An entertaining and thoughtful book by Bryan Appleyard looks at how cars have shaped our world and where they might be headed next. The car is scheduled to die in 2030. This is the opening sentence of Bryan Appleyard’s book The Car, and it is certainly an attention grabber. Appleyard is referring to the internal… Continue reading HERE360 Reads — The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine that Made the Modern World
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Globalization’s cheerleaders grasp for new buzzwords at Davos
A global index of world trade volumes from the CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis declined by 0.2% in March but is off by only 1% from its record high in December. World leaders, financiers and chief executives said they were leaving this week’s World Economic Forum with an urgent sense of the need… Continue reading Globalization’s cheerleaders grasp for new buzzwords at Davos
United States Autonomous Vehicles Market Report 2022-2030: Market is Consolidated by Key Players, Such as Apple, Google, and Mercedes-Benz
DUBLIN, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “United States Autonomous Vehicles Market, Size, Forecast 2021-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. United States Autonomous Vehicles Market will reach US$ 186.40 Billion by 2030, from $4 Billion in 2021 As the global leader in technology, American… Continue reading United States Autonomous Vehicles Market Report 2022-2030: Market is Consolidated by Key Players, Such as Apple, Google, and Mercedes-Benz
VW consortium: EU gives green light for Europcar takeover
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German Manager Magazin: The Microlino continues to struggle with starting difficulties 001810
The first appearance was spot on: Micro Mobility Systems AG shoved into the limelight with a small electric vehicle at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The Swiss company’s concept stood out at the trade fair, which at the time was primarily a meeting place for fans of petrol and diesel horsepower. A 2.50 meter short,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: The Microlino continues to struggle with starting difficulties 001810
German Manager Magazin: EY study: Brilliant balance sheets hide the difficult situation of car manufacturers001810
According to the consulting company EY, the situation in the automotive industry is less rosy than the key figures from manufacturers suggest. This is how new cars are sold in China because of the corona lockdowns there negative pressure. This was reported by EY (Ernst & Young) in a study on the business figures of… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: EY study: Brilliant balance sheets hide the difficult situation of car manufacturers001810
Limited Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models open for order
The special edition Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Estrema models have opened for order, with the first deliveries expected in the coming months. The Guilia Estrema, driven by a 276bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, is priced from £50,579, while the cheapest Stelvio Estrema, powered by a 207bhp 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, opens at £57,999. The… Continue reading Limited Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models open for order
@niche: News Lordstown Motors Stockholders Elect Two New Independent Directors001905
Appoints Daniel Ninivaggi as Chairman of the Board LORDSTOWN, Ohio, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lordstown Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: RIDE), (“Lordstown Motors”), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, announced today that at its annual meeting of stockholders, Joseph B. Anderson, Jr., Laura J. Soave and… Continue reading @niche: News Lordstown Motors Stockholders Elect Two New Independent Directors001905
The Supply Chain Crisis Could be Ending Soon, according to Herbert Diess – MotorIllustrated
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the automotive industry, like many other sectors of the global economy, has had to deal with supply disruptions that have delayed and disrupted the production of new vehicles. Fortunately, according to Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess, in an interview during the Davos Economic Forum, he sees a “clear improvement”… Continue reading The Supply Chain Crisis Could be Ending Soon, according to Herbert Diess – MotorIllustrated
Mercedes plans to cut some entry-level models – Irish Examiner
After years in a grudge match against rival BMW to become the world’s biggest luxury automaker, Mercedes-Benz is calling it quits. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer will cut some entry-level vehicles from its product line and shave 25% off of its share of entry-level cars in the segment by 2026, chief executive Ola Källenius said in a… Continue reading Mercedes plans to cut some entry-level models – Irish Examiner