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Tencent, Warburg Lead $215M Series D Round In China’s Mobike
Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Warburg Pincus have led a US$215 million series D funding round in Mobike, a Chinese smart bike-sharing company. New strategic investors including China’s largest travel company Ctrip, TPG, and Chinese hotel operator Huazhu Hotels Group, as well as existing investors Sequoia Capital China and Hillhouse Capital also participated.… Continue reading Tencent, Warburg Lead $215M Series D Round In China’s Mobike
Much Loved British Sports Car Brand TVR Returns
Revered British sports car brand TVR is to make a welcome return to Britain after its owner, Russian businessman Nikolai Smolensky, agreed to sell the brand rights and all other assets to a syndicate of British investors.
Revered British sports car brand TVR is to make a welcome return to Britain after its owner, Russian businessman Nikolai Smolensky, agreed to sell the brand rights and all other assets to a syndicate of British investors.
The syndicate, incorporated as ‘TVR Automotive Ltd.’, now owns all TVR’s IP including its global trademarks, patents and designs. Also included in the sale were the entirety of TVR’s physical assets, including engines, chassis, jigs, body parts and spares, together with large amounts of historical documentation in both hard and soft copy formats.
Commenting on the acquisition, Chairman of TVR Automotive Les Edgar said, “It’s a tremendously exciting day and superb news for TVR enthusiasts and owners at home and abroad. Having lamented the demise of the famous Blackpool-based company, lovers of British sports cars everywhere now have something to celebrate. TVR is back where it belongs.”
Reflecting on the process of landing the brand back in Britain, the investors have put on record their thanks to Nikolai Smolensky for clearing the way for the acquisition and sincerely appreciate the cooperation received.
For his part, Mr. Smolensky added, “I am pleased to see TVR returning to its home country and, along with all sports car fans, look forward to what’s coming next. I’m confident TVR Automotive will do a great job.”
Les Edgar continued, “Our intention is to build new TVRs in the best traditions of the much loved classics. Planning is well under way for all-new cars, but we also intend to support the existing TVR community. Owners, enthusiasts and specialist engineering firms have kept the thunder rumbling these past few years and we’re looking forward to meeting and building great relationships with everyone.”
TVR Parts Limited – An update from your No.1 source of genuine parts
While there is ever-increasing excitement about the launch of our new TVR, we are also very conscious of the need to support owners of existing TVRs.
While there is ever-increasing excitement about the launch of our new TVR, we are also very conscious of the need to support owners of existing TVRs.
One of the ways we do this is via the supply of accredited parts for existing models, and we are delighted with the enormous progress TVR Parts Ltd has made over the past couple of years to extend the range and quality of parts available for the TVR community.
The reason behind setting up a single source of supply was so that we could focus on delivering the best choice and prices to existing owners. As each month sees more and more parts coming into stock, it is clear this strategy is really working.
TVR Parts Ltd has already built a huge stock list in order to service as wide a range as possible of TVR models of all ages, and can now offer substantially more parts than any other supplier. As Colin Bowler, MD of TVR Parts Ltd says, “This is just the beginning really. It has been and continues to be quite a treasure-hunt to source so many variations and, where parts no longer exist, we have been working through the original TVR drawings and researching and testing exhaustively to ensure these newly-engineered parts are true to the originals and of sufficient high quality to bring to the market. Our standard two-year warranty on most parts reflects the confidence we have in our quality control.”
Accredited TVR parts are available to purchase online from their website, tvr-parts.com, or you can phone them direct and one of their experienced personnel will be happy to discuss your particular needs or concerns. TVR Car Club members qualify for an immediate 7.5% discount.
Recent additions to stock have included a wide range of Toyo Tyres with the TVR logo, radiators for models including Griffith, Chimaera and Tuscans, windscreens, clutch kits and high specification catalytic converters.
Based in Hampshire, TVR Parts will be moving in the Autumn to new, larger premises in Alton where they will be able to increase the range of stock yet again.
Another exciting development under the reinvigorated TVR Brand!
Apply for Certificate of Conformity online
We continue to receive a steady stream of requests for CoCs (Certificates of Conformity) from individual TVR owners around the world.
We continue to receive a steady stream of requests for CoCs (Certificates of Conformity) from individual TVR owners around the world.
Usually we can help supply the Official information needed and we’ll always try extremely hard to help people satisfy the various requirements imposed by different countries.
Those interested in our Conformity service can now use our online form to get started with their request. We may need to come back with further questions, but receipt of a fully completed online form will go a long way towards helping things get off to a flying start. The form can be found here, on our website.
‘Experience Mando, Design the Future’ at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show
Korea’s biggest automobile show, the Seoul Motor Show was held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do for 10 days after opening on March 31 (Fri). There were 27 domestic and foreign automobile companies in this motor show, and 42 new cars were exhibited, including two that were being shown to the public for the first time… Continue reading ‘Experience Mando, Design the Future’ at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show
Establishment of Business Process Management System Initiated
On March 16 (Thursday), Mando kicked off the establishment of its Business Process Management System (BPMS). After the establishment of the integrated system, the process assets (process classification, process specification and operation manual) of 12 functions in three operations (MDK, MDC, and MCA) were defined. The already documented process assets will allow for more effective… Continue reading Establishment of Business Process Management System Initiated
Ofo Appoints Ex-Didi Senior Vice President Fu Qiang As Deputy CEO
Chinese bike sharing firm ofo has appointed Fu Qiang (pictured), former senior vice president at Chinese ride sharing company and ofo’s largest shareholder Didi Chuxing, as its deputy chief executive officer. At the same time, head of Didi’s open platform Nan Shan and director of finance Leslie Liu have joined ofo’s marketing and finance department,… Continue reading Ofo Appoints Ex-Didi Senior Vice President Fu Qiang As Deputy CEO
BVRLA raises rental inspection requirements
The BVRLA Rental Committee has asked the association to broaden and tighten the operating standards that are reviewed as part of its inspection regime. The changes will take effect immediately. The move forms part of a wider initiative to help deliver more value to members and derive better customer outcomes. Other changes include the launch… Continue reading BVRLA raises rental inspection requirements
BVRLA Three-Year Plan unveils major investment
The BVRLA has published a Three-Year Plan which shows significant investment being made in the association’s infrastructure, research and internal and external expertise to ensure it can address the unprecedented range of challenges facing the sector. Having a better resourced trade association will enable the BVRLA to have stronger industry representation, be a louder voice… Continue reading BVRLA Three-Year Plan unveils major investment