German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: “This is the new reality” – Ex-VW boss Diess considers cooperation between German car manufacturers in China to be the right step007655

Herbert Diess Tesla, BYD and VW are leaders in the electrical world – “then nothing will come for a long time”. (Photo: IMAGO/regios24) Herbert Diess has not officially belonged to the top management caste of the German auto industry for about a year. Nevertheless, the former Volkswagen CEO and former BMW board member looked at… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: “This is the new reality” – Ex-VW boss Diess considers cooperation between German car manufacturers in China to be the right step007655

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: “This is the new reality” – Ex-VW boss Diess considers cooperation between German car manufacturers in China to be the right step007655

Herbert Diess Tesla, BYD and VW are leaders in the electrical world – “then nothing will come for a long time”. (Photo: IMAGO/regios24) Herbert Diess has not officially belonged to the top management caste of the German auto industry for about a year. Nevertheless, the former Volkswagen CEO and former BMW board member looked at… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: “This is the new reality” – Ex-VW boss Diess considers cooperation between German car manufacturers in China to be the right step007655

Tesla rival Polestar plans own smartphone launch alongside its first electric SUV in China

A Polestar 4 electric SUV is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 18, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images MUNICH — Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar plans to launch a smartphone in December alongside deliveries… Continue reading Tesla rival Polestar plans own smartphone launch alongside its first electric SUV in China

Cummins, Daimler and Paccar partner on $3 billion battery plant for electric trucks

Daimler Truck, Cummins and Paccar are forming a joint venture to build a battery plant in the U.S. to help accelerate production of electric trucks. The factory is expected to cost between $2 billion and $3 billion to supply 21 gigawatt hours of power, the companies said Wednesday in a statement. China’s EVE Energy will… Continue reading Cummins, Daimler and Paccar partner on $3 billion battery plant for electric trucks

German FAZ: Premiere for the Smart #3006889

In an interview with this newspaper, Dirk Adelmann, Smart’s European boss, drew a very positive conclusion after the brand’s restart in January. The new #1 has been very well received in Germany and has already been sold more than 3000 times including August. The business model with direct sales via selected Mercedes-Benz dealers works very… Continue reading German FAZ: Premiere for the Smart #3006889

Great Wall Motor Weighs Selling Stake in $6 Billion Battery Unit Svolt, Sources Say

(Bloomberg) — Great Wall Motor Co. is exploring options including selling its stake in Svolt Energy Technology Co. as the battery firm’s initial public offering in Shanghai may be delayed, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from Bloomberg The Chinese automaker has held initial talks with prospective buyers of the stake, including… Continue reading Great Wall Motor Weighs Selling Stake in $6 Billion Battery Unit Svolt, Sources Say

Los Angeles Auto Show® Confirms Strongest Brand Engagement since 2019

Major automotive manufacturers recognize influence of California market, making 2023 LA Auto Show® the leading automotive event on this year’s calendar LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles Auto Show® is thrilled to confirm that 2023 will be its strongest event since the automotive industry’s resurgence from the COVID pandemic. With more manufacturers… Continue reading Los Angeles Auto Show® Confirms Strongest Brand Engagement since 2019

Polestar is working on its own smartphone to seamlessly sync with its luxury EVs

/ The EV maker is working with China’s Xingji Meizu, a smartphone company owned by Polestar’s parent company, Geely. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image:… Continue reading Polestar is working on its own smartphone to seamlessly sync with its luxury EVs

Volvo Cars opens new tech hub and global innovation centre in Singapore

Volvo Cars is opening a new Tech Hub in Singapore, a vibrant global hotspot for advanced technology and manufacturing excellence.The new Tech Hub will be a key centre for data and analytics, software and advanced manufacturing development in line with Volvo’s ambition to be a leader in new technology and a fully electric car maker… Continue reading Volvo Cars opens new tech hub and global innovation centre in Singapore