BMW, Mercedes-backed charging brand unveiled

A BMW i7 and a Mercedes EQS are seen at one of IONCHI’s first charging stations in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] IONCHI, an ultra-fast charging brand based in Beijing, launched its first seven public charging stations on Thursday following two weeks of trial operations. This marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to… Continue reading BMW, Mercedes-backed charging brand unveiled

German carmakers encouraged to face competition from China

Employees of BMW Brilliance Automotive work on the production line in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in May. The Shenyang plant is BMW Group’s largest production base in the world. CHINA DAILY German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on German automakers not to be afraid of competition from Chinese rivals, according to Reuters. “Some say that China… Continue reading German carmakers encouraged to face competition from China

German FAZ: Volkswagen boss Blume at the top008023

Hardly any other business boss has been featured in the newspapers as often as Oliver Blume in recent months. The VW boss has publicly considered plant closures and the termination of collective agreements, which not only guaranteed him the wrath of his own workforce, but also extensive media attention. These turbulences now give Blume first… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen boss Blume at the top008023

@Ford: MotorTrend Names Lincoln Nautilus 2025 SUV of the Year

Los Angeles, Oct. 24, 2024 – MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, announced today the Lincoln Nautilus as the 2025 SUV of the Year award winner. Lincoln’s premium SUV stood out from competitors thanks to its elegant and sporty exterior, excellent driver assist features, interior comfort, and user-friendly, in-vehicle digital experience system. The Nautilus takes… Continue reading @Ford: MotorTrend Names Lincoln Nautilus 2025 SUV of the Year

German Manager Magazine: News about BYD, Daimler Truck, Porsche, ZF, Volkswagen – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003674

Dear reader, It’s hard to believe: There’s a car industry meeting taking place in Wolfsburg at which Volkswagen is the patron, but not directly in the foreground. “Crisis” is probably a term you hear more often at the International Suppliers Fair. After all, many car suppliers are in deep trouble. The European Vehicle Suppliers Association… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: News about BYD, Daimler Truck, Porsche, ZF, Volkswagen – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003674

German Manager Magazine: Daimler Truck AG: How Karin Rådström and Eva Scherer want to create the most valuable truck manufacturer in the world003674

Karin Radström The power driver and her 50 billion euro plan with Daimler Truck The new CEO Karin Rådström and her CFO Eva Scherer have been given a tough assignment: 15 percent return and a market value of 50 billion euros. Your plan: build, rebuild and dismantle. Go to Source

Stellantis to begin road testing solid-state batteries in 2026

Stellantis will start road testing solid-state batteries made by American start-up Factorial in two years. Factorial’s solid-state cells are said to have an energy density of more than 390Wh/kg, a marked improvement on the circa-270Wh/kg of many of today’s lithium-ion batteries. In real terms, that means electric cars with solid state batteries will possess significantly… Continue reading Stellantis to begin road testing solid-state batteries in 2026

Tesla investors have a lot of questions for Musk about his political activism for Trump

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks with former president Donald Trump during a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.  Jabin Botsford | The Washington Post | Getty Images As Tesla prepares for quarterly results Wednesday, many investors have one big issue on their minds: Donald Trump. On a… Continue reading Tesla investors have a lot of questions for Musk about his political activism for Trump