Ford latest automaker to shut North American plants on U.S. winter weather

By Sharay Angulo 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble a Ford truck at the new Louisville Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Freezing weather that interrupted gas supplies in the southern United States and Mexico was wreaking havoc on Thursday with car manufacturing plants… Continue reading Ford latest automaker to shut North American plants on U.S. winter weather

Volkswagen mulls listing of Porsche AG unit: source

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen is considering a listing of its luxury car division Porsche AG to rake in cash needed for the group’s shift towards software and electric vehicles, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Porsche is seen outside a Porsche… Continue reading Volkswagen mulls listing of Porsche AG unit: source

Daimler sees 2021 pandemic recovery boosting sales, profits

By Nick Carey 3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) – Daimler AG expects significant improvements in sales and operating profit in 2021 and will make up for lost production caused by a semiconductor chip shortage by the end of the year, the German carmaker said on Thursday. The outlook sent shares in the maker of Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading Daimler sees 2021 pandemic recovery boosting sales, profits

@VW Group: ŠKODA KUSHAQ: Design sketches offer a preview of the new SUV for the Indian market002446

The first design sketch shows the powerful front of the new ŠKODA KUSHAQ, whose name is derived from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. The word ‘Kushak’ means king or emperor. The sharply cut, two-part front headlights, which extend to the wide ŠKODA grille, create a prominent appearance. The impressive front bumper with underride protection… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA KUSHAQ: Design sketches offer a preview of the new SUV for the Indian market002446

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Volkswagen says will suspend some production in Mexico due to gas shortage

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is unveiled during a launch event at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. January 14, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Volkswagen will suspend some production in Mexico on Thursday and Friday due to a limited natural gas… Continue reading Volkswagen says will suspend some production in Mexico due to gas shortage

Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business

– Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo – Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as Representative Commercial Director of Japan – Data collection services have now been brought in-house to deliver a heightened level of quality and accuracy for Japanese drivers – The new Parkopedia Japan business website… Continue reading Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business

@Ford: Ford Europe Goes All-In On EVs On Road To Sustainable Profitability; Cologne Site Begins $1 Billion Transformation

Ford says by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid; moving to all-electric by 2030 Ford’s commercial vehicle range in Europe also will be 100% zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, by 2024; two-thirds of commercial vehicle sales expected to be all-electric or plug-in hybrid… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Europe Goes All-In On EVs On Road To Sustainable Profitability; Cologne Site Begins $1 Billion Transformation

Ford sells stake in Velodyne, a maker of autonomous-car sensors

Ford Motor Co. has sold off its stake in Velodyne Lidar Inc., a leading maker of sensors being used in the development of self-driving cars. Ford, which invested $75 million in Velodyne in 2016, no longer held any shares as of the end of last year, according to a regulatory filing. The automaker held almost… Continue reading Ford sells stake in Velodyne, a maker of autonomous-car sensors

@VW Group: Profile: Jascha Straub, tailoring every Bugatti002440

It takes the eye of an accomplished designer to visualize the end result of a customer’s journey. With every new order for a Bugatti, a near-infinite number of personalization options can be selected – and two Bugatti models are rarely ever the same. So, the advice of an experienced hand is invaluable to guide the… Continue reading @VW Group: Profile: Jascha Straub, tailoring every Bugatti002440

German FAZ: Toyota shakes off the semiconductor shortage000925

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