Steve Burns | Dec 19, 2019 Welcome to the first post of the Lordstown Motors CEO blog. I thought this might be a great way to keep you up to date on our firm, our mission, and our vehicle(s). We are very excited about the work we are doing and appreciate your interest and your… Continue reading Blog Welcome to Lordstown Motors
Tag: VW
Self-drive rental platform Zoomcar raises $30m from Sony fund, others
The Sony Innovation Fund was set up by Japanese technology giant Sony in June 2019 in partnership with Daiwa Capital Holdings to invest in growth-stage technology companies. Zoomcar plans to deploy the capital for growth, to improve its technology and data science infrastructure, besides upgrading its IoT capability that is currently being used for its… Continue reading Self-drive rental platform Zoomcar raises $30m from Sony fund, others
Vegan cars are the next big fad in the automotive industry
Could a vegan steak bake change the car industry? It might sound tenuous, but the phenomenal success of the unlikely offering from Greggs, along with myriad other vegan products from national chains that have been rolled out for ‘veganuary’ this month, demonstrate that catering to the growing demand for animal-free products is big business. The growing… Continue reading Vegan cars are the next big fad in the automotive industry
Audi Q5 TFSIe PHEV On Sale In The U.S. From $52,900
TFSI® engine paired with powerful electric motor that can balance lively driving experience and efficiency EPA estimated 20-mile electric-only mode driving range can allow for many daily commutes to be completed with almost zero tailpipe emissions Upcoming Audi plug-in hybrid models will carry the “TFSI e” badging HERNDON, Va., January 16, 2020 – Audi of… Continue reading Audi Q5 TFSIe PHEV On Sale In The U.S. From $52,900
Verizon and Audi partner to bring connectivity to the road
Verizon Business Group and Audi of America, Inc., have partnered to deliver advanced connectivity and embedded in-vehicle Wi-Fi beginning with the next evolution of Audi’s connected vehicle service launching on the 2020 Audi A4 and A5 model lines* in the U.S. The Audi connect CARE, PRIME and PLUS packages on these models feature a Verizon… Continue reading Verizon and Audi partner to bring connectivity to the road
BMW has record year in Hungary
The BMW Group closed 2019 with record sales in Hungary, up 18% from the previous year, selling a total of 3,714 BMWs, and 59% more Mini models, said András Salgó, corporate communications director, at a press conference, writes origo.hu.It is ranked third in the all-electric cars marketed in Hungary, after the Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen e-Golf.In 2019, a total of 1,706 fully electric cars were sold on the Hungarian market.
@VW Group: SEAT joins the Madrid in Motion urban mobility hub
SEAT has joined Madrid in Motion, a multi-sector, public-private open innovation hub where businesses, public administrations and startups from all over the world come together to address the challenges of urban mobility by offering innovative solutions that guarantee a positive impact on the future of cities and the lives of their inhabitants. With the support… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT joins the Madrid in Motion urban mobility hub
17 Jan 2020 GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. collaborate to accel…
eDrive systems leader GKN Automotive and power electronics specialist Delta Electronics Inc. begin strategic collaboration Milestone relationship will accelerate delivery of scalable, next-generation 3-in-1 eDrive systems New integrated eDrive systems currently in development will enter production within three years to continue addressing a sizeable and rapidly expanding market GKN Automotive, the world’s leading supplier of… Continue reading 17 Jan 2020 GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. collaborate to accel…
CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
This year will mark a revolution in new-car selling: for the first time, carmakers will place the CO2 output of every model in their ranges at the top of their priority list, outweighing design, performance and other traditional sales points. The EU’s 95g/km fleet average CO2 regulation – under discussion in Brussels for a decade – means… Continue reading CO2 output to be top priority for carmakers in 2020
Possible new Renault boss Luca de Meo: This man could inherit Carlos Ghosn
REUTERS Luca de Meo at a car presentation French car maker Renault has had a pretty disastrous 2019. Sales fell 3.4 percent worldwide. And also the scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn ex-boss of the company who has since fled to Lebanon, is likely to keep the company busy in the current year. In order to get… Continue reading Possible new Renault boss Luca de Meo: This man could inherit Carlos Ghosn