Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma

Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024.  Two of these new all-electric models will be built at the firm’s Cologne factory, which is currently undergoing a $2bn transformation from being the… Continue reading Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma

@GM: GM Honors Top Global Suppliers with 30th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards

GM Honors Top Global Suppliers with 30th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards 2022-03-17 DETROIT – General Motors celebrated its top global suppliers this week at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. Recipients of the Supplier of the Year recognition included 134 suppliers representing 16 countries. Additionally, 31… Continue reading @GM: GM Honors Top Global Suppliers with 30th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards

German Handelsblatt: Works council elections: VW works council chairwoman: Daniela Cavallo defends the top position004007

Eigentlich wollte Daniela Cavallo persönlich zur Pressekonferenz kommen und dort das Ergebnis der Betriebsratswahl bei Volkswagen in Wolfsburg verkünden. Doch seit Freitagmorgen war klar, dass es maximal ein digitales Pressegespräch geben würde. Auch die Betriebsratsvorsitzende hat es jetzt erwischt: Am Morgen war sie positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet worden.Vor der Computerkamera war bei ihr kaum… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Works council elections: VW works council chairwoman: Daniela Cavallo defends the top position004007

Vehicle registrations in the European Union continue to be weighed down by supply chain disruptions

18 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News According to ACEA data, passenger car sales contracted 6.7% in February, to 719,465 units. The recovery in the European automotive sector remains unconsolidated. The latest data published by the ACEA reflects this clear negative trend. And it is that the vehicle registrations in the European… Continue reading Vehicle registrations in the European Union continue to be weighed down by supply chain disruptions

Audi and Qualcomm are testing V2X for bikes

The companies Audi and Qualcomm are testing their networked protection for bicycles in traffic. Serious bicycle accidents occur again and again all over the world and due to the vulnerable situation of cyclists, it often ends fatally for them. Has this problem Audi in cooperation with Qualcomm and Commsignia and they are working on a… Continue reading Audi and Qualcomm are testing V2X for bikes

Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025

The Porsche 718, a mid-engine roadster that injects the automaker’s motorsports history into a modern-day package, is going all-electric by 2025. The 718 EV, which was announced during Porsche’s annual meeting, is one piece of the company’s ambitious and recently expanded plans to electrify its fleet. The company said Friday that it now wants 80%… Continue reading Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025

Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations

Porsche said it will start building out its own proprietary global network of charging stations next year, a departure from its initial strategy to rely on partnerships with other companies. The plan, which was revealed during the company’s annual meeting, comes as Porsche prepares to expand its EV portfolio beyond the Taycan to at least… Continue reading Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations