All articles and backgrounds 01/15/2018 BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018 BMW Group sold 2.46 million cars last year BMW BMW X2: In the US, the X-series is very popular. With her, BMW wants to make the U-turn in the current year BMW Show stock market chart expects further growth for 2018. The sales… Continue reading BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent
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Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars
01/15/2018 Electric offensive as in VW – also pick-up F-150 as a hybrid Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars ford Rethink: Also PS monster like the F-150 Ford wants to offer in the future as a hybrid vehicle The second largest US automaker Ford ill will massively increase its involvement in electric… Continue reading Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars
Ford Goes ‘All In’ on Electric Cars
Ford Motor Co. will more than double spending on electrified vehicles, amplifying its investment in a segment that the auto industry sees growing from what’s now just a fraction of the market. The carmaker will shell out $11 billion bringing 40 electrified vehicles to market by 2022, Jim Farley, president of global markets, said during… Continue reading Ford Goes ‘All In’ on Electric Cars
UPDATE 3-Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electrified vehicles by 2022
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show. The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously announced target… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electrified vehicles by 2022
Ford Doubling Electric Vehicle Spending to $11 Billion by 2022
Ford Motor Co. will more than double spending on electrified vehicles, amplifying its investment in a segment that still comprises a fraction of the auto market. The carmaker will shell out $11 billion by 2022, Jim Farley, president of global markets, said during a presentation at the Detroit auto show. That’s up from the $4.5… Continue reading Ford Doubling Electric Vehicle Spending to $11 Billion by 2022
Why We Need Electric Vehicle Concepts, + The RAESR & Its Wild Tachyon Speed
January 14th, 2018 by Nicolas Zart No doubt about it, proof-of-concept cars are cool, but rarely practical. Despite their unobtainium status, they are nonetheless very much needed. Here’s why. The RAESR Wild Tachyon Speed Proof Of Concept Mainstream car manufacturers would be happy if nothing changed. They modestly change the four-wheel people haulers every year… Continue reading Why We Need Electric Vehicle Concepts, + The RAESR & Its Wild Tachyon Speed
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 8, 2018 – January 14, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 2018 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Here’s What to Expect (Car &… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017
Detroit Motor Show: Tesla, Porsche & Co. Stay Home
General Motors at Detroit 2018 + The American automaker is loyal to the traditional car show. (Photo: Bloomberg) Even a few years ago, the car industry had an unwritten law: In January, the top management in the large car companies prescribed a holiday ban. The start of the year Detroit Motor Show heralded the new… Continue reading Detroit Motor Show: Tesla, Porsche & Co. Stay Home
Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear
The Detroit auto show, where today’s reality will be on display. Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters Automotive industry Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear The North American International Auto show has been overshadowed by CES – but it’s decided to stick to what it does best: cars… Continue reading Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear