Tag: Daimler

ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

ZF has celebrated a new production milestone: production of 40 million passenger car axle drives for international passenger car OEMs since 1997. Add the 10 million bevel gear sets and differentials installed in ZF automatic and dual-clutch transmissions with integrated final drives, the total surpasses 50 million ZF final drives delivered. At present, ZF is… Continue reading ZF produces its 40 millionth passenger car axle drive

Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — In October, 24% of European Auto Sales Had a Plug003737

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Great month for Volkswagen Group Some 252,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in October, rising 2% year over year (YoY), which represents the EV market’s second month of growth since April. Interestingly, BEVs are the ones pushing the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — In October, 24% of European Auto Sales Had a Plug003737

Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some of the companies which flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months: VALEO: French car parts supplier will… Continue reading Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

@niche: JAGUAR’S HAIL MARY.003650

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter dissects the “reimagining” efforts going on at Jaguar, as the brand leaves its storied past behind with a desperation “Hail Mary” pass aimed at total reinvention. And please note: Peter will be adding commentary at the end after Jaguar’s concept reveal tomorrow night in Miami. In “On The Table,” we report on the resignation… Continue reading @niche: JAGUAR’S HAIL MARY.003650

German FAZ: Verstappen wins thanks to miraculous acceleration008279

The hunger is not satisfied. A week after his triumph in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, Max Verstappen is once again at the forefront, having just won the Qatar Grand Prix. This time in front of Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari and Oscar Piastri in a McLaren. “I really didn’t think so,” says Verstappen, “if… Continue reading German FAZ: Verstappen wins thanks to miraculous acceleration008279

German FAZ: “Ultimately, Germans and Chinese are quite similar”008277

Mr. Pan, there are many people in Germany who are simultaneously afraid and impressed by the Chinese car industry. . . The German car industry is a large part of the identity and the national economy. Generations of families have worked there. When that is lost, you are afraid. Why are the Chinese so good… Continue reading German FAZ: “Ultimately, Germans and Chinese are quite similar”008277

German FAZ: “Ultimately, Germans and Chinese are quite similar”008277

Mr. Pan, there are many people in Germany who are simultaneously afraid and impressed by the Chinese car industry. . . The German car industry is a large part of the identity and the national economy. Generations of families have worked there. When that is lost, you are afraid. Why are the Chinese so good… Continue reading German FAZ: “Ultimately, Germans and Chinese are quite similar”008277

German FAZ: Norris gives his teammate Piastri the victory in Qatar008270

Verstappen races to pole in Qatar – McLaren ahead of FerrariMax Verstappen has taken pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix and caused a real surprise. The world champion in the Red Bull turned the fastest lap in qualifying under floodlights on Saturday evening, and George Russell in the Mercedes and McLaren driver Lando Norris… Continue reading German FAZ: Norris gives his teammate Piastri the victory in Qatar008270