Production of the Ineos Grenadier, which was scheduled to start this year, has been delayed to July 2022. The company blames “unavoidable delays through 2020”, and claims pushing back the start of production will allow it to “achieve its rigorous testing targets”. Testing of the utilitarian off-roader continues, most recently at the Schöckl mountain near Graz,… Continue reading The Ineos Grenadier has been delayed – Top Gear
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Fisker finalizes deal with Foxconn to make EVs in U.S. starting in 2023
The vehicle type has not been identified by Fisker, but will be based on a new lightweight platform – FP28 – designed by both companies. By Ben Klayman DETROIT: Electric car maker Fisker Inc has finalized its vehicle-assembly deal with Foxconn Technology Co Ltd, including plans to open a U.S. plant in 2023, the companies… Continue reading Fisker finalizes deal with Foxconn to make EVs in U.S. starting in 2023
Waymo to lose its CFO and head of automotive partnerships
Waymo’s chief financial officer Ger Dwyer and its head of automotive partnerships and corporate development Adam Frost — two longtime executives at the autonomous vehicle company — are leaving this month, departures that comes amid some executive shuffling following CEO John Krafcik’s exit earlier this year. Dwyer and Frost’s departure was shared internally this week,… Continue reading Waymo to lose its CFO and head of automotive partnerships
New Ineos Grenadier off-roader delayed until 2022 – Autocar
The launch of the Ineos Grenadier, the rugged new off-roader being developed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s firm, has been delayed until 2022. The 4×4 was due to be launched towards the end of this year, but Ineos Automotive has now pushed back the start of production until July 2022, citing “unavoidable delays” last year. A… Continue reading New Ineos Grenadier off-roader delayed until 2022 – Autocar
Pratap Bose joins Mahindra &Mahindra, likely to head New Global Design Centre
Bose is known to have driven the new design language in Tata Motors’, refreshed passenger car portfolio, which includes models like the Nexon compact sport utility vehicle, Altroz premium hatchback and Harrier SUV. Tata cars have become more aspirational for the young buyers, experts say. Automobile designer Pratap Bose is set to join the Mahindra… Continue reading Pratap Bose joins Mahindra &Mahindra, likely to head New Global Design Centre
Valmet Automotive signs 3rd customer deal for Uusikaupunki battery plant, production line installations started
Valmet Automotive has signed a third customer deal for manufacturing battery systems at the Uusikaupunki battery plant. The customer is a major automotive OEM. Installations of the production lines have started at the plant, and the recruitment campaign is progressing well. Production at the battery plant will start in the second half of 2021. The… Continue reading Valmet Automotive signs 3rd customer deal for Uusikaupunki battery plant, production line installations started
Mahindra & Mahindra to set up advanced design centre in the UK
The Mahindra Group has announced the setting up of Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E) in the West Midlands, UK. An official statement issued today says, “The new Centre of Excellence (CoE), will be a part of the Mahindra Global Design Network that includes the Mahindra Design Studio in Mumbai, India, and Pininfarina Design in Turin,… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra to set up advanced design centre in the UK
Magna Announces First Quarter 2021 Results
Sales of $10.2 billion increased 18% Global light vehicle production was up 18% driven by an 87% increase in China Income from operations before income taxes increased 109% Adjusted EBIT was up 91% Diluted earnings per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 136% and 116%, respectively Increased 2021 outlook to reflect modestly higher… Continue reading Magna Announces First Quarter 2021 Results
@BMW: BMW Group expands e-drive production network: Start of battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg001092
BMW Group now producing high-voltage batteries andbattery components at three locations in Germany alone:Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg Less than a year from decision to start of production inLeipzig and Regensburg Production of battery components for BMW Group’s fifth generation of fully-electric vehicles Munich/Leipzig/Regensburg. The BMW Group is launching production of battery components at its… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group expands e-drive production network: Start of battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg001092
Valmet Automotive’s Sustainability Report 2020 published: significant progress on Sustainability goals
Valmet Automotive has today published the Group’s Sustainability Report for 2020. Despite a challenging year, Valmet Automotive made significant progress towards its sustainability goals in 2020. The report presents the company’s key sustainability themes, strategic priorities and 2020 highlights. Valmet Automotive publishes the Sustainability Report annually. The importance of sustainable development is constantly growing in… Continue reading Valmet Automotive’s Sustainability Report 2020 published: significant progress on Sustainability goals