@VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields

In response to the corona crisis, the Volkswagen Group has started to produce face shield holders by 3D printing. This is part of a joint transnational initiative with Airbus and the 3D printing network “Mobility goes Additive”, which includes about 250 companies. The products developed by Airbus will be used in Spain and will be… Continue reading @VW Group: Coronavirus: Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields

@Honda: GM and Honda to Jointly Develop Honda EVs Powered by GM Batteries

 Builds on GM’s proven advanced technology relationship with Honda Honda will develop unique interior and exterior designs for Honda customers EVs will be produced on GM’s flexible global EV platform to increase scale and capacity utilization DETROIT and TORRANCE, Calif. General Motors and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based… Continue reading @Honda: GM and Honda to Jointly Develop Honda EVs Powered by GM Batteries

Nio’s Electric Power Engineering Chief Quits Admit Restructuring: Report

Huang Chendong, who is in charge of Nio Inc – ADR’s (NYSE: NIO) electric power engineering team, will leave his post by June 30, Chinese media outlet 36Kr reported, which said the news was confirmed by management.  Chendong was promoted to the role of senior vice president in October and is reporting directly to CEO William… Continue reading Nio’s Electric Power Engineering Chief Quits Admit Restructuring: Report

Fiat Chrysler to start three Italian sites immediately after lockdown ends: union

FILE PHOTO: New Fiat 500 electric cars are displayed at a Fiat Chrysler event held to unveil its first electric model, in Milan, Italy, March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) aims to restart operations at three Italian sites as soon as the government lifts coronavirus restrictions on manufacturing, a… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to start three Italian sites immediately after lockdown ends: union

News – COVID-19: ACEA letter to Commission Secretary General regarding public consultations

In light of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wrote a letter to the Secretary General of the European Commission regarding public consultations affecting the automotive sector. All manufacturers of cars, vans, trucks and buses in the EU have shut down their operations for at least two to six weeks and… Continue reading News – COVID-19: ACEA letter to Commission Secretary General regarding public consultations

March 2020 strongest month so far: Purchase premium drives demand for electric cars to record highs

Jan Woitas / dpa central image An electrically powered BMW i3 in downtown Leipzig Last March, more applications were made for the electric car and plug-in hybrid purchase premium than ever in a month. A total of 12,365 people or companies registered with the responsible Federal Office of Economics and Export Control, as can be… Continue reading March 2020 strongest month so far: Purchase premium drives demand for electric cars to record highs

Veoneer and Volvo Cars to Split Joint Venture to Pursue Separate ADAS and Autonomous Driving Strategies

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 2 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), have following a strategic review, entered into a non-binding agreement with Volvo Cars to split their 50/50 joint venture Zenuity.   The parties have agreed in principle that Veoneer will integrate and operate the current… Continue reading Veoneer and Volvo Cars to Split Joint Venture to Pursue Separate ADAS and Autonomous Driving Strategies

Bosch led Project 3F presents results on automated driving at low speed

Ferrying visitors from tram stop to exhibition center, supplementing public transport routes, moving containers full of packages in a logistics center, are all these are possible use cases for driverless shuttles says German Tier 1 Bosch. The main purpose for the automated shuttles is for them to be able to get safely from point A… Continue reading Bosch led Project 3F presents results on automated driving at low speed

@Hyundai: ‘Kia Promise’ extends vehicle warranties worldwide

Kia Motors Corporation extends cover for vehicles with original manufacturer warranty that expires between February 1 and April 30, 2020 Kia Promise extends warranty cover in 142 countries to June 2020, aims to help customers who may be unable to visit a workshop during pandemic Covers around over 500,000 Kia vehicles worldwide Kia Motors will… Continue reading @Hyundai: ‘Kia Promise’ extends vehicle warranties worldwide

Corona crisis: Heads of Daimler, BMW and VW made crisis call to Merkel

Angela Merkel The representatives of the auto industry made a crisis phone call to the chancellor on Wednesday. (Photo: via REUTERS) Munich, Frankfurt The bosses of Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen talked to the top government representatives on the phone for about an hour on Wednesday evening. The topic: How does the industry come from stopped… Continue reading Corona crisis: Heads of Daimler, BMW and VW made crisis call to Merkel