Stellantis NV is planning to lay off workers at its Warren Stamping Plant effective Monday, the automaker confirmed Wednesday. The layoffs include 28 production workers and 12 skilled trades workers, according to a United Auto Workers Local 869 memo obtained by The Detroit News. “In order to operate the plant in a more sustainable manner, Stellantis… Continue reading Stellantis to lay off 40 workers at Warren Stamping Plant
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Dodge, Ram top mass market brands in J.D. Power APEAL study
Stellantis NV brands Dodge and Ram were customers’ favorite mass market vehicles in the 2022 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study released Thursday. General Motors Co.’s GMC brand took third place in the mass market APEAL study, which measures drivers’ “emotional attachment and level of excitement” with their new vehicles. It marks the… Continue reading Dodge, Ram top mass market brands in J.D. Power APEAL study
CATL plans units in Mexico; may supply Tesla, Ford
CATL batteries are displayed during an expo in Xiamen, Fujian province, in September. [Photo provided to China Daily] Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd is mulling accelerated overseas expansion, as the Chinese battery giant is planning at least two locations in Mexico for a manufacturing facility to potentially supply Tesla and Ford Motor. The Ningde, Fujian… Continue reading CATL plans units in Mexico; may supply Tesla, Ford
Global carmakers vie for China’s vast auto market
People visit the booth of the FAW-Volkswagen during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 15, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] CHANGCHUN — The 19th China Changchun International Auto Expo that kicked off on Friday in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, has attracted tens of thousands of… Continue reading Global carmakers vie for China’s vast auto market
11th Annual ISS Research and Development Conference Set for In Person and Livestream Starting July 26
Conference open to media July 26-28 in person at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C., and via livestream for those unable to attend WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The only conference dedicated to highlighting the importance of the International Space Station (ISS) and the benefits it brings humanity kicks off for the media and… Continue reading 11th Annual ISS Research and Development Conference Set for In Person and Livestream Starting July 26
The Propel Center and The Walt Disney Company Announce A New Collaboration Designed to Curate the Next Cohort of Storytellers and Innovators at HBCUs
Revealed at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in D.C., the announcement detailed how Propel and Disney will work together to provide meaningful support, mentors, internships and a guest speakers series as part of the expansive opportunities being made available to the future storytellers and innovators from underrepresented communities. Through this collaboration, Disney will also work… Continue reading The Propel Center and The Walt Disney Company Announce A New Collaboration Designed to Curate the Next Cohort of Storytellers and Innovators at HBCUs
@VW Group: Wall boxes from Elli can now also be ordered in Italy, Sweden and Spain005427
The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli, which has Group-wide responsibility for all activities relating to the topic of charging and energy, is expanding its offer. The three brand-neutral wall box models are now also available in Italy, Sweden and Spain, following on from Germany. All chargers allow charging at home with a maximum charging capacity of 11… Continue reading @VW Group: Wall boxes from Elli can now also be ordered in Italy, Sweden and Spain005427
@VW Group: Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand featured in the Film005427
Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man to bring the world of Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) to fans around the world. As the film’s official automotive brand, four Audi vehicles will be featured including the all electric Audi RS e-tron GT and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, as well as the Audi RS 7 Sportback… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man” as the Official Automotive Brand featured in the Film005427
German FAZ: Apple and Google instead of VW and BMW003786
The main thing is Apple: the new Carplay feeds all screens in the vehicle and accesses all data. This creates a standard cockpit for all cars. Whether that is the future remains to be seen. Image: manufacturer Internet giants want to take over the car of the future. Your infotainment offers are becoming more and… Continue reading German FAZ: Apple and Google instead of VW and BMW003786
German Manager Magazin: Ford: Jim Farley wants to cut 8000 jobs in a few weeks001936
Ford boss Jim Farley (60) had previously stated that he wanted to save around three billion dollars by 2026. The job cuts that have now been announced are seen as an important step in this plan. Ford employs around 31,000 people in the United States, where, according to the report, most of the job cuts… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ford: Jim Farley wants to cut 8000 jobs in a few weeks001936