Munich. The BMW Group is extending the reach of seamless connectivity in its vehicles with the introduction of Android Auto™ starting in mid-2020. Android Auto, the latest digital and user-centric service addition to BMW, will allow customers to connect their Android smartphones wirelessly with their vehicle and, in doing so, enjoy access to useful information… Continue reading @BMW: Android Auto comes to BMW. BMW to offer wireless integration from mid-2020.
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BMW says ‘ja’ to Android Auto
BMW today announced that it is finally bringing Android Auto to its vehicles, starting in July 2020. With that, it will join Apple’s CarPlay in the company’s vehicles. The first live demo of Android Auto in a BMW will happen at CES 2020 next month and after that, it will become available as an update… Continue reading BMW says ‘ja’ to Android Auto
Israel’s Delek Group sells rest of auto unit for $78 million
Earlier this week, Delek sold a 7% stake in Delek Automotive — which imports and sells Mazda, Ford, Lincoln and BMW vehicle. JERUSALEM: Israeli conglomerate Delek Group said it was selling its remaining 14.99% stake in its Delek Automotive unit to an unnamed third party for 269 million shekels ($78 million). In a regulatory filing… Continue reading Israel’s Delek Group sells rest of auto unit for $78 million
@BMW: Securing raw material supplies for battery cells: BMW Group signs supply contract with Ganfeng for sustainable lithium from mines in Australia
Munich. As part of its electromobility expansion, the BMW Group is deepening its existing business relationship with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. based in Jiangxi (China). The two companies have signed a supply contract for the lithium needed as a key raw material for battery cells. “The projected order volume totals 540 million euros. In this… Continue reading @BMW: Securing raw material supplies for battery cells: BMW Group signs supply contract with Ganfeng for sustainable lithium from mines in Australia
Vietnam’s VinFast eyes US market – New Straits Times
VIETNAMESE auto startup VinFast plans to invest up to US$2 billion (RM8.32 billion) to break into the lucrative United States auto market. Vietnam’s richest man and billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, who is charge of the new automaker, is so intent on exporting electric vehicles to the US in 2021 that he’s using his own funds… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast eyes US market – New Straits Times
Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle, LiveWire, Available for Rent on Twisted Road
CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Twisted Road, the leading rental service for privately-owned motorcycles in the U.S, today announced they are now offering two Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles. With more than 2,300 motorcycles for short- or long-term rental, Twisted Road has many classics while others– like Harley-Davidson’s new LiveWire electric motorcycle– are cutting edge. Continue… Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle, LiveWire, Available for Rent on Twisted Road
Volkswagen sizing up deal with China’s SAIC Motor to make Audi model
Signs are growing that Audi is poised to add China’s largest carmaker as a manufacturing partner as the German premium brand pushes to regain share lost to Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the world’s biggest market.Audi parent Volkswagen and China’s SAIC Motor invited parts makers to bid to become suppliers for an Audi A7L they plan to build.Audi, which has thus far had China FAW Group as its sole China manufacturing partner, has faced opposition to the SAIC plan from dealerships concerned that they would lose business.
Press Releases – Global auto manufacturers call for resolution of WTO impasse
Brussels, 10 December 2019 – The EU, US, Japanese and Korean automobile manufacturers have joined forces to express their concerns about the impending blockage of the decision-making process in the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) appellate body structure. The global coalition of automobile manufacturers calls on all WTO member countries to swiftly resolve the current impasse… Continue reading Press Releases – Global auto manufacturers call for resolution of WTO impasse
Maruti raises India production after 9 months of output cut – Eastern Eye
The company produced a total of 1,41,834 units in November as against 1,35,946 units in the year-ago month, MSI said in a latest regulatory filing (Photo: PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images). MARUTI Suzuki India (MSI) increased its production in November by 4.33 per cent, after having reduced output for nine straight months due to lower… Continue reading Maruti raises India production after 9 months of output cut – Eastern Eye
Tesla Dials Up VW Challenge With German Service Expansion
Tesla Dials Up VW Challenge With German Service Expansion Bloomberg | Dec 9, 2019 at 12:16 PM Tesla Inc.’s expansion on the home turf of Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG is gathering pace.