German FAZ: The factory as a trap004441

The images circulating on China’s internet are reminiscent of the days after Russia invaded Ukraine. But the tens of thousands who are believed to be pulling suitcases on the expressways and lugging bags across fields in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou are not fleeing war. They are workers at Apple’s iPhone’s largest manufacturing facility,… Continue reading German FAZ: The factory as a trap004441

German FAZ: China-Alarm004440

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New 2022 BMW X1: specs, pricing and engines

Updates are coming thick and fast across the BMW line-up. This year alone we’ve seen facelifts for the X7, 8 Series and 3 Series, the launch of an all-new 7 Series, plus a slew of new hot M cars to celebrate BMW M’s 50th anniversary, including M-division’s first bespoke car, the new XM SUV.  However,… Continue reading New 2022 BMW X1: specs, pricing and engines

New BeyonCa Optus 1 is luxury electric GT for 2024

Newly formed Chinese electric car company BeyonCa has unveiled its first model – a luxury GT called the Optus 1. Set to enter production in 2024, the new saloon has been conceived to rival upmarket electric offerings like the Porsche Taycan at a price BeyonCa CEO Su Weiming suggests will start at around RMB1 million (£118,000) in China.… Continue reading New BeyonCa Optus 1 is luxury electric GT for 2024

Mobileye cruises into the public market and inside the Argo AI collapse

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe… Continue reading Mobileye cruises into the public market and inside the Argo AI collapse

Skoda sells more cars in India than in China in first nine months of 2022

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto today announced its results for the first nine months of calendar year 2022. In what remains a challenging global market environment, the company says it saw a stable return on sales of 5.6% and an operating profit of 856 million euros (-4.9% YoY) in the first three quarters of 2022. This,… Continue reading Skoda sells more cars in India than in China in first nine months of 2022

Kenny Pfitzer Designs Heads to SEMA with Instant Classics – Two Widebody VW Buses Featuring Bespoke Style and Custom Machined Composite Body Panels Set to Steal the Show

–Southern California Clothing Brands FB COUNTY and The Original Cascade Commissioned Builds and Provided Inspiration for Both Overall Designs– LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kenny Pfitzer Designs, one of the industry’s most iconic automotive designers and custom builders, heads into the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with two builds that are set… Continue reading Kenny Pfitzer Designs Heads to SEMA with Instant Classics – Two Widebody VW Buses Featuring Bespoke Style and Custom Machined Composite Body Panels Set to Steal the Show

Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec

Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda has entered into a technical collaboration with Korea’s Daesung Eltec – a leading player of automotive electronics specialising in in-vehicle infotainment systems, ADAS, audio, AMP, monitor among others.  The Indian Tier 1 major aims to bring next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions to its customers in… Continue reading Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec

Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec

Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda has entered into a technical collaboration with Korea’s Daesung Eltec – a leading player of automotive electronics specialising in in-vehicle infotainment systems, ADAS, audio, AMP, monitor among others.  The Indian Tier 1 major aims to bring next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions to its customers in… Continue reading Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec

Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec

Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda has entered into a technical collaboration with Korea’s Daesung Eltec – a leading player of automotive electronics specialising in in-vehicle infotainment systems, ADAS, audio, AMP, monitor among others.  The Indian Tier 1 major aims to bring next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions to its customers in… Continue reading Spark Minda looks to enter ADAS market, inks TLA with Korea’s Daesung Eltec