BMW checks its first own plant in Russia

BMW is considering building a new plant in Russia. A possible location is Kaliningrad. The investment would be according to media reports several hundred million euros. BMW headquarters in Munich Monday, 09.10.2017 16:40 BMW is considering the construction of its first own plant in Russia. One possible location is Kaliningrad, the area on the Baltic… Continue reading BMW checks its first own plant in Russia

BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent

All articles and backgrounds 01/15/2018 BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018 BMW Group sold 2.46 million cars last year BMW BMW X2: In the US, the X-series is very popular. With her, BMW wants to make the U-turn in the current year BMW Show stock market chart expects further growth for 2018. The sales… Continue reading BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent

Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today introduced Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, one of the most advanced, holistic, integrative approaches to design and manufacturing systems ever seen in the auto industry. The system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture. For customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while… Continue reading Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design

Adient’s AI18 concept vehicle showcases the future of automotive seating

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Adient (NYSE: ADNT), the largest global automotive seating supplier, will demonstrate how new forms of mobility affect vehicle interiors with its AI18 concept vehicle at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The innovative new concept was developed based on the findings of Adient’s proprietary studies of automotive customers’… Continue reading Adient’s AI18 concept vehicle showcases the future of automotive seating

Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States

Après les nouvelles usines de Chattanooga (Tennessee pour Volkswagen) et Fairfax (Kansas pour General Motors), Plastic Omnium lance la construction de deux usines supplémentaires aux Etats-Unis. L’usine de Greer (Caroline du Sud) en construction est destinée à livrer toutes les grandes pièces peintes de carrosserie extérieure des BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 et des futurs… Continue reading Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States

Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

01/15/2018 Billions valuation for Auto1 “And then came grandma” By Claus Gorgs Kai Müller for manager magazin From zero to 2.9 billion: Hakan Koç (l.) And Christian Bertermann manage one of the most valuable start-ups worldwide The Berlin start-up has become Europe’s largest used car dealer in only five years. The investment by Softbank billionaire… Continue reading Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

Subaru Corporation Announces Production and Retail Sales Plans for CY2018

January 15, 2018 – Production and Sales to Surpass One Million Units for Third Consecutive Year – Tokyo, January 15, 2018 – Subaru Corporation today announced its annual production and retail sales plans for calendar year 2018. 1.Production (Units in Thousands) 2017 Result ’17 vs ’16 2018 Plan ’18 vs ’17 Japan Production 710 -2%… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production and Retail Sales Plans for CY2018

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 8, 2018 – January 14, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 2018 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Here’s What to Expect (Car &… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017

REMINDER – SATELLITE and IFRAME Details – Detroit Motor Show 2018.

The BMW Group Press Conference at the NAIAS 2018 will be transmitted live via satellite in the US and Europe. (Please find all technical details attached). Agenda 15th Jan 2018 EUROPE: Technical data TV satellite transmission 15 January 2018 15:35-16:00 CET                BMW Group Press Conference – LIVE 19:00-19:50 CET                Highlights – BMW Group Press Conference… Continue reading REMINDER – SATELLITE and IFRAME Details – Detroit Motor Show 2018.