@BMW: The BMW iFE.20 as a tech lab: first race car with parts made out of renewable textile fibres.

Munich. BMW i Andretti Motorsport and the BMW iFE.20 got off to a successful start in Season 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship with their victory in Diriyah (KSA) in November. Alexander Sims (GBR) heads into the new year and the next race in Santiago (CHI) at the top of the driver’s standings,… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW iFE.20 as a tech lab: first race car with parts made out of renewable textile fibres.

@BMW: Electromobility market shares (12/2019 Info-graphics)

Do you need help? Please contact our support team from 9 to 17 CET via support.pressclub@bmwgroup.com. PressClub Global · Article. Fri Dec 27 08:00:00 CET 2019 Press Release BMW Group market position within competition. Electromobility in Germany, Europe, Globally. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 1-11/2019. (12/2019 report) My.PressClub Login BMW Group Streaming. LA AUTO SHOW 2019… Continue reading @BMW: Electromobility market shares (12/2019 Info-graphics)

@Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2019

TOKYO, Dec 25, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for November 2019 are summarized below. I. Production 1. Domestic Production Mazda’s total domestic production volume in November 2019 decreased 14.6% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles. [Domestic production of key models in November… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2019

Marubeni invests in China EV startup Byton for old batteries

TOKYO — Japanese trading house Marubeni has formed a capital partnership with Chinese electric vehicle company Byton, the latest move in a global race to secure used automotive batteries for recycling as energy storage units serving homes and other applications, Nikkei has learned. Marubeni is expected to devote several million dollars to the partnership, with… Continue reading Marubeni invests in China EV startup Byton for old batteries

ADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to Scotland – HeraldScotland

A new sports car is set to become among the first Scottish-built models since the days of Linwood. Sandra Dick reflects on a golden age of motoring A rock-hard bench to sit on. No windows, no roof, no mirrors, not even a steering wheel and with brakes that were optional, significantly raising the risk should… Continue reading ADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to Scotland – HeraldScotland

BMW Is Under S.E.C. Investigation

BMW Group, the German car manufacturer, faces an investigation in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said Monday. The inquiry is focusing on the company’s sales practices, and the commission contacted BMW within the last month, said a person briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak publicly about… Continue reading BMW Is Under S.E.C. Investigation

SHARE NOW has decided to exit North American market and cease certain European operations

SHARE NOW, in conjunction with its shareholders at Daimler AG and The BMW Group, has decided to exit the North American market and cease operations in London, Brussels and Florence effective February 29, 2020. The decision to close North America was made based on two extremely complicated realities. The first being the volatile state of… Continue reading SHARE NOW has decided to exit North American market and cease certain European operations

BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

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Dynamic growth in joint ventures’ mobility services: nearly 90 million customers – up 44 percent since start of 2019 New umbrella organisation supports efficient steering and focusing of activities FREE NOW increases gross merchandise value (run rate) / platform revenues significantly to reach new record of more than two billion euros Munich/Stuttgart – Following the successful launch of the YOUR NOW joint ventures in February 2019, the companies are maintaining their dynamic growth course: Almost 90 million people currently use the joint ventures’ mobility services for car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, charging and multimodal platforms, which are offered in over 1,300 cities worldwide.
The shareholders are now setting course for the joint ventures’ next phase of expansion, which will be focused on profitable growth. The services offered by the joint ventures will continue to be tailored to customer needs and clustered into three pillars: ..

Share Now, the Daimler and BMW-owned car sharing service, is exiting North America and three European cities

Blaming the “volatile state of the global mobility landscape” and rising infrastructure costs, Share Now, the car sharing service owned by Daimler and BMW, has announced that it is pulling out of North America as of February 29, 2020. On the same date — citing “low adoption rates” — Share Now will also cease operating… Continue reading Share Now, the Daimler and BMW-owned car sharing service, is exiting North America and three European cities