has announced that it has appointed Anita Frew as a Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Anita will join the Board with effect from 1 July 2021 and will succeed Sir Ian Davis as Chair on 1 October 2021. Sir Ian will retire from the Board on 30 September 2021, after nearly… Continue reading Rolls-Royce appoints Anita Frew and Mike Manley as Non-Executive Directors – DirectorsTalk Interviews
Martin Schwenk: ‘We are not bypassing dealers. Our network is our biggest competitive advantage.’
After revealing its dynamic ‘Retail of the Future‘ (RoTF) sales strategy last week, Mercedes-Benz India has assured that its dealers (now called franchise partners) will continue to hold key importance in the company’s business operations in the country. The new retail dynamic, which is similar to a direct-to-consumer model and involves elimination of inventory costs… Continue reading Martin Schwenk: ‘We are not bypassing dealers. Our network is our biggest competitive advantage.’
@Daimler: 100 stars shine in Rome – Mercedes-Benz delivers Citaro hybrid buses to the transport company Atac
The Citaro hybrid reduces fuel consumption and emissions considerably Ten-year service contract; Daimler Buses takes care of maintenance in the customer’s workshop Atac is one of Europe’s largest municipal transport companies Stuttgart / Rome – Rome-based transport company, Atac, will receive 100 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses. The city buses are to be delivered in three… Continue reading @Daimler: 100 stars shine in Rome – Mercedes-Benz delivers Citaro hybrid buses to the transport company Atac
EV startup Fisker sets moonshot goal of making a climate neutral EV by 2027
Electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. has set a moonshot goal of creating its first climate neutral car by 2027. Fisker has yet to bring a vehicle to market — climate neutral or not — making this an ambitious target. The all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV, which is still on track to go into production in November… Continue reading EV startup Fisker sets moonshot goal of making a climate neutral EV by 2027
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group, BASF, Daimler AG and Fairphone start partnership for sustainable Lithium mining in Chile003238
Several companies have initiated a “Responsible Lithium Partnership” aiming to work towards responsible natural resource management, including lithium, in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. This cross-industry partnership is funded at its inception by Volkswagen Group, BASF, Daimler AG, and Fairphone. The partnership intends to foster a dialogue among local stakeholders, generating and synthesizing scientific facts and… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group, BASF, Daimler AG and Fairphone start partnership for sustainable Lithium mining in Chile003238