World NM: Production ‘on pause’ at Dutch car maker due to chip shortage: De Limburger001478

The Nedcar factory in Born  Photo: Ausmericano via Wikimedia Commons Car production is reportedly on pause at VDL Nedcar due to a shortage of chips. The vehicle manufacturer, which makes cars for BMW and a MINI model and intends to start making electric cars next year, has been affected by a global shortage of components,… Continue reading World NM: Production ‘on pause’ at Dutch car maker due to chip shortage: De Limburger001478

Superior Interior Trim Enhancement in Automotive Aesthetic Influencing Consumer Spending on Passenger Vehicle upgrades

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive trim part sales are set to be valued to around US$ 58 Bn in 2031, according to latest research by Persistence Market Research, a research and consulting firm. The report estimates the market to expand at a steady CAGR of 4% through the course of 2021-2031.… Continue reading Superior Interior Trim Enhancement in Automotive Aesthetic Influencing Consumer Spending on Passenger Vehicle upgrades

Valmet Automotive and Fortum cooperate in sustainable recycling of battery materials

Valmet Automotive and Fortum, one of the leading players in the European energy sector, have entered into cooperation to ensure safe and sustainable recycling of all non-conforming battery materials from Valmet Automotive’s battery plants in Salo and Uusikaupunki. Sustainability is a top priority for Valmet Automotive, with a goal to minimize the environmental impact of… Continue reading Valmet Automotive and Fortum cooperate in sustainable recycling of battery materials

@niche: Lightyear appoints former Google executive Wouter Vink as VP Marketing to achieve further international growthWouter Vink joins Lightyear to expand ou…001159

Helmond, the Netherlands, August 19, 2021 – Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world’s first long-range solar car, has announced the appointment of Wouter Vink as its new VP Marketing to achieve further international growth and take the next commercial steps towards the mass market. He will oversee the development and implementation of its marketing… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear appoints former Google executive Wouter Vink as VP Marketing to achieve further international growthWouter Vink joins Lightyear to expand ou…001159

Automobili Pininfarina Creates Monterey Magic With Packed Programme of Events

Automobili Pininfarina’s US programme of events additionally saw the exclusive Battista Anniversario make its US premiere, and the launch of a new partnership between the maker of the world’s first pure-electric luxury hyper GT and BOVET 1822. Per Svantesson, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, said: “The first production-specification Battista hit the ground running on its arrival… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina Creates Monterey Magic With Packed Programme of Events

Global Automotive Aerodynamics Market to Reach $29.4 Billion by 2026

FACTS AT A GLANCE Edition: 5; Released: April 2021 Executive Pool: 563 Companies: 17 – Players covered include Valeo SA; Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.; Rehau Group; Inoac Corporation; HBPO GmbH; Piedmont Plastics; Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Sonceboz SA; AirFlow Deflector; Ap Plasman; Batz S. Coop.; Spoiler Factory; SRG Global; P.U. Tech Industry Sdn.Bhd; Hilton Docker Mouldings LTD; Magna… Continue reading Global Automotive Aerodynamics Market to Reach $29.4 Billion by 2026

Magna Mezzo™ Panel Modernizing the Face of Electric Vehicles

Large front panel integrates ADAS sensors and lighting Features hidden-until-lit functionality Enables design distinction for front ends                         AURORA, Ontario, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna is reimagining the face and functionality of electric vehicle front ends with its new Mezzo Panel technology. The… Continue reading Magna Mezzo™ Panel Modernizing the Face of Electric Vehicles

China’s Geely Automobile first-half profit up 4%

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Geely Automobile Holdings logo is pictured at the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday its first-half net profit grew 4%, as sales in the world’s biggest auto market recover… Continue reading China’s Geely Automobile first-half profit up 4%

Mercedes primes luxury EQG electric G-Class 4×4

Mercedes-Benz will preview the long-mooted electrification of its G-Class SUV with a concept at the Munich motor show that will spearhead the roll-out of a 4×4 sub-brand. It has been nearly two years since CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the Magna-built Land Rover Defender rival – launched in 1979 as the G-Wagen – would gain… Continue reading Mercedes primes luxury EQG electric G-Class 4×4

Adient (ADNT) Down 2.5% Since Q3 Loss, Slashes FY21 View

Adient PLC’s ADNT shares have depreciated 2.5% since the company announced third-quarter fiscal 2021 results on Aug 5, before the opening bell. Investors were left disappointed as Adient slipped to a loss in the June-end quarter, snapping its profit streak since fiscal fourth-quarter 2020. Supply-chain disruptions amid shortage of semiconductors and rising commodity prices hurt… Continue reading Adient (ADNT) Down 2.5% Since Q3 Loss, Slashes FY21 View