Sponsored Links Pawel Czaja via Getty Images A group of 22 states have joined California in suing the Trump administration, which revoked that state’s right to set its own emissions standards. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a plan for national vehicle emissions rules. The One National Program… Continue reading 22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards
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Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference
Carsten Breitfeld, a founder and former CEO of EV startup Byton, says he left the company earlier this year because the Chinese government exerted too much influence after an investment from the country’s oldest state-owned automaker, First Auto Works (FAW). He said that while the deal with FAW lent the credibility he sought for Byton… Continue reading Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference
BMW CFO wants to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs by 2022: Manager Magazin
FILE PHOTO: Nicolas Peter, CFO of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder FRANKFURT (Reuters) – BMW’s (BMWG.DE) finance chief Nicolas Peter wants to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs by 2022, mostly at the carmaker’s Munich headquarters, a German magazine reported on Thursday.… Continue reading BMW CFO wants to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs by 2022: Manager Magazin
Head of BMW-Daimler joint mobility services venture resigns
BERLIN (Reuters) – Daniela Gerd tom Markotten, the head of a joint mobility services unit of German luxury carmakers Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and BMW (BMWG.DE), has resigned, BMW said on Thusday. “We can confirm that she has left the company at her own request,” a BMW spokeswoman said. German monthly manager magazin first reported the move… Continue reading Head of BMW-Daimler joint mobility services venture resigns
Wunder Mobility Announces U.S. Launch to Innovate, Build and Scale Mobility Services for Companies, Municipalities and Fleet Operators
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Wunder Mobility, the fastest-growing mobility technology company in Europe, today announced its official U.S. headquarters based in Los Angeles. The company also announced it has completed $60 million in Series B financing from existing investors, including Blumberg Capital and KCK. The expansion and new capital will enhance Wunder Mobility’s capabilities… Continue reading Wunder Mobility Announces U.S. Launch to Innovate, Build and Scale Mobility Services for Companies, Municipalities and Fleet Operators
Car manufacturer: HR Director Milagros Caina-Andree says goodbye to BMW
Milagros Caina-Andree After more than seven years, the hiring manager will leave BMW. (Photo: AP) Munich BMW must occupy another top post. After this Resignation of CEO Harald Krüger and the Change of former production manager Oliver Zipse On the executive chair announced on Wednesday staff member Milagros Caina-Andree their farewell. She renounced for personal… Continue reading Car manufacturer: HR Director Milagros Caina-Andree says goodbye to BMW
BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says
Buying JLR for 9 billion pounds ($11.2 billion) could add 20% to BMW’s earnings By Anurag Kotoky We need to talk about Jaguar Land Rover. That’s the message from Sanford C. Bernstein analysts, who say BMW AG should buy the British luxury brand from India’s Tata Motors Ltd. “BMW is overcapitalised and awash with cash.… Continue reading BMW should buy Jaguar Land Rover from Tata Group, Bernstein says
Change of strategy: BMW discontinues electric car i3
The electric car BMW i3 will not get a successor. This has the marketing director of the manufacturer, Pieter Nota opposite the Financial Times announced. Instead, want BMW offer other models of the group as pure battery cars or plug-in hybrids. “There is no concrete plan for an i3 successor,” Nota told The Financial Times.… Continue reading Change of strategy: BMW discontinues electric car i3
The CO2 hangover – as the automakers present at the IAA: Vegan appetizers instead of Kobe beef – not only VW is thinking about the IAA
AFP VW boss Herbert Diess, electric car ID.3 at the IAA: It’s all a little smaller The fan of this IAA stands directly in front of the Frankfurt Festhalle: a huge, black balloon with a big CO2 imprint. The environmentalists of Greenpeace thus demonstrate against the high pollutant emissions of SUVs. The balloon holds around… Continue reading The CO2 hangover – as the automakers present at the IAA: Vegan appetizers instead of Kobe beef – not only VW is thinking about the IAA
BMW i3 To Die Off: Will Not Get A Successor
BMW i3 will share the fate of the BMW i8, which recently entered the last limited edition to mark the end of production. After it was officially confirmed that the production of BMW i8 will end after the final i8 Ultimate Sophisto edition, now BMW confirms rumors about no direct successor for the BMW i3.… Continue reading BMW i3 To Die Off: Will Not Get A Successor