Tag: Electric vehicles

@VW Group: Enhancing the Value of E-Cars009587

20/11/2024 What are customers really willing to pay for a new electric car? What services help to dispel reservations and smooth the way to the mobility of the future? Porsche Consulting investigated. “When drivers consider buying their first new electric car, they’re usually looking for ‘more value’ than before,” says Christoph Köhler, Manager at Porsche… Continue reading @VW Group: Enhancing the Value of E-Cars009587

German FAZ: IG Metall threatens VW with unprecedented industrial action008194

The works council of the crisis-stricken Volkswagen Group wants to counter the board’s austerity plans with its own concept that does not involve plant closures or mass layoffs. As the works council chairwoman Daniela Cavallo announced at a press conference in Wolfsburg on Wednesday, “smart product distribution” could protect the core workforce. The workforce is… Continue reading German FAZ: IG Metall threatens VW with unprecedented industrial action008194

German FAZ: Sitting it out doesn’t help008195

Ford certainly didn’t operate very well with its model policy in Europe. Because it was costly to offer a car in every market segment, the group went to the opposite extreme: When production of the Focus model built in Saarlouis stops next year, five car models will still be offered in Europe, including a less… Continue reading German FAZ: Sitting it out doesn’t help008195

German FAZ: Ford wants to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany008194

The American car company Ford wants to cut more jobs in Europe, largely through layoffs in Germany. Ford wants to cut 4,000 of 28,000 jobs in Europe by the end of 2027, reports managing director Marcus Wassenberg to the F.A.Z. “Ford is making losses in Europe and cannot simply rely on the parent company continuing… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford wants to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany008194

German Manager Magazine: Ford is cutting 4,000 jobs in Europe – 2,900 of them in Germany003750

The automobile company ford strokes in Germany massive jobs. In total, around 4,000 jobs should be lost in Europe by the end of 2027, 2,900 of them in Germany, the company announced on Wednesday. Most of the jobs are to be eliminated at the Cologne plant, 800 in Great Britain and 300 in other EU… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Ford is cutting 4,000 jobs in Europe – 2,900 of them in Germany003750

GENESIS UNVEILS NEWLY REDESIGNED GV70 AND ELECTRIFIED GV70 SUVS

The exterior designs of GV70 and Electrified GV70 embrace Genesis’ “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy and have been elevated with enhanced details, such as a dual-weave mesh radiator grille and iconic two-line headlamps. The interior has also been improved in both models to create an enhanced experience for drivers and passengers. “GV70 is our most popular… Continue reading GENESIS UNVEILS NEWLY REDESIGNED GV70 AND ELECTRIFIED GV70 SUVS

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change

PLANO, Texas (Nov. 20, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces an executive change to its quality systems and policy operations. Kent Rice, group vice president, Quality, will retire on January 2, 2025 after more than 33 years of service with Toyota. In his role, Rice is responsible for the development, deployment and management… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Change

BIG BANG UNICO NOVAK DJOKOVIC

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired by Djokovic’s incredible record-breaking achievements, Hublot designed a watch that captures Hublot Ambassador Novak Djokovic’s agility on the court and highlights Hublot’s approach to sustainable innovation. Together, they present an extraordinary watch inspired by the strength and determination that led Djokovic to become the greatest tennis player of… Continue reading BIG BANG UNICO NOVAK DJOKOVIC

The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper

Unlike other robots, Proxie’s battery can be swapped out to avoid downtime charging. Cobot declined to say how much Proxie costs to buy or lease, but mobile robots often cost tens of thousands of dollars a piece. The robots work alongside humans, taking turns moving carts and navigating busy spaces without running into anyone. Porter… Continue reading The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper