@BMW: The efficient drivetrain for the purely electric BMW iX3.

Munich. The BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, facilitates locally emission-free driving in a novel and efficient form, whilst also being suitable for everyday use. A range of more than 440 km* within the legislative WLTP test cycle will be achieved with a net-battery size of 74 kWh*. The first purely electric… Continue reading @BMW: The efficient drivetrain for the purely electric BMW iX3.

Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4

Ineos Automotive boss Dirk Heilmann (front left) shakes hands with Magna vice-president Helmut Gasser next to a Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 4×4 Ineos Automotive has named major automotive engineering firm Magna Steyr as its engineering partner for the development of its forthcoming Grenadier 4×4. The British firm, owned by chemical magnate Jim Ratcliffe, is developing the machine as a no-compromise… Continue reading Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4

@BMW: BMW Group digitalisation offensive targets vocational training and secures access to Gen Z talents.// Digital learning and collaboration platforms paired with state-of-the-art mobile devices create an attractive, future-oriented working environment for digital natives.

Munich.  The BMW Group has launched an extensive digitalisation offensive in the field of vocational training. In this way, the company is able to secure future talents. “Our BMW Group employees are a decisive competitive factor. They play a key role in the success of the company – which is particularly important in the digital… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group digitalisation offensive targets vocational training and secures access to Gen Z talents.// Digital learning and collaboration platforms paired with state-of-the-art mobile devices create an attractive, future-oriented working environment for digital natives.

Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising and getting close to its all-time high today after some news came out this weekend, including new hope for revamping the electric vehicle federal tax credit. After the markets opened today, Tesla’s price per share increased by as much as 5% to $376 – close to its all-time high closing… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) close to all-time high on EV tax credit talk

Volvo Cars refinances $500 million worth of preference shares with Swedish investors

FILE PHOTO: A Volvo S60 is displayed during the inauguration of Volvo Cars first U.S. production plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, U.S., June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Chinese-owned Volvo Cars said on Monday it had sold 5 billion Swedish crowns ($519 million) of convertible preference shares to a group of Swedish… Continue reading Volvo Cars refinances $500 million worth of preference shares with Swedish investors

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

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… Continue reading @Daimler: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

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

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… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

Next-gen Mini Clubman could be reinvented as an SUV

He did talk about the efforts being made to improve the space efficiency of Mini’s next three-door hatchback. Heilmer said: “For future architecture, we’re having weekly discussions to improve interior space and reduce the car’s footprint. But it’s not solved yet. Maybe next year.” He also noted that the “development cost is also an issue”.… Continue reading Next-gen Mini Clubman could be reinvented as an SUV

MINI Expects Only 110 Miles Of EPA Range For Cooper SE

110 miles (177 km) is an estimated range figure from MINI. The MINI Cooper SE (aka MINI Electric) will not be the king of range, that is for sure, as the battery is just 32.6 kWh (28.9 kWh available). The official European WLTP rating of 200-232 km (124-144 miles) gave us some guidelines of what… Continue reading MINI Expects Only 110 Miles Of EPA Range For Cooper SE